Cass City Public Schools Four-Year Old Program Q & A:
This is to hopefully answer some commonly asked questions about the Great Start Readiness Program (G.S.R.P.) or more commonly referred to as Cass City’s Early Childhood Four-Year Old Program (EC).
What is the Early Childhood Program?
-it is a program funded from an allocation grant from the Michigan Department of Education to develop a preschool program that serves eligible four-year-old children
Who may qualify for this program?
-any four-year-old with a birthday on or between December 2, 2006 and December 1, 2007 that reside in the Cass City School District
When does the program meet?
-the program meets Monday through Thursday, either morning or afternoon; from approximately mid-September until mid-May
Where does the program meet?
-the program is located in Campbell Elementary School
Why doesn't everyone who applies get in?
-the state only allocates money for a certain number of students each year;
-students are then chosen in the following order:
1st) the highest eligible student (currently, 20 total spaces)
2nd) students who are eligible, but all positions have been filled,- - -these students are offered the first tuition spaces
3rd) "tuition only" spaces are usually available (has varied from 0-14 spaces each year) and will be granted on a "first-come, first-served " basis
How do I apply?
-fill out an application, and submit it to the director as soon as they are available---any tuition spaces that may be available will be filled on a "first-come, first-served" basis
Applications will be available online or at any Cass City School beginning April 20, 2011 and are due back by June 3, 2011.
Notification should be by August 19, 2011 ( If you move, change your phone number, etc. let us know.)
Eligible applicants must send income verification with their application. (e.g. W-2 form, food stamp or FIP number, etc.)
I hope this has been a help to you. If you have any questions about this program, please call (989) 912-1842.