Head Start
Head Start
West Central Elementary School
Francesville, IN
Head Start is a comprehensive service organization providing preschool to low-income children and their families. Since 1965 the program has assisted families in the areas of health, education, social services, and parent involvement.
The program is a federal program and is funded through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Each classroom has a teacher, assistant teacher and site aide. Children attend Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the part day sites and 8:30 to 3:00 at the duration sites. A Family Engagement Specialist serves at least two classrooms. A breakfast and lunch are served during the school day.
Staff and parents work hand in hand to individualize teaching to each child. Two home visits and two parent teacher conferences are held throughout the year to set individualized goals for both children and families.
Transitioning to kindergarten is made easy through the Head Start process. School Readiness is practiced by using a developmentally appropriate curriculum called Creative Curriculum to prepare children for their public school experience. Field trips are made to visit each elementary school so children feel more comfortable when arriving at Kindergarten.
Pulaski County has two Head Start classes. One meets in Winamac and the other at the West Central Elementary School.
Click HERE to download a Head Start Parent Brochure.
Enroll Now!
Head Start takes applications year round. If you have a child age 3-5 years old then contact your local Head Start classroom by calling the numbers below for the site closest to you to set up a virtual application appointment. Families can also begin the application process by filling out this online application: KIRPC Head Start Online Application
Website: Click HERE to find Head Start on the Internet.
Facebook: Click HERE to find WCSC Lifewise Academy on Facebook.
West Central Elementary School
Francesville, IN
Head Start is a comprehensive service organization providing preschool to low-income children and their families. Since 1965 the program has assisted families in the areas of health, education, social services, and parent involvement.
The program is a federal program and is funded through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Each classroom has a teacher, assistant teacher and site aide. Children attend Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the part day sites and 8:30 to 3:00 at the duration sites. A Family Engagement Specialist serves at least two classrooms. A breakfast and lunch are served during the school day.
Staff and parents work hand in hand to individualize teaching to each child. Two home visits and two parent teacher conferences are held throughout the year to set individualized goals for both children and families.
Transitioning to kindergarten is made easy through the Head Start process. School Readiness is practiced by using a developmentally appropriate curriculum called Creative Curriculum to prepare children for their public school experience. Field trips are made to visit each elementary school so children feel more comfortable when arriving at Kindergarten.
Pulaski County has two Head Start classes. One meets in Winamac and the other at the West Central Elementary School.
Click HERE to download a Head Start Parent Brochure.
Enroll Now!
Head Start takes applications year round. If you have a child age 3-5 years old then contact your local Head Start classroom by calling the numbers below for the site closest to you to set up a virtual application appointment. Families can also begin the application process by filling out this online application: KIRPC Head Start Online Application
Website: Click HERE to find Head Start on the Internet.
Facebook: Click HERE to find WCSC Lifewise Academy on Facebook.