Wild & Free Nature School
Amanda 209-735-8282
Wildandfreehomesteadschool@gmail.com 

IMPORTANT DATES:

ORIENTATION: August 17th (Registration Due)
First day of school: September 3rd. 

Location: Church of Nazarene 
2325 Chattanooga Rd, Dalton, GA 30720

Instructors: Amanda Petrie-Jorgensen and Savannah Sherrill

Philosophy: Nature-based Forest School

Curriculum: Big Life Journal; Blossom and Root; Wild Learning Math and Reading; Permaculture Gardening; Tower Garden Curriculum; Entrepreneur curriculum(TBD). 

Subjects: Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, Social-Emotional, Entrepreneurship, Music & Movement, Arts & Craft, and Cooking and more!

These classes are geared to help families who want to start to homeschool or already homeschool, and may need extra help in areas. This program is mostly nature based.  We learn through all learning modalities in nature, as much as possible. 

Schedule: 2 days a week geared for Preschool and Kinder age but will scaffold activities to meet the needs of older students. 

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY:  Preschool classes: Science and Art days
Literacy and math in nature days 

WEDNESDAY Homeschool day: 1st through 5th grade
History and Geography focused
Science, Literacy and/or math focused. 

Hours: Tuesday-Thurs 9:30am - 2:30pm. Full time, stay and play and part days are welcome. 

Drop off: 9:30am

Pick up: 2:30pm

Aftercare: available on request 

Fee Schedule:
Days Per Week	 Cost Per Day per child 	
1	$30	

 Aftercare: Must be arranged in advance. $10 per day

Tuition payments: See tuition agreement. 

 Discounts: We are able to offer discounts for families who qualify financially (WIC, SNAP, medicaid Etc). Please ask for a form if you are interested in this discount. 

Supply and Registration Fee: A 25$ per semester fee for miscellaneous supplies and main lesson books or individualized curriculum.  (These items belong to your child and will not be shared). This fee is non-refundable. 

Tuition Includes: Possible snacks that are nutritional, organic or locally grown and all other supplies (water colors, art paper, beeswax, yarn, clay, activities, cooking supplies, etc.)

Tuition EXCLUDES:  lunch, field trip fees, class and individual portrait fees (all optional)

Lunch/Snacks: Students need to bring their own nutritious lunch. Please avoid sending things with a lot of processed sugar or dyes. We will let anyone know prior if there are any known allergies (such as peanut butter) that cannot be brought to school. There will be snacks offered at times as we will be cooking/making food or growing food. We will not ever give junk food for a snack and if we do a sweet treat, we ask in advance for permission and it will be with the best ingredients and no dyes!

What to Bring:  Refillable water bottle(please fill water in the morning if possible. We will have fresh water available daily), a bag that can hang from a hook, with a complete extra set of clothes, gear appropriate for the weather (rain boots, rain jacket, gloves, coat, hat, as needed,) lunch, and a yoga mat or a blanket (even a table cloth works) that is water resistant.  Please label ALL clothing and gear that comes to school with child's name. 

***Right now we are in need of Kleenex, expo markers, glue (both sticks and liquid), and packing tape. 

Daily Rhythm: (Subject to adjustment)
 Arrival, Circle Time  (social emotional check in, stretching, propriocetive movements, affirmations, prayer) , Outside play and animal/garden tending, Main Lesson (Literacy or Math), snack and read-aloud, Nature Journaling or workbook, Lunch, Outside play, Afternoon lesson (rotate science, history, health, music & movement, arts & craft, cooking,) Outside play, Snack

**all lessons are subject to be outside as much as possible, as weather permits and subject to change as we get to know children and what works best for everyone. 

Absences: Please notify of any absence as soon as possible either text or the communication app (Remind). 

Illness: Please do not send child if ill. Child should not attend with fever, vomiting, contagious rash, persistent cough, or significant nasal/sinus drainage. Child should be free from fever and vomiting for 24 hours before attending. 

Closure: School will close in severe inclement weather or in the event the instructors are sick or  household members are sick. In the event of illness, instructor will give as much notice as possible and reimbursement may be available. 

