Admissions Open House

Our World Neighborhood Charter School

SEPTEMBER 2012 ADMISSION TO OWN

Kindergarten to Grade 5 Open House Held at 36-12 35th Avenue ________________________________	Grade 6-8 Open House  Held at 31-20 37th Street ________________________________
Saturday, January 14th at 12:00 p.m.	Saturday, January 14th at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 19th at 1:00 p.m.	Tuesday, January 31st at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 4th at 9:00 a.m.	Saturday, February 4th at 12:00 p.m.
Monday, February 13th at 1:00 p.m.	Tuesday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m.	Wednesday, March 7th at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21st at 9:00 a.m.	Monday, March 26th  at 9:00 a.m.

The purpose of the “Open House” is to acquaint parents, guardians, and prospective students with the school and its educational philosophy so that they can make an informed decision as to whether the school will best meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of their child.

Doors for the 9:00 a.m. open houses will open at 8:45 a.m.  The program will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and no one will be admitted after 9:15 a.m.  The doors for the 1:00 p.m. open houses will open at 12:45 p.m. and no one will be admitted after 1:15 p.m.  Photo ID is needed to enter the building and you must sign in at the security desk and in the Open House log.

Sample Agenda

9:00 to 9:15                        Presentation by Executive Director and Principal

9:15 to 9:25                        Presentation by member of the Board of Trustees

9:25 to 9:30                        Presentation by representative of PTO

9:30 to 9:50                        Questions and Answers

9:50 to 10:30                      School Tour—by PTO or Student Guides

10:30 to 11:00                    Applications distributed

Translations into Spanish are available. 

Facts about OWNCS

• Diverse student body
• Strong parental involvement
• New York State certified teachers.  Ethnically diverse faculty and staff
• Special education services (Resource Room, Speech & Language, OT)
• ESL program for eligible students—done as a pull-out program
• Free busing or Metro Cards available for qualified students as determined by the New York City Department of Education’s Office of Pupil Transportation
• Participates in New York State’s School lunch program
• Music, Physical Education, Art, and Spanish offered to all students