"Achieving Academic Excellence in a Wholesome Environment"
Reading Week & Book Fair
Feb 27th - Mar 2nd
The Academy
Jr. Academy
The Bridge
Jr. Academy, for 4-5 year old students, provides a safe, nurturing, and motivating environment, which encourages whole child growth and development through exposure to a wide variety of learning experiences, which gives each child the opportunity to develop a love of learning and to grow in self confidence.
A private school for children in kindergarten through 8th grade that addresses a childs academic, social, spiritual, physical and developmental needs through a Christian perspective in a wholesome environment which is secure, stimulating, and academically challenging so each student can achieve his or her potential.
The Bridge is a program dedicated to educating students 3-15 years of age who are affected by autism. The Bridge Program is committed to helping students cross the bridge toward independence through proven, structured methods, specific academic goals, social goals, and whole-life teaching.
Cumorah Academy, as it is known today, began as a dream and vision of Melissa VanBlankenstein, a young mother with several small children, who desired a quality educational program for her children structured with a wholesome environment. After searching for the right school program for her children, she determined it did not exist. The dream and vision began to unfold in 1970, when Melissa started teaching in her home. Since the beginning, she has promoted, "Academic Excellence in a Wholesome Environment" . Her commitment to high standards in education and early childhood development have also allowed her to expand her vision to the field of Child Care Consulting. The dream has grown to the Las Vegas valley. In 2006, Melissa and her daughter, Karena Fisher, partnered to form Cumorah Academy of Las Vegas. The values and standards that have been in place since the beginning are still the foundation of Cumorah Academy today. In September 2010, Cumorah Academy opened The Bridge, a program dedicated to educating children affected by autism.
5th Grade Bake Sale
Friday, February 24, 2012
Baked goods will be for sale on the front patio after school at 3:00pm.
Items are generally priced $.50 - $1.00.
Nevada Reading Week & Book Fair
February 27th - March 2nd
(Download the PDF for Book Fair hours and Reading Week theme days.)
Reading Week - Book Fair.pdf
CAPA Parent Meeting
March 7th, 2012
8:30 am & 3:00 pm
4th Grade Bake Sale
Friday, March 23, 2012
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 30, 2012
School dismissed at 12:00 pm. (No lunch)
Spring Break
April 2nd - April 9th
School resumes Tuesday, April 10, 2012
6000 West Oakey Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: 702-636-5577
Email: karena_cumorahacademy.org
CUMORAH ACADEMY
6000 W. Oakey Blvd.
Cumorah Academy utilizes the A Beka Curriculum, which is a Christian curriculum from Pensacola, Florida. A Beka has been serving schools for over 30 years with a comprehensive and integrated curriculum which challenges students of all ages and abilities to excel in all subject areas.
In conjunction with academic mastery, Cumorah Academy teaches critical thinking skills, nurtures independence, and cultivates character development. Students are taught the accumulated wisdom of the past so that they will have a firm foundation from which to evaluate the present and make proper decisions for the future.
The Nevada State Board of Education has examined and approved the A Beka curriculum, and has found A Beka to exceed the state standards and requirements.
A full scope and sequence of subject matter is available to all parents.
Cumorah Academy provides open enrollment for Kindergarten through 8th Grade, without regard to race, religion, gender, or national origin. Assessment evaluations for academic placement and behavioral qualifications will be conducted during the enrollment process. Qualified students will be enrolled in school upon completion and submission of all forms and fees required for registration and payment of applicable fees.
Elementary School (K-5th Grade):
Children must be five (5) years of age by September 30th, to be considered for Kindergarten enrollment. Beginning class placement is tentative. If it is determined that a different class assignment is more suitable, the administration will advise parents and make the necessary adjustments. Parents should conference with the principal if they have any educational concerns, an I.E.P., 504 plan, or past grades of D or F.
Middle School (6th-8th Grade):
Middle school student admissions are based on the student being sufficiently prepared to function well in the Cumorah Academy classes for which he/she has applied. To help make these determinations, we use past report cards and testing results. Grades at Cumorah Academy are based on Cumorah Academy standards and curriculum, and may not be comparable to other schools grading systems.
