Pre-K Curriculum:

      The Preschool curriculum is set up as a process to prepare children for kindergarten.  Our program supports and is consistent with the mission of the school.  Children in preschool through grade eight participate in whole school prayer, fundraisers, activities, and outreach programs.

      The preschool focuses on the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of each child.  With the belief that each child progresses at a different rate, the program is individualized as much as possible to meet the needs of each student.  Many teaching methods are used to accomplish this goal.   (Ex. Whole group, small and individualized instruction, problem solving, active dialogue, stimulation of intellectual curiosity.)  Using a variety of these methods the preschool’s goal is to maximize the full and unique potential of each child and to present experiences that build confidence, independence and cooperative social skills that will continue with them across all grade levels.  Throughout the school year teachers are able to attend workshops, conferences and seminars that help them to accomplish these goals.

       One of the most notable strengths of the preschool is the easy transition into the kindergarten program.  Throughout the year preschool children participate in many activities with the kindergarten students and their teachers.  This encourages them to become familiar with the kindergarten setting.  Some of these activities include Advent prayer service, field trips, and literature enrichment activities.  The preschool teacher meets with each child’s parents to discuss their individual transitional needs.  This facilitates a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten.