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PCA's Early Childhood Golden Rules

Do for others what you would like them to do for you. Matthew 7:12

      We Share
      We obey the first time.
      We wait our turn.
      We use inside voices.
      We keep our hands and feet to ourselves.
      We use kind words.
      We walk quietly.
      We all clean up.

We are PEACEFUL, LOVING, AND KIND!

Let all that you do be done in love. Corinthians 16:14 NRSV

Penn Christian Academy Preschool is accredited by Association of Christian Schools International. Though religiously exempt from licensure, we strive to self-regulate to the Pennsylvania state regulations for early education programs.

In partnering with each of you in the education of your child, we want to make sure that you fully understand our approach to correction. The following is taken from the PCA Handbook.

Discipline in the Preschool/Kindergarten

When a guideline or directive is not followed, it is restated one-on-one with the child to assess the level of understanding. If after careful explanation the child continues with inappropriate behavior, the parent or guardian will be contacted and informed of the situation through a Parent Communication (referred to as a P.C.), which is to be signed and returned the next school day. If the behavior continues, a conference between the parent and the classroom teacher will be required. In fostering a "Peaceful, Loving, and Kind" environment, the following procedures are enforced when a child endangers him/herself or others (hitting and pushing) and/or directions are not followed to the point of non-participation with the class and/or a disruption to the class.
First occurrence - A time out is given and a P.C. is sent home. The early childhood administrator will also speak with the child.
Second occurrence - Same as above plus the child is removed from the classroom for a short time.
Third occurrence - Same as above plus a phone conference with the teacher.
Fourth occurrence - A conference with the administrator, involved teachers, and parent(s) to set up future terms.
Additional action may be necessary at any step of this process.

A "time out" is an opportunity for a child to sit down and to think about what they have just done, recall the appropriate response, and purpose to do it. A "time out" requires the child to sit in a chair for three (3) - five (5) minutes, able to see and hear everything that is happening around them, remaining in view of the teacher.

P.C.'s are used to communicate various items to parents. These forms are to be signed and returned the next school day. Parents should keep the yellow copy and return the white copy to school in the child's folder.

Discipline is the guided process whereby we nurture (instruct and train) the children to evidence Christ-like maturity. Typically, only gentle correction is needed.

Communication is essential in our partnership. Please talk directly to your child's teacher first and then myself with any questions. It is a blessing to work with each of you!



Penn Christian Academy

50 W. Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA. 19401
Tel. 610-279-6628
Fax: 610-279-1956