Reporting: A written summary of progress will be provided two times a year (mid-point and end-of-year.).

Conferencing: Though there are no set “conference days,” you are welcome to conference(s) at any time during the year. We may set up a conference as time goes on if parents feel that would be needed. 

Emergencies: Please keep your emergency contact information up-to-date. We will go over all safety procedures with the children in the beginning of the year and throughout the year. 

*** if you have more than one child possibly attending, please fill out one of these for each child, the redundant questions can be marked "see siblings (name) if needed. Thank you. 

Behavioral Policy: 
A caring and positive approach will be taken regarding behavior management and discipline. The teachers will focus on the positive behaviors of the children and reinforce those behaviors as often as possible. Our goal is to help the children develop self-control and responsibility for their 
actions. Staff is trained in non-violent communication and will use that training to guide in any conflict on campus. 

Discipline Strategies 
1. Encouraging children to use their words when having a disagreement with another child. 
2. Facilitating children in their attempts to settle their own disputes. 
3. Redirecting behavior when this seems potentially effective. 
4. Counseling children individually about their behaviors and exploring their emotional processes 
behind them. 
5. Making parents aware of disciplinary concerns through incident reports 

Plan for Disruptive Behavior: 
Step One: Child is counseled and given opportunities to choose different behaviors. 

This is last resort and we are also mindful of age appropriate approaches (eg: a 3 year old vs a 10 year old). 

Step Two: After opportunities to redirect the behavior, we will: 
1. Call parents. As a community, we wish to include family on behavioral discussions. 
2. Generate an incident report. The report will include what happened, how the situation impacted other children, staff members, and the community. It will also include how it was resolved. 
3. If, within the same school day, behaviors persist, parent will be called to pick up their child. 
Step Three: After two incident reports (within eight school days), we will have a 
parent/teacher/director conference to create a behavioral plan (if not in place), and child may be suspended for two days from school. 
Step Four: After two suspensions, AFS leadership may request child be removed from the program. 

Behavior Plan Agreement 
I have read the School Behavior Guidelines. I have discussed this with my child and agree to 
comply with the discipline policies and procedures of Wild and Free Nature School. 

Child (children's) Name(s)

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature 

Parent/Legal Guardian Name Printed 

Date ___________________ 

Wild and Free Nature School prides itself on its use of NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION techniques and 
philosophy. We respectfully listen in order to hear and understand each child, parent, and staff member in any conflict resolution situation. We work together to collaboratively solve problems in a healthy fashion. We ask that parents, in communication with the school, also show a spirit of willing collaboration and kindness with us, so that we can create a beautiful environment of grace and learning with one another. 

Tuition Agreement 
Tuition is due on the 1st of each calendar month. After the 5th of each month, a $25 late payment fee will be added to tuition costs. 
Tuition will be paid in full each month, regardless of child attendance. 

Tuition is $30 per day attending and paid monthly. 
1 day a week per month is $120 per child. 2 days a week per month is $240 per child. 3 days a week per month is $360 per child. 
 
Parents who register and commit to the program will be asked to pay full, standard tuition and fees each month. 
If a family pulls out early, they will continue to pay until the 30 day commitment is honored. 

Payments can be made via check, cash, PayPal or Venmo. 

Registration and supply fees are non-refundable. 

Parent agrees to give one month notice in writing prior to withdrawal of child(ren) from the school. 
If notice is not received by Director, parent remains responsible for payment of normal 
weekly fees for three weeks as space has been reserved for their child(ren) 
A return check fee of $50 will be charged to the parent's account for each check / time returned. 
If tuition is late over 30 days, your child will be unable to attend the program until the account is settled. 
I, ____________________________________ 

parent of 

________________________________, have read and agree to honor Wild and Free Nature School’s 
tuition policies. 

Signature Date

I, 

agree to the following: 
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR Wild and Free Nature SCHOOL 
By joining this group I agree to accept all parts of this Release and Waiver. 
Personal Responsibility
By enrolling my child, 

