Fairhaven Public School District

Admission Procedure

Admission for a child as a peer role model may occur through a lottery depending on the number of eligible applicants that are received.

Developmental Requirements

Applicants (model students) are expected to demonstrate age-appropriate skills (within 6 months) in the areas of:

• Speech and language
• Cognitive/school readiness skills
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Socialization and behavioral skills

This includes but is not limited to being toilet trained, demonstrating self-control and pro-social behavior.

If, through the application and screening process, it is determined that a child is not developmentally on target in any of these areas, it may make the student ineligible. If the child is unable to comply with directives or participate in the screening, the parents or teachers may choose to re-screen the child in 6 months.

Tuition Information

There is a monthly tuition fee charged for peer partner participants in our preschool program.

Payment Schedule

• June 1, 2026: One month tuition deposit required to secure placement in the program
• September 1, 2026: Monthly tuition installments begin
• Remainder of annual tuition collected in monthly installments throughout the school year

What the FPS Preschool Program Offers

Our comprehensive preschool program helps children develop essential skills for kindergarten readiness:

Social & Emotional Development

• Practice problem-solving skills in social situations
• Share classroom materials with the group
• State personal information: first and last name, age, school name, city, state, country

Creative Arts & Expression

• Use a variety of art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, art chalk, clay
• Observe weather and plant life during each season

Early Literacy & Language

• Exposure to alphabet: letter names and sounds
• Recognize, spell, and write first name
• Hold a pencil, marker, crayon correctly
• Retell familiar stories

Math & Cognitive Skills

• Matching: objects, symbols, shapes, patterns, etc.
• Same and Different concepts
• Sorting by various attributes: color, shape, size

Special Programs

Handwriting Without Tears: Get Set For School
This program is designed to help develop handwriting readiness skills for kindergarten while incorporating playing and singing, motor skills, social/emotional development, cognitive/language skills, and visual perception.

Technology Integration
The preschool program has integrated technology into the curriculum. Some classrooms have their own iPad with apps that align with the curriculum as well as Augmentative Communication Apps. Each classroom is also equipped with Touchview technology boards.

Daily Schedule Options

Required Documents

All children who are accepted must have a physical examination prior to the start of school.

Additional Required Forms

The following requirements must be submitted after notification of acceptance but before beginning the program:

• Registration Packet (received from child's school office)
• A copy of your child's Birth Certificate
• All proof of residency requirements (all 3 items)
• Current Immunization Records
• Signed Tuition Agreement
• Tuition Deposit by June 1, 2026

A consent form providing emergency telephone, contact information, and authorization for emergency treatment is also required.

What to Bring

• Backpack - Big enough to fit a folder that is 9½ x 11½ (please label)
• Water bottle (please label)
• Lunch box for snack time
• Change of clothes - Appropriate for the current season, to be kept in the classroom

Frequently Asked Questions

Will snack/lunch be provided to my child?
You will need to provide a daily snack for your child. We suggest juice or milk and a few crackers, pieces of fruit or cheese, or other light snack.

Is there transportation available for my child?
Families pick up and drop off their children daily.

Can I choose which school my child attends?
Your address determines the school that your child attends. However, Fairhaven Public Schools may assign the school.

Does my child need to be toilet trained?
Yes, your child needs to be toilet trained.

Will I receive updates about school events?
Yes, all families will receive a weekly email from your Principal, reminding you of upcoming events.

Will I get to meet with my child's teacher?
You will be able to meet your child's teacher at preschool orientation.

How will I know the progress that my child is making throughout the school year?
You will get to schedule a conference with your child's teacher during November.