Lee County's Georgia Pre-K Program operates for 180 days per year. The core instructional program is 6.5 hours per day. Families enrolling children in the program must agree to send the child the full 6.5 hours of instructional time, five days per week for the entire 180 days.
SCHOOL HOURS
School Hours are from 8:00—2:30. Children must be picked up by 3:10. Bus transportation and Extended Day program are available.
Changes in information: All changes in information including address, phone numbers, designated pick up, and emergency contacts should be updated through the parent portal.
TEACHER/PARENT COMMUNICATION
At Lee County Pre-K, we value strong and consistent communication between families and staff. Please review the following guidelines to help maintain effective communication throughout the school year:
- Preferred Methods of Communication
Parents are encouraged to communicate with their child’s teacher via ParentSquare or email. Teachers will share their email address at the beginning of the school year. Teacher work hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.- Please keep in mind that teachers are engaged with students during the day and may not be able to check messages until the end of the school day.
- For emergencies, please contact the front office directly at 903-2136.
- Written Communication
To ensure accuracy, all written notes or forms sent to school should include:- Your child’s full name, The date, parent/guardian’s signature
- Monthly Newsletters
You will receive newsletters and updates at least once a month from your child’s teacher via ParentSquare. These updates will include important classroom information and upcoming events. - Phone Calls
If you need to speak with your child’s teacher during the school day, you may be asked to leave a message with the front office. The teacher will return your call as soon as possible. - School Event Updates
Information about upcoming school-wide events will be posted on ParentSquare. Be sure to check the platform regularly to stay informed.
NO BUS CHANGES OR CAR PICK UP CHANGES WILL BE MADE OVER THE PHONE, EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, or TEXT! You must send a note in the daily communication folder or fax to 903-3997 containing the information below.
- Name of child and teacher
- Address, phone number, and bus number
- Actual date of change: Not “today or tomorrow”
The note should be placed in the student’s communication folder that is sent home daily or faxed to 229-903-3997.
Birthday Parties
Please contact your child’s teacher before sending refreshments to school for birthday celebrations. This will eliminate having too many cupcakes sent the same day. We ask that flowers and balloons not be delivered to students at school. According to bus rules, students are not allowed to carry flowers or balloons on the bus.
Party Invitations
We discourage the distribution of party invitations at school. If you must send them, do not send party invitations unless the entire class is invited or all of the boys or all of the girls are invited. Teachers cannot provide student phone numbers or mailing addresses.
Field Trips
At Lee County Pre-K, teachers plan field trips and invite guests presenters to enrich and expand children's learning experiences. These opportunities help bring classroom learning to life and expose students to new ideas, people, and environments.
Permission forms for field trips will be sent home prior to each event and must be completed before your child can attend. The cost of the field trips will vary depending on the activity or destination.
To help offset expenses, we offer several fundraisers throughout the year. Teachers will communicate all the details including costs, dates, and plans in advance so families have time to prepare.