New Students
To apply, submit an Application Request Form at Cumorah Academy. After students have applied and the school has determined that there is a compatible placement available, a registration packet will be issued to begin the enrollment process.
Current Students
Current student must re-enroll each year. The school automatically sends re-enrollment materials to currently enrolled students. All admissions are subject to timely application and availability of proper placement. A priority re-enrollment period is provided for qualified returning student and their siblings. Accounts must be in good standing to qualify for re-enrollment.
Fees
Application Fee: $100.00 per student
Registration Fee: $550.00 per student
Annual Tuition
$5700.00 per year, Kindergarten - 5th Grade
$6000.00 per year, 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Payment Options
Due on or before September 1, 2011
First payment due on or before September 1, 2011
Second payment due on or before February 15, 2012
Payments due monthly, August 2011 - May 2012
Payment Policies
Collection Fees
If we refer your account to collections, you will be required to pay all costs of collection, including (but not limited to) attorney fees.
Cumorah Academy requires uniforms for kindergarten through eighth grade students. The full uniform is worn daily throughout the school year except for specified free-dress, holidays, or spirit days.
All uniform items are available through our uniform provider, Campus Club. Visit their website at campusclubuniforms.com (use code #CMA1008) to view uniforms and place orders or visit their store located at: 2411 Tech Center Ct # 107 Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-360-0555
HOURS OF OPERATION
Cumorah Academy Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Kindergarten - 8th Grade: Monday - Friday, 8:25 am - 3:00 pm
*Extended Care: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 9:00 am & 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
(*additional fees apply)
CALENDAR
Cumorah Academy generally follows a traditional nine month school year. We observe similar holidays and breaks, but not necessarily all of the same holidays. Please refer to our master calendar for exact dates.
STUDENT ILLNESS/EMERGENCY
Children must be kept home from school if they exhibit symptoms such as fever, vomiting, or other contagious indicators. If a child shows signs of illness or infection while at school, the school will notify the parents. Parents should pick-up their child as soon as possible.
Parents must notify the school if they or their child contract a communicable disease such as chicken pox, hepatitis, measles, etc. The school will notify parents if their child is exposed to a communicable disease at school.
Students may not self-administer medications at school. Medication must be stored in the school office with specific directions for administering. Whenever possible, we strongly recommend parents and physicians schedule medications so students do not have to medicate during the school day.
In case of emergency, we will attempt to contact the parents of the child. If a parent cannot be reached, we will proceed to call the names listed as emergency contacts on the childs information sheet. We will always contact emergency medical personnel first, if the nature of the emergency warrants immediate medical care.
The A Beka curriculum has designed a Jr. Kindergarten readiness program which prepares children to read through phonics instruction with one to two vowel words in small readers. Children learn number concepts 1 to 20 and counting from 1 to 100. The curriculum also includes manuscript writing, art, music, poetry, and language development activities preparatory to entering Kindergarten.
Jr. Academy also provides students with a wide variety of hands-on activities that encourage pre-writing skills, pre-reading skills, math skills, science skills, and social skills. The curriculum and lesson plans are designed to develop each childs imagination, social skills and intellectual awareness.
Cumorah Academy provides open enrollment for Jr. Academy students without regard to race, religion, gender, or national origin. Qualified students will be enrolled in school upon completion and submission of all forms and fees required for registration and payment of applicable fees.
Requirements for Jr. Academy (4-5 years):
Children must be four (4) years of age by September 30th to be considered for Jr. Academy. Children must be trained in bathroom habits. Wearing diapers or training pants is not acceptable. Prior pre-school experience is not required.
Monthly Tuition
$570.00/month: 5 Full Days Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
$300.00/month: 5 Half Days Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
$400.00/month: 3 Full Days Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
$250.00/month: 3 Half Days Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Payments due monthly, September 2011 - May 2012
Full uniforms are not required for Jr. Academy students.
One RED Cumorah Academy uniform shirt is required for all Jr. Academy students to wear on field trips and may be purchased through our uniform provider.
Please, no sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes.
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Jr. Academy Full Day
Children enrolled in FULL DAY Jr. Kindergarten session may begin to arrive at 8:25a.m. The full day session end at 3:00 pm. Late fees will apply if student is not regularly picked up on time.
Jr. Academy Half Day
Children enrolled in a HALF DAY session may begin to arrive at 8:25 a.m. The half day session end at 11:30 am. Late fees will apply if student is not regularly picked up on time.
LISENCING
Cumorah Jr. Academy is licensed by the Clark County Child Care Licensing Department, and as such, all Cumorah Jr. Academy staff members are required to carry a current Sheriffs Card and Health Card. In addition, they are C.P.R. certified and First Aid trained, with regular re-certifications.
VISITATION
We welcome and encourage parental participation in classroom activities. Visits and observations by parents (guardians) are welcome at any time. However, to maintain security, all other individuals wishing to visit must make prior arrangements with the director AND the childs legal guardian.
We are a non-smoking facility and do not permit smoking on our campus, including all buildings, parking lots, and playgrounds.
School is no place for a sick child. It not only prolongs the healing process, but it may promote ill-health among the other children and staff members.
Should your child become ill during the day, exhibiting an auxiliary temperature of 100 degrees or having chills or coughing, you or your authorized escort will be notified. You are expected to retrieve your child IMMEDIATELY. Your child will be removed from contact with other children until you arrive.
Your child should remain at home at least 24-48 hours after antibiotics have been initiated AND until any symptoms have dissipated. DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF HE/SHE HAS A FEVER IN THE MORNING OR HAS BEEN ILL THE PREVIOUS EVENING.
Bridge is a program dedicated to educating students 3-15 years of age who are affected by autism. The Bridge Program is committed to helping students cross the bridge toward independence through proven, structured methods, specific academic goals, social goals, and whole-life teaching.
The Bridge Program uses a diverse approach to educating students. We implement the TEACCH method of classroom instruction, in addition to a proven behavior modification therapy (ABA),and relationship support instruction with an emphasis on social skills and communication. Academic plans include the accredited A Beka curriculum. All subjects are taught at each students ability level to assure theyachieve their full learning and retaining potential.
TEACCH
( T reatment and E ducation of A utistic and related C ommunication-handicapped CHildren)
Other fundamental areas of the Bridge Program include:
Cumorah Academy provides enrollment without regard to race, religion, gender, or national origin. Screenings and assessment evaluations for placement and behavioral qualifications will be conducted during the enrollment process. Qualified students will be enrolled in school upon completion and submission of all forms and fees required for registration and payment of applicable fees.
The Bridge program is structured for students with differentability levels on the autism spectrum. However, we are notable to assist children that present emotional and/or behavioral difficulties that cannot be addressed with verbalor behavioral intervention. We do not have accommodationsto support students that require an intensive 1:1 ratio ofteaching, are not completely toilet trained, or display self-injurious and/or aggressive behaviors toward other students or staff. However, we will help any child that does not meet the requirements for admittance by referral to an in-home provider that will work intensively, one-on-one, to prepare the child for the Bridge Program.
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSIONS:
Orientation
Parents may make an appointment to attend an Orientation where they will meet with The Bridge Program Director for an overview of the program and tour of the school.
Screening
After orientation, parents may make an appointment for a Screening to determine if The Bridge Program would be an appropriate placement for the child. Parents and the child will attend the 30 minute screening appointment together. Parents will be issued an Application Request Card and Intake Packet to complete and return on or before the screening with a $100 application fee.
Assessment
If the screening procedure indicates that placement in The Bridge Program is appropriate, a thorough 1 hour assessment will be scheduled with the Director and Behavioral Interventionist. Parents will be issued a Registration Packet that must be returned on or before the assessment appointment with the $550 assessment fee. The Director and Behavioral Interventionist will assess and determine any obstacles that may interfere with student functioning and learning. A custom educational and behavioral management plan will be developed for the child based upon assessment results.
The Bridge Annual Tuition
$15,000.00 per year
Mini Bridge Sessions and Tuition
10,000.00 per year: 5 Half Days AM (Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 11:30 am)
5 Half Days PM (Mon - Fri 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
The Bridge Program: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Extended Care: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Monday - Thursday, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Children must be kept home from school if they exhibit symptoms such as fever, vomiting, or other contagious indicators. If a child shows signs of illness or infection while at school, the school will notify the parents. Parents should pick-up their child within 30 minutes.
JR ACADEMY
THE BRIDGE
THE ACADEMY
