2019/2020
Location—Our Academy is conveniently located on the
northeast corner of State Route 3 and Freeman Road in
Westerville, approximately two miles north of Maxtown/Polaris.
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Northside Fellowship Church ~ 6841 Freeman Road ~ Westerville, OH 43082 614.890.8985 ~ www.atcacademy.org
All the Children of the World Academy
Jill Kindall, Director
Offering All Day Kindergarten Programs
3 Day, 4 Day & 5 Day
9:00 AM – 3:15 PM
Before and After Care Available
Kindergarten All the Children of the World Academy
Philosophy All the Children of the World Academy (ATC) is a Christian school dedicated to
the social, emotional, and academic growth of all students. We place
importance on preparing a rich environment which allows children to explore
and make connections. Our Kindergarten uses age appropriate, integrated
thematic instruction incorporating all areas of curriculum. At ATC, children
learn from specialists in the curricular areas of art, music, fitness, enrichment,
STEAM and library.
Values 1. Children - As our name suggests, we believe that all children of the world
are valuable, precious, and uniquely created by God. Therefore, we work
with children in a way that uplifts and encourages them.
2. Early Childhood - We believe early childhood is a distinct and critical stage
of development for all children. Therefore, we embrace this journey of
early childhood by intentionally crafting our classroom setup and activities
to address the needs of the whole child.
3. Integrated Faith - We are a Christian school that weaves faith into the
classroom and curriculum. Our routines, transitions, snack times and more,
support the emergence of teachable faith moments. We welcome families
who are not affiliated with any church.
4. Cultural Depth - The ability to cherish our own cultural roots, as well as
learn about the cultures of those around us, is a very important skill in our
world. At ATC, we make learning about cultures, languages and customs
an ongoing occurrence.
5. Parents and Family - We recognize the importance of parents and family in
the development of a child. We seek to support and encourage parents in
their role and offer enriching opportunities for families.
6. Accessibility of Staff - We embrace our role in reflecting God’s intense
delight in children through quality interactions that are personal,
individualized, and that reflect our deep interest and sensitivity to each
child.
Literacy/Language Arts
Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry are all launching points for reading
development.
Our literature-based program utilizes both whole-language and
phonetic approaches. Literacy is integrated into classroom activities,
routines, projects, and thematic units.
We seek to develop fluent readers as well as a life-long love for
language, both oral and written.
Mathematics
A hands-on basis for understanding mathematical relationships is
fundamental to our program.
Critical thinking skills are introduced to all our students.
Students practice math skills through the use of manipulatives and
practical applications.
Math is often incorporated into thematic units using patterns, graphs,
size relationships, number sense using a 10 frame model, fractions, 3-D
shapes, counting to 100, skip counting, addition and subtraction.
Science
Science is taught through experimentation and exploration.
We introduce developmentally appropriate, in-depth fields of study.
Some of our most exciting science themes have been Penguins,
Pumpkins, Habitats, and Life Cycles (with live chicks, tadpoles and
butterflies).
We seek to foster the natural sense of wonder in children.
Social Studies
We celebrate the diversity of the
world along with the individuality
of each of our students.
Cooperative collaboration is taught
throughout the curriculum.
History and heritage are
appreciated and woven into our
programs and activities.
Content Areas
Kindergarteners attend a special class daily
to add to their educational experience.
Visual Art - ATC Kindergarten Art introduces the students to texture, design
and depth. We explore the fundamentals of lines, spatial awareness,
architecture, still life paintings and more! Art Class with Mrs. Labbe is every
other week, on a rotating schedule with Music Class.
Music - Our music program exposes students to the music scale, rhythm, and
beginning music notation through participation in our Hand Bell Choir. Mrs.
Barr teaches Kindergarten Bells weekly, alternating with Art Class.
Fitness - This enrichment class is a great precursor to any type of athletic
involvement and an excellent way to work on gross motor skills. Mrs. Schisler
has a fun mix of music, stretching, tumbling, ball skills, and creative expression.
Additional enrichment opportunities balance
the needs of the whole child.
Library - Our children meet to explore a variety of types of literature, authors,
and writing styles with our school librarian, Mrs. Kuisel. Together, they enjoy
poetry, fiction, non-fiction and choosing books to take home and share.
