The Elements of Radiance

Raleigh, NC

Effective June 10, 2020

With 5 years of tutoring and connecting students with mentors and parents with resources, My Literacy Center created Radiance to better service preschool and kindergarten children.

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Mission and Vision

Mission: Radiance is a home-care adventure designed for 3, 4 and 5 year old children with the mission to provide a foundation for Islamic Studies and primary education through engaging, individualized instruction. 

Vision: We envision an education system designed to reach children where they are and guide them along their learning path.

Radiance’s Learning Path includes following components:

• Social and Emotional Development

• Qur’an and Arabic

• Islam and Community

• Math- Numbers and Shapes

• Health and Science

• English- Speaking, Reading, Writing 

Schedule 

The day begins at 8:00am and students may arrive as early as 7:50am. Students will be given regular opportunities to work or play outside during the “Lessons and Work” times. Snack will be provided. Allergies will be considered when food and drinks are purchased and served. A closer look at our schedule is as follows: 

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Arrival                         7:50-8:00am

Lessons and Work    8:00-9:15am   

Group /Snack            9:15-9:45am

Lessons and Work    9:45-11:50am

Noon Pickup            11:50-12:15pm

Lunch                         12:15-12:45pm

(Nap Time)                12:45-2:00pm

Lessons and Work   12:45-3:30pm

Afternoon Pickup      3:30-3:45pm

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The front door will remain closed at all times. Upon arrival and pickup, you will be required to knock or ring the doorbell to enter. Only Staff members and keyholders are permitted to opening and closing the main door.

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Application Process

1. Before Applying, read through the handbook and ensure that your child meets the following requirements:

• Be 3 years old by October 31, 2020

• Show minimal command of the English Language

• Be Potty Trained

2. Complete Application online and submit Fee $50 (non-refundable)

• Check box for video/picture permissions

• Allow 24 hours for your application to be processed and contacted to sign up for an interview

3. Join a 30-minute interview

• Your child, you, and the lead teacher will have a conversation

• Your child may bring 1 toy or special item to share at this meeting

4. Receive Letter of Acceptance or Reconsideration

5. Submit first payment (equivalent to 2 months) by August 21

6. Enter Radiance!

• Create an account to keep up with your child’s progress, specialized content and resources 

• Upload Emergency Contact Form

• Upload a picture of your child

Contributions and Supplies

Parents may be expected to:

• Volunteer in the classroom

• Provide ingredients or materials for special projects

• Meet with the lead teacher 3 times a year

Each student will need the following supplies, which will be kept in cubbies:

• 2 sets of clothes and underwear

• 1 pair of shoes

• 2 pairs of socks

• 1 wet bag

Please support our school by providing the following supplies

• 1 pack of gallon sized Ziploc bags

• 1 box of 24 crayons (Crayola preferred)

• 3 glue sticks

• 3 boxes of Kleenex facial tissue

• 1 roll of Scotch tape

• 1 pack of note cards (white or color)

• 1 pack of construction paper

• 1 pack of 24 color pencils

• 2 packs of baby wipes

• 1 pair of scissors (Fiskars preferred)

• 1 pack of oil pastels (Cray-Pas preferred)

• 2 rolls of paper towels

Tuition

We offer 4 different enrollment plans: Full Time Afternoon, Full Time Noon, Part Time 3 and Part Time 2. Choose the Plan that works for you: A Full Time Afternoon student is one who is scheduled to attend school every day (Monday through Friday) from 8:00am-3:30pm. A Full Time Noon student is one who is scheduled to attend school every day (Monday through Friday) from 8:00am-12:00pm. Part Time 3 and Part Time 2 students attend school from 8:00am-12:00pm.

First Payments are due August 21, 2020.  

Sanitation Plan 

For the safety of our students, staff, and their families, we are following a strict sanitation plan. Where applicable, students and staff will use disposable materials, otherwise individual materials will be issued and kept separately. Other measures include: 

• Washing communal dishes after single uses

• Spraying/wiping all hard surfaces (tables, handles, materials) 3-4 times daily

• Washing hands regularly 

• Cleaning the kitchen daily

• Wiping tables and washing hands before and after eating 

• Washing personal dishes daily

• Cleaning the bathroom daily

• Wiping outside materials  

• Washing students extra clothing weekly

• Sending soiled clothing home in plastic bag

In the event of an outbreak, COVID-19 or similar, the school will close for 2 weeks and sessions will be held online to match the lessons given in the classroom. Students will be permitted to retrieve their belongings and activity kits. After 2 weeks, the situation will be re-evaluated and families will be communicated with promptly.