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Rensselaer Central Schools We pride ourselves in our commitment to student learning, outstanding teachers, and
quality programs.  Renselaer offers a diverse education experience that is student-centered allowing all children to succeed.  Feel free to contact us at anytime about your student's success.
iPads in the Classroom Beginning in the fall of 2013, RCSC will provide an iPad for each student to enhance their education.  Primary School students will utilize an iPad Mini that will remain in the school for student use.  Students in grades 3-12 will use a full size iPad for use at school and at home. Classroom teachers are busy planning for implementation in our 1:1 Digital Device Implementation. More information about the implementation will be available soon.
RCSC Extended Care Designed for students enrolled in grades Age 4 Pre-School through Grade 5, these programs provide quality care for students before the school and after school dismisses when families have a need for child care. The program will be in session each elementary school day.
Before School Care:   6:30 am – 7:45 am
After School Care:     3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year
SafeSchools Student safety is of the utmost importance at Rensselaer Schools. To anonomously report bullying, drugs, violence, or any situation that needs addressed call the Safe School Helpline or visit them on the web.  When an issue is reported to the Safe School Helpline, Safe Schools contacts RCSC.  All issues are reported are investigated by RCSC and results reported to the Safe School Helpline.  The helpline will then contact you with the results of your inquiry.

Kindergarten Readiness

 

Program


Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation recognizes the importance of early education and developing the needed skills to be successful in the classroom.  With this in mind we will be launching a new program within our current educational framework.  
 
Starting in the Fall of 2011 we will begin a 2 year Kindergarten Readiness program targeting 4 year olds.  We will identify 30-36 students to fill 2 classrooms.  The program will concentrate on developing skills that are needed to establish a strong learning foundation.  In class, the children will be learning skills to enable them to successfully transition into Kindergarten the next year.  
 
The program will be free to those that qualify.  It will be a full-day program with transportation provided.  Students in this program will have the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch at the school.  Any child that turns 5 years old between August 1st and September 1st could qualify and any student who turns 4 years old before August 1st will qualify.  All students will be given an assessment to determine qualification.

Typical Day


The goal of the Rensselaer Kindergarten Readiness program is to help children develop skills to enable them to successfully transition into Kindergarten.   
 
Some important skills we will work on:
  • Letter/shape/number/color recognition
  • Writing our names/numbers/letters
  • Pre-reading and Pre-writing skills
  • Use of small writing tools
  • Socialization skills
  • Following directions
  • Participation and cooperation
  • Language development
Children will be working with teachers who have a strong background in early childhood education and child development and who can best provide for children what they need to grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. 
 
Our typical day could include:
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Snack
  • Interactive Free Choice Play
  • Circle Time (including Pledge of Allegiance, Calendar Activities, & Weather Activities)
  • Story Time
  • Large and Small Group Activities
  • Rest Time
  • Organized Gross Motor Activities

More Info


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For More Information:
Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation
605 Grove St.
Rensselaer IN  47978
219-866-7822


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