Intervention, Enrichment & STEAM- We provide small group or
individual instruction to enrich and support all students with veteran teachers
Mrs. Ables and Mrs. Green.
Chapel - ATC students meet twice a month in our sanctuary for a short chapel
service designed to inspire and build their faith in God. Chapel is led by the
pastoral staff of Northside Fellowship Church.
Mrs. Barr Mrs. Labbe Mrs. Schisler Mrs. Kuisel Mrs. Green Mrs. Ables
Special Classes Ohio Charter School
Our Kindergarten is chartered by the Ohio Department of Education. We
comply with ODE requirements, teach the Common Core Curriculum, and
receive funding from the State of Ohio.
Staffing
Our Kindergarten classes have a 1 to 17 teacher-student ratio. Our staff is
hand picked for their unique abilities and love of children. Each of them has
a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.
Academics & Curriculum
Our curriculum is comprehensive and rigorous, spanning all content areas.
We link the content areas together using an integrated theme based
approach. Our students go beyond the State Curriculum ensuring a seamless
transition to their next school, be it private or public.
Learning Environment
ATC is an inviting and unique school with a safe and nurturing environment
that is designed to meet each child’s individual needs. Our goal is to create
lifelong learners as we seek to provide a balance of opportunities for
collaboration, harmonious social development, and individual academic
challenges for each child enrolled at ATC. Our students move among whole
group, small group, and individual instruction throughout the day. This
mixture of structured time and student-led exploration helps transition
students comfortably from kindergarten to first grade.
Confidence Builder
We have noticed that, because they are the oldest students in our Academy,
our Kindergarten students develop a sense of confidence in their abilities that
they take with them when they leave our program. This self-assurance is
recognized by others as they “graduate” from All the Children of the World
Academy.
Parent Investment
We have an enthusiastic Parent/Teacher
Fellowship group that supports our vision and is
constantly enriching our environment by
sponsoring special events and exciting guests.
We seek to partner with parents to provide the
best possible experience for children.
Mrs. Wuersig joined our ATC Staff in 2002. She is married to Jay, and they have three children. She has
loved having Bryce and Grace here at ATC. Her youngest, Blake, will be in preschool before we know it! Mrs. Wuersig loves to see the transformation as timid preschoolers grow into confident kindergarten readers and writers.
Joining our staff in 2007, Mrs. Gatto loves to see her students blossom over the school year! She is married to Mike and has two children. Allie is a speech pathologist
and Anthony is at Miami University. Anthony was one of our very first ATC students! They have two beautiful dogs named Buckeye & Hayes.
We are thrilled that Mrs. Cornett joined our kindergarten team last year. She is married to Matt and has a
daughter, Molly, who is an ATC Kindergarten alum. Mrs. Cornett enjoys watching her students accomplish their goals and discovering new adventures in learning.
Kindergarten Staff
Jen Wuersig 5 Day Kindergarten BS in Early Childhood, Otterbein University Masters in Literacy, Ashland University
Mary Gatto 4 Day Kindergarten BS in Elementary Education, Old Dominion
Tiffany Cornett 3 Day Kindergarten BS in Early Childhood, Ohio University Masters of Education, Ashland University
Investment
Tuition:
Tuition is divided into ten equal installments. The first installment is made in the spring to reserve your child’s placement, the second through tenth installments are due September through May.
A 3% discount is available for: tuition paid in full in September, siblings (on the less expensive tuition), and Northside Fellowship Church members.
Discounts may be combined for a maximum discount of 6% off of tuition. Other Costs:
Registration Fee $40.00
Supply Fee $30.00 Before and After Care:
Before Care available starting at 7:45 AM, After Care runs until 5:30 PM.
Before Care and After Care costs $7 per hour, additional siblings $4 /hour.
Maximum monthly charge for Before and After Care is $210.
* 5 YEARS OLD BY AUGUST 1, 2019
Kindergarten Tuition:
Programs Monthly Annually 5 Day M-F $526 $5,260 4 Day M-TH $442 $4,420 3 Day M/W/F $340 $3,400
Kindergarten School Year: August 19, 2019—May 20, 2020