________________________________ in Wild and Free Nature School I am 
acknowledging that I am solely and personally responsible for my own preparedness, health, life, 
well-being, choices, actions and results at all times, and for those of my children or children under my care. I am responsible for bringing/providing the proper gear for myself and children for all weather conditions. I understand that I am responsible for my/my child’s safety when I 
choose to challenge my capabilities or personal health conditions at Wild and Free Nature School, for determining for participating based on solely my own judgment Emergency Medical Assistance
I consent to the application of first-aid or other emergency medical services to be applied to my children, if needed, in connection with a health problem or emergency during school, including 
calling 911 for an ambulance. I agree to hold the Director(s), Teachers and Administrators harmless as a result of any such injury or damage my child may suffer due to the application of treatment, medical services, or emergency medical care provided or offered to me or my children. 

No Liability
I agree to waive liability of Wild and Free Nature School, its director(s), teachers, administrators, or any other member of the school community, for any accidents, delays, injuries, mishaps, harm, loss, 
damage, death, lost profits, personal or business interruptions, misapplication of information, physical or mental disease, condition or issue, or otherwise, affiliated with Wild and Free Nature School or 
otherwise, even if I am expressly advised of the possibility of such damages or difficulties, whether caused by the fault of myself, the school staff, other attendees or other third parties. This release and waiver extends and applies to, and also covers and includes, all unknown, unforeseen, 
unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability. In no event will I hold the Wild and Free Nature School or any other school staff/community member liable for any direct, indirect, 
special, incidental or consequential damages for any use or non-use of, or reliance on school activities. 

Release of Claims
In consideration of being permitted to participate in school activities, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Wild and Free Nature School, its school staff and community members for any injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in 
the school activities. I agree now that I hereafter forever release Wild and Free Nature School, its school staff and community members from any and all liability, damages, causes of action, allegations, suits, sums of money, claims and demands whatsoever, in law or equity, which I have ever had, now have or will have in the future against the school, arising from my past or future 
participation in, or otherwise with respect to, any acts or omissions or anything related to the school activities. 

Media Waiver
I authorize you to use the following information relating to me, my children and my family: My 
picture – including photographic, motion picture, and electronic (video) images. I hereby grant to 
you the right to use, publish, and reproduce, for all purposes pictures of me in film or electronic 
(video) form, sound and video recordings of my voice, and printed and electronic copy of the 
information described in sections (1) and (2) above in any and all media including, without 
limitation, cable and broadcast television and the Internet, and for exhibition, distribution, 
promotion, advertising, sale, press conferences, meetings, hearings, educational conferences and in brochures and other print media. I further grant you all right, title, ownership and interest that 
I may have in all finished pictures, negatives, reproductions, and copies of the original print, and 
further grant you the right to give, sell, transfer, and exhibit the print in copies or facsimiles 
thereof, for marketing, communications, advertising or for any other purpose, as it deems fit. I 
also understand that Wild and Free Nature School is not responsible or liable in any way for photos that 
other members post on social media or otherwise share or distribute as we have no control over 
others’ actions. Should I object to a photo of me or my child being posted or shared by another 
community member, I understand that I need to contact that member directly and ask him/her 
to remove or take down the image as Wild and Free Nature School is not involved or responsible for that 
situation. 

Voluntary Consent
I acknowledge that I am allowing my child to participate voluntarily in school activities with the full awareness that my/their participation may contain certain inherent risks to me, my children 
or the children under my professional care, and I voluntarily consent to all such risks. I give full consent to participating in the school activities, and by providing my consent, I voluntarily agree to all of the terms of this Release and Waiver. Regardless of whether I have provided my signature or not, my attendance, or my child’s attendance at a school activity signifies that I have read this Release and Waiver and I fully understand and implicitly consent to all of its contents. 
Children bound under this agreement: 
[NAMES AND BIRTHDATES] 

By entering my name in the below, I am effectively providing my signature, indicating that all the 
information on this form is true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. 
[SIGNATURE AND DATE]