Lower School Early Childhood: Preschool
During these formative years, the focus is on developmentally appropriate activities for young students. In preschool, a nurturing and fun environment allows for supervised play and content-based learning integral to the development of pre-literacy and pre-math skills. Students develop social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills in order to arrive in kindergarten ready to learn. Click here for the Preschool Frequently Asked Questions sheet.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
3 half day, 3 full day, 5 half day, or 5 full day options
Certified teacher and teacher’s assistants in every classroom
10:1 student teacher ratio
Modern outdoor playground
Secure campus on a self-contained city block
Indoor gross motor room
Seamless plan for transition from preschool to kindergarten
Teaching positive social behavior with Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support program
ACADEMIC
Weekly themed curriculum
2 Spanish periods per week
2 Physical Education periods per week
2 Music periods per week
6 field trips per year
Wonder Lab STEM Exploratory Lab
Interactive projectors in every classroom
iPad technology integration
FAITH
Daily prayer and trimester Mass attendance
Prayer Buddy partnerships with Lower and Upper School students
EXTRA CURRICULAR
Before school and after school care
Extracurricular club offerