Bishop Indian
Headstart ProgramProviding a safe, healthy, nurturing
and stimulating learning environment, and promoting school readiness.
Our School
Facilities and Organizations
We strive to work closely with you in a partnership that will facilitate the transitions between home and school. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care and education for your children and to ensure that you and your family are valued and respected.
Contact Us
LOCATION:
405 N. Barlow Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
PHONE:
(760) 872 – 3911
FAX:
(760) 582 – 4291
SCHOOL HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 3 pm
Kids & COVID-19
Wild Fire Smoke Policy & Procedure
2023 Downloadable Head Start Application
Download ApplicationRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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Helpful Links
A List of helpful outside websites
Safety
Stranger Danger: Rules to Stay Safe
The Mission
The Mission of the Bishop Indian Head Start program is to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and stimulating learning environment, and to promote the school readiness of children age three to five by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development by creating a learning environment that supports children’s growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, emotional functioning, creative arts, physical skills, approaches to learning, and cultural diversity.
Vision
children, staff, and the community with a diverse learning experience. Bishop Indian Head Start collaborates with community services to provide education on parenting, leadership, disabilities, health, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and culture.
Philosophy
The Bishop Indian Head Start Program’s Philosophy is to create a developmentally appropriate, individualized and enriched environment for every child. Bishop Indian Head Start believes in the empowerment of families so that they may make informed decisions about their children’s education and well-being.
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Program Information
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Parent Letter On Healthy School Initiative
Bishop Paiute Community Resource Guide
The Healthy Schools Act FAQ's
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Forms & Resources
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Dental Examination Forms
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Child Development
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Positive Reward Activities
Active Supervision
Kindergarten Skills
Incarcerated Parent Family Supports
Helping Young Children Cope With Parent Incarceration
A Developmental Continuum from Early Infancy to Kindergarten Entry
BIHS Monthly Learning Themes
Positive Guidance Techniques
Education and Health Content Service Plan
Child Development and Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
ABC'S Of IEP
Special Education Basics
IEP Basics And What You Should Know
18 Tips for Getting Quality Special Education Services for Your Child
Fact Sheet For Families And School Staff
Solving Special Education Disputes Between Parents And School Districts
Mental Health Service Plan
Disability Work Plan
Developmental Milestones Ages Birth to 17
Baby At 2 Months Milestone Checklist
Milestone Moments
Activities For Children 36-48 Months Old
Activities For Children 48-60 Months Old
BIHS Child Behavior Policy Guidelines and Form
Managing Infectious Diseases In Head Start
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Transportation
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Transportation Flyer
Bus Lesson Plan
Kids In Hot Cars Heatstroke Safety Tips For Parents And Caregivers
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Monitoring & Planning
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
2021 Annual Report
2021 Program Self-Assessment and Program Improvement Plan
2021 OHS Federal Review
BIHS Community Survey
BIHS School Wide 2020 Report
OHS 2018 Class Report
OHS 2018 Class Review
OHS 2013 Class Report
2020-2025 5 Year Strategic Plan and Yearly Outcomes
Self-Assessment 2021
Health and Safety Certification
Community Assessment
Headstart Program Information Report
2019 Annual Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
BIHS Triennial Review
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Legalities
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Integrated Service Plan
Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
No Idling Policy
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Media, Newsletters & Calendar
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
COMMUNITY DAYS – 2022
On Friday, December 17th, kids and staff at Bishop Indian Head Start got a special visitor with some surprises for the kids.
BIHS Director Susie Cisneros, said “On behalf of the Head Start Children and Staff we want to thank you for making our Annual Christmas Tree a Success! All the Children had a wonderful day. They were very excited to receive your gifts delivered by our Special visitor.”
A big thank you to the BIHS Staff who work extremely hard throughout the year to make sure the kids learn while having fun.
Thank you everyone who helped make this happen.
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Nutrition
Certain forms are currently being updated and will be available for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Written Food Employee Health Policy
Employee Health Policy Training Document
Bishop Indian Headstart
Community Garden
Learning Traditional Gardening & Lifeways
Helpful Links
- Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and Their Families During COVID-19
- Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
- Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and their Families During COVID-19
- Head Start Performance Standards
- Head Start Leadership and Governance Training
- Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
- Head Start Early Learning Framework-Ages Birth to Five
Headstart Staff
Meet Our Team
We work close with each other, our students and parents, to ensure the best educational experience possible.
Susie Cisneros
Director and Civil Rights Coordinator
Amanda Miloradich
Health and Disabilities Manager
Paige Sills
Assistant Teacher
Tanya Spoonhunter
Teacher
Lena Dondero
Teacher
Cynnara Shay
Janitor
Dayle Dondero
Teacher
Annette Dondero
Teacher
Virginia Figueroa
Teacher
Paula Manriquez
Associate Teacher
Tashina Brown
Associate Teacher
Glenn Nelson
Bus Monitor/Support Staff
Kristina Chandler
Cook
Gwen Turner
Transportation
Darrin Bernard
Transportation
Jordan Bernard
Gardner
Karen Howard
Support Staff
Marylou Enriquez
Support Staff
Get In Touch
LOCATION:
405 N. Barlow Lane
Bishop, CA 93514
PHONE:
(760) 872 – 3911
FAX:
(760) 582 – 4291
SCHOOL HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 3 pm