I took Zoey to her preschool screening today. I decided to get her tested with CPS (the public school system here) because I've heard some good things about the program and we're "shopping" programs. They have a couple different options - one for kids who are a little delayed in any area and one for kids who may be good "mentors" for their peers.
Secretly, I thought Zoey may qualify for the first option because she says "free" and "fink" for "three" and "think." Other than that, she really is not developmentally in my opinion. But who am I to judge? I'm her mom! One of the questions on the form was "In what areas does your child excel?" Um......um.......where do I begin?! I had no problems filling out the "challenges" question though: Zoey definitely has a hard time waiting her turn to talk :)
She was really excited for school today. Julia put cute, cute braids in her hair, and Zoey talked nonstop till we parked. Of course, she was a little shy at the beginning of the "test." She refused to say her ABC's. "Yessssss...maybe she'll get in FOR SURE now."
No such luck. 99 pts. out of a possible 100. Darn.
Wait for it...
..."I'm going to give you this paperwork for the Peer Modeling Program. You'll probably want to discuss it with your husband." (Doubtful...sign us up!! No, of course I'll talk to my husband about it)
The Peer Modeling Program means Zoey would start preschool in the fall, half days, 3-4 days a week, in the Columbia Public School system. 12 total kids in the class, 4 kids at her academic level, 8 kids who may be delayed in some area. 2 (TWO) certified teachers in each class.
I'm thrilled. Mainly, I'm thrilled because I think this program "fits" our family. We like being around all different types of people and Zoey likes to be a helper. I'd love for her (and all of us) to learn to be even more accepting of EVERYONE and although a private school would make me feel more "comfortable," I know this could be a great opportunity for us all. (Plus...it's cheap...)
So we're supposed to get the call in March, Joel and I will attend a Parents' Info meeting, and then we'll decide.
Parents' Info Meeting -- does that mean we're old??
Where does the time go??
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