RIMROCK LEARNING CENTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
RIMROCK LEARNING CENTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
DO YOU PROVIDE BUSING FOR MY CHILD?
Yes, busing is provided at no cost to the parents, IF the IEP determines there is a need. The children are picked up and delivered to a location as close to their home as possible. Parents or caregivers must be present when preschoolers are picked up and when they are dropped off at home or childcare.
First Student Transportation
425 Sugar Ave.
406-248-3667
WHAT IS THE COST OF PRESCHOOL?
A combination of federal, state, and local school district monies fund the preschool program. There is no cost to the child or parents for the agreed upon preschool services or for transportation provided.
DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE POTTY TRAINED?
No, a child’s ability to use the bathroom independently is not a requirement for enrollment in the Special Education Preschool. If your child is not potty trained, you will be asked to supply diapers/pull ups and wipes for your child.
HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH MY CHILD?
Our self-contained preschool classrooms are each staffed with one highly qualified Special Education Teacher and a minimum of 2 trained and qualified Special Needs Assistants. RLC also has Speech Therapists, Speech Therapy Assistants, an Occupational Therapist, a Physical Therapist and a Teacher for the Deaf who are in our building supporting students.
The Specialized Learning Academy (SLA) classrooms are each staffed with one highly qualified Special Education Teacher, as well as Special Needs Assistants and Registered Behavior Therapists. Staffing ratios are dependent on enrollment and may fluctuate based on the needs of the classroom.
DO YOU SERVE BREAKFAST OR LUNCH FOR MY CHILD WHILE THEY ARE AT SCHOOL?
No. Food services are not provided for preschool students and your child should have breakfast/lunch before coming to school. Snack supplies are included on the list of school supplies that your child is asked to bring to for his/her classroom and snack time is a regularly scheduled part of each classroom. Some accommodations can be made for special dietary needs, but if your child has special dietary needs, you may be responsible for providing snack for your child.
SLA students can be provided lunch through the school district's food service program on request. Please contact Mrs. Bailey or Miss Black if you have questions regarding lunches for SLA students.
CAN MY CHILD COME TO SCHOOL MORE DAYS?
Children are placed in classrooms based on their IEP and educational needs. A child’s needs and Individualized Educational Plan [IEP] determine the child’s classroom placement and the number of days the child will attend and how many days the child will receive services.
WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL START AND END FOR THE DAY?
The morning sessions begin at 8:50 am and end at 11:55 am. Children may arrive at school no earlier than 8:50 am and must be picked up at 11:55.
The afternoon sessions begin at 12:50 pm and end at 3:50 pm, except for Wednesdays - students are out at 2:50 for staff PLC. Children may arrive at school no earlier than 12:45 pm and must be picked up at 3:50 pm (2:50 on Wednesday).
All Preschool and PreKindergarten classes are 4 day programs (Mon-Thurs).
CAN MY CHILD RECEIVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES AT SCHOOL?
If educational evaluations demonstrate an educational need for a child to have Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy Services at school, the IEP team will recommend and outline these services in their child's IEP.
CAN I OBSERVE WHAT MY CHILD'S DAY LOOKS LIKE WHILE THEY ARE AT SCHOOL?
Classroom Visitations are welcome. We feel parents need to be actively involved in their child's program and visits to the classroom make a more coordinated and successful program. We also believe we have a model preschool program with highly qualified staff.
In an effort to protect the privacy of all of our students we request that you make the classroom teacher aware of desire to observe/visit, within a week. The reasons for the advanced notice include:
Teachers/therapists can inform you of your child's schedule and discuss day and time.
In an effort to minimize distractions only one or two visitors by observe at a time.
A confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to the visit.
Confidential information may be shared only between the teacher and the child's parents.
If you have questions, please arrange a time to visit with the teacher when classes are not in session.
Please check in at the office and make them aware that you are in the building before going to the classroom, even though the teacher is expecting you.
**If you do not have a child currently enrolled in our program, we request all visits take place when class is not in session. Those times are 8:00-8:45am and 4-4:30pm, Monday thru Thursday.