/ Kindergarten Spanish Language Program
Madeira Elementary School
2013-2014 /

Hola Parents,

Madeira Elementary PTO is pleased to hosttheBefore-school Spanish Language Programagain for Kindergartners at MES for the 2013-2014 school year. This program will be progressive in nature and will allow participants to engage in a year-long in-depth approach to learning Spanish.

Program

Spanish classes will be taught by caring and enthusiastic teachers from the Cincinnati Spanish Academy (CSA). The Academy’s mission is to provide an enriching Spanish lesson complete with songs, stories, listening exercises and interactive activities. This developmental, yet creative approach to Spanish encourages involvement from all who participate. Visit more information about their program and staff.

Admission:

Classes will be offered twice a week on Mondays and Thursdaysbefore school from 8:10 a.m. to 8:45a.m. for 18 weeks (9 weeks in the Fall and 9 in the Spring). Drop-off begins at 8:00am. For fluency and language progress, it is important that a student attend classes twice a week.Parents are responsible for provide morning transportation to class and must abide by the school’s security procedures when dropping of their children.

There will be a maximum of 14 students per class. Classes will run only if CSA is able to fill the minimum number of seven students per class. Classes begin October 14, 2013and will finish in March 2014. Program observes school breaks and holidays. (Snow days/cancellations will be made up at the end of the sessions.)

Tuition:

Total cost for 3635-minute lessonsis $250. This fee will cover the cost of instruction and materials. Based on parent feedback, a payment plan is available to make the costs more manageable and allow more families the opportunity to participate. If you have another child already in the MES Spanish program in grades 1-4, the cost for a younger sibling in Kindergarten is $240.A payment plan is available to make the costs more manageable and allow more families the opportunity to participate.

Registration:

To register, please visit to complete the online registration and payment (online payment is available by check or credit card). Payments can be made monthly for up to 3 months. Registrations must completed by September 27th. Space is limited and participants will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to pay by mailing a physical check, payment must be made in full. Please contact CSA for more details.

If you have any questions, please call PTO Foreign Language Liaisons, Katie DeAlarcon at r Beth Hertzman CSA at , or 513-602-6100.

Cincinnati Spanish Academy

/ Policies and Procedures
Kindergarten Spanish Language Program
Madeira Elementary 2013-2014 /
  1. This program is hosted by the Madeira ElementarySchool PTO, not the Madeira School District.
  1. Registration after September 27th may not be guarantee enrollment due to space constraints.
  1. Tuition cost for 18 weeks for two days per week is $250 ($240 with a sibling already enrolled in grades 1-4). Parents may choose to pay for the program in up to 3 monthly installments. To enroll, the online registration must be completed by September 27th. $50 is considered a registration fee and is NON-refundable if your child is withdrawn prior to the first class. If you would like to register by mailing a check for the full amount, please contact CSA at . Payment plans are not available when paying by mail.
  1. Enrollment into the language program is for the entire 18 weeks. Refunds will not be made to students who withdraw after the class has begun, and the full amount will be charged. Deposits are non-refundable.
  1. Classes will meet on the dates as designated on the language program calendar. Please note that the calendar observes all Madeira school holidays. (This is emailed with your confirmation of enrollment into the class.) First day of classes will begin on Monday, October 14, 2013.
  1. In the event school is cancelled or school is delayed, language classes will be canceled. A make up day will be re-scheduled at the end of the session and parents will be notified.
  1. Minimum enrollment for the Spanish class is seven students. Families will be notified immediately if there is not enough participation to hold the class, and registrations will be refunded in full.
  1. For the student’s safety, parents must follow the safety procedures for the school. More details will be sent prior to the first class. Note: MES is not responsible for students before class time. Check in will be from 8:00am. Class will begin promptly at 8:10 a.m. Tardy students are disruptive to the class. Please be on time!
  1. Students who do not follow appropriate school behavior guidelines may be dismissed from the language program. Refunds will not be given.
  1. Food allergies or other medical conditions should be noted on the registration form. Please note: CSA staff CANNOT administer medication or epi pens.
  1. If a child requires special educational assistance, it will be the parent’s responsibility to pay for the additional help during the language program.
  1. We encourage parents to attend classes and observe the material their child is learning. We have an open-door policy and always welcome parent involvement and feedback.
  1. Classes are not a good fit for children who are bilingual in Spanish. Please contact CSA to find out about alternative learning opportunities if your child already speaks Spanish.