What is The MET's children curriculum?

Our children's curriculum teaches God’s Word in age-appropriate environments where children hear Bible stories that are based on three childhood learning concepts; discover, study and apply. We strive to introduce children to the adventure of knowing Christ before they continue their spiritual journey in the Student Ministry.

How do I check in my child?

Check In Stations are located at the main Hopper Middle School entrance and in the Children's area located near the gymnasium. You will receive Check In Name Tags, a Check In Receipt to pick up your children and, if desired, Asset Tags for any personal belongings (think of it as a claim check). Parents can use any Check In Station for registering and checking in children.
After a greeter confirms check in assignments, Check In Name Tags (one for each hour of attendance) will print for each family member who has checked in. The Check In Name Tags have the child’s name, room number, a place for a pager or cell phone number, a randomly generated family identification number and a space for allergies or other medical information.

What is the process to pick up my child?

The Check In Receipt is duplicated to give each parent his or her own receipt. This receipt will have the date and your family’s random identification number. This receipt will NOT have your child’s name or location in case it is dropped or lost. One receipt will enable you to pick up all of your children because the teacher will not keep the receipt. Teachers will only verify your number. If you lose your receipt, you will need to go to the Check In Area and show proper identification to pick up your child.

Are snacks provided?

On occasion a special snack may be served as a reinforcement or teaching tool in conjunction with our curriculum. However, please be advised that we do not have a regular snack time for our older children.

What is the health policy for children at The MET?

We require that children be free of fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before entering a classroom. A child who becomes ill will be immediately removed from the other children. Parents will be called or paged to pick up the child. For the protection of other children in the class we will not accept children with the following:

Fever	Skin infection
Vomiting	Any unexplained rash
Diarrhea - even associated with teething or medication	Childhood diseases such as Scarlet Fever, German Measles, mumps, chicken pox, strep throat, flu, etc.
Common cold - from onset through week one	Pink eye or other eye infection. The child must be on medication for 24 hours before coming to childcare.
Sore throat	Fever blisters
Cloudy or green noses	Croup
Persistent cough	Fifth Disease

These policies are for the safety and protection of all the children in the classroom setting.

Can Life Group teachers at The MET administer medication to my child?

No staff or volunteers may not administer medication. If your child needs medication, please return to the classroom to administer at the appropriate time.

What can I do at home to help prepare my child for church?

• Speak enthusiastically about church before getting to the classroom.
• Always feed children before they are brought to class.
• Communicate any concerns and special instructions about your child to the Life Group Teachers.
• Verbally communicate any food allergies to the Life Group Teachers.
• When dropping off your child, do not linger. Even if your child is crying, it is best to drop him or her off and leave. The sooner you leave, the faster your child will recover.
• Be consistent in coming to your group or activity. Your child needs to become comfortable away from you and trust the environment of The MET and our staff.
• Get to know the Adventure Outpost staff. You will feel much more comfortable if you know the volunteers you are entrusting with your child and your reassurance will then be conveyed to your child.