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Welcome Parents! Learn more about Collage Introducing Collage’s Administration Lauren Halstead COO/Head of School What makes Collage special: Our Curricula Kristin Lunsford & Tiffany Clark Directors of Education and Curriculum & Instruction Our Focus on Health & Wellness Emily Vasquez Director of Health & Wellness Q&A Everyone! Admissions Process Sheila Tabassian Director of Admissions Next Steps to Starting School Lauren Halstead

Administration Karen Rieley Lauren Halstead M.A.,APR, CPRC Chief Operations Officer Karen Carmichael Sheila Tabassian Chief Marketing & Head of School Director of Admissions Director of Operations Admissions Officer Kristin Lunsford Tiffany Clark Emily Vasquez Ed.D.-Education M.A.-Curriculum & Instruction M.S.-Education Director of Education Director of Curriculum & Instruction Director of Health & Wellness

What Makes Us Special Lauren Halstead, Head of School Integrative curriculum that encourages creative thinking and is tailored to each student. • Personalization at every level. Children have the freedom to move ahead in areas they • have mastered, allowing for extra work and enrichment activities in subjects that need more time and attention. Accommodation for students of all levels on learning spectrum. Our staff strives to • uncover the unique learning profile of each student and match that knowledge with instruction. We introduce new concepts or skills only when children are ready. Our students learn about English, math, social studies and science through exploration and discovery. Focus on experiences, discussion and other activities to help students learn concepts • rather than filling students with pre-digested information Gifted Program led by Gifted Endorsed/Certified faculty for parents who seek an • advanced curriculum for their children. Students who are selected for the program become well prepared for Gifted/IB programs at the secondary level. We teach students how to think, not what to think. By allowing students to discover for themselves, we engage them in becoming independent thinkers.

Our Curricula Kristin Lunsford, Director of Education | Tiffany Clark, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Low Student-to-Faculty Ratios Focused on Creative Thinking Based on Best Academic Practices Nature-based Learning Experiences Individualized Curricula Emphasis on the whole, well-rounded child Well-balanced – Academics, Arts and Gifted Program Practical Experiences Health & Wellness Culture

Our Focus on Health & Wellness Emily Vasquez, Director of Health & Wellness Collage is dedicated to promoting the health of our students. We are renovating the buildings and outdoor spaces yo support our educational philosophy and provide students with hands-on experiences with nature. The School’s campus will be a beautiful outdoor learning environment with a myriad of natural features such as trails and pathways, gardens, play centers, koi ponds, and an inner courtyard that provides a common area and learning spaces for the Collage family to gather and socialize.

Nature-Based Learning Experiences

8-Acre Campus as a Living Classroom

School-Year Countdown Lauren Halstead, COO/Director of Human Resources Classroom Open House (Infants-VPK) Aug. 8, 2017 9-12 p.m. Classroom Open House (Trans K-4 th Grade) Aug. 9, 2017 12-4 p.m.

Questions & Answers

The Admissions Process Sheila Tabassian, Director of Admissions Applicants are considered on a rolling admission, when space is available. Collage Day School will assess your child based on individual strengths and challenges. The Enrollment Process includes the following steps: Step 1 Complete and submit the Application Form below. Step 2 Once we receive your completed Application Form, our Admissions Committee will determine if your child will be accepted or invited for a classroom visit. Step 3 If a classroom visit and observation are needed, the Admissions Committee will use all of the information we have collected about your child, including classroom space and dynamics, classroom visit observations and previous assessment data, if applicable, to determine the appropriateness of our program for your child. Step 4 The director of admissions will then confer with parents as to the admissions decision. If the Admissions Committee has determined that your child will benefit from our program, the director or admissions will give you an Enrollment Packet to complete and submit back to the school before your child starts attending Collage Day School. Please complete the Admissions Form on our website to start the Enrollment Process.

Thank you for attending! Check out our website: www.CollageDaySchool.org First Day of School Aug. 10, 2017!