CATALINA UNITED METHODIST DAY SCHOOL is a social service, mission units, sponsored by the Catalina United Methodist Church. It is systematically related to the church, operating under the supervision and in accordance with the teachings and statement of mission of the United Methodist Church.

     The purpose of the program is to provide families with quality, loving care in a safe, stimulating, learning environment, remaining faithful to the church's commitment to mission outreach.

     The Day School's program is designed to enhance your children's physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual growth.

     Our program of planned, developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum is designed to implement Christian ideals with loving care and creative experiences under the guidance of instructors who are sympathetic and comfortable with the ideals and purposes of this day school.

     The Catalina Methodist Church Day School was initiated as the Catalina Methodist Day School, a day care center, in September of 1965. The Day School has evolved into the present day care for pre-school and kindergarten children, now called the Catalina United Methodist Church Day School.

     January 30, 1974, by action of the Administrative Board of the Catalina United Methodist Church, the Catalina United Methodist Church Day School Board was established as an autonomous board to operate the Catalina United Methodist Day School subject to the Trustees.

     The Catalina United Methodist Church Day School comes under the legal perimeter and jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church Book of Discipline.

     The school is licensed and inspected by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

     The Catalina United Methodist Church granted the use of the physical properties of the Catalina United Methodist Church for the school. Such uses will be coordinated with the church administrator.

     In March, 1980, the Director of the Catalina United Methodist Church Day School came under the supervision of the Staff/Parish Committee of the church. At the same time, the director shall be responsible to the Catalina United Methodist Day School Board.

     January, 1987, by recommendation of the Day School Task Force, the title "Day School Board" was changed to "Day School Committee", and "autonomous" was deleted to correspond with the structure of the Catalina United Methodist Church.

     The financial records shall be audited annually and presented to the Finance Committee.

     The Committee shall be responsible for reasonable charges assessed by the Church Administrator to defray overhead expenses (heating, cooling, janitorial, industrial and liability insurance, etc.). There shall be at least two weeks operational expenses available at all times in the Catalina United Methodist Church Day School bank account.

     The Committee shall make a quarterly report to the Administrative Board. This report shall include financial data.

     The Committee shall (emergencies excepted) be responsible to sustain and perpetuate (financially) itself.

     The Day School shall provide appropriate health benefits for all employees under applicable laws.

     The Committee is responsible to operate the Catalina United Methodist Church Day School within a reasonable rate structure in order to serve the needs of the Catalina United Methodist Church Day School families and the community.

     The Committee has the responsibility to recommend salaries for the Day School staff.

     Other compensations (sick leave, vacations, leaves of absence, etc.) are established by the Staff/Parish Committee.

     The Staff/Parish Committee is responsible for the Director's salary and benefits, accepting recommendations from the Day School Committee.

1. The Catalina United Methodist Church Day School exists to demonstrate God's love for children:

1. Providing the community with child care and education in a Christian atmosphere.
2. Being a vital mission of the Catalina United Methodist Church.
3. Serving the needs of parents for the care of their young children, with due consideration for all children of active, participating church members of the Catalina United Methodist Church.
4. Striving for a feeling of Christian attitude. Although we do not attempt to indoctrinate any child or parent, we are concerned with the spiritual growth of the Child. The following will be offered:

1. Newsletters to all parents of Day School children, informing them of opportunities offered by the total Church Program. This would include such things as Bible Study courses, parenting classes, support groups, the hours of Sunday Worship, the listing of Sunday morning classes, etc. It would include a warm welcome to participate in the activities of their choosing.
2. The registration form will be designed to include "How can we serve you?" types of questions.
3. At the time of registration, each family will be given a brochure of the history of the church, its mission statement, the opportunities which are available and an invitation to participate.

     The curriculum for the program strives to adhere to the NAEYC standards for accreditation guidelines. This involves an ongoing self-study including professional development activities for staff and parents.

CHAPEL

     Incorporated in our curriculum is an age appropriate, regularly scheduled chapel experience. An alternative activity will be provided for those children not attending chapel.

FIELD TRIPS

     Field trips are an integral part of the curriculum for our children. This may include visits to the library, nature walks, etc.

The child will be:

1. provided an educationally appropriate curriculum for his/her developmental level.
2. developing and enhancing self-esteem and a positive self-concept..
3. aiding in exploring a variety of experiences in art, music, language, mathematics, science, physical education and social studies.
4. will develop social and physical skills which will make work and play a satisfying experience.
5. problem solve, explore and experiment in order to develop decision making skills.

This should be followed by each level's curriculum. Necessary for K - Must follow State Guidelines.

THE CATALINA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE

1. Structure

     The Catalina United Methodist Church Day School Committee shall consist of not less than nine (9) members of more than twelve (12) members appointed by the Nominating Committee of Catalina United Methodist Church for staggered three-year terms and elected by the Charge Conference of the Catalina United Methodist Church. The Director the school shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

     The Day School Committee members shall elect a chairperson and secretary at the meeting in January, or the first meeting after the Charge Conference.

     The Committee shall set the time and place for regular monthly meetings.

2. General Responsibilities

     The Catalina United Methodist Church Day School Committee shall develop general operating procedures.

3. Financial Responsibilities

     The Committee shall prepare an annual budget in October and submit it to the Catalina United Methodist Church Finance Committee for their approval. It then will be presented by the Finance Committee to the Administrative Board for their approval.

     The Church Finance Committee will monitor the monthly finance report of the Day School as it does for the other agencies of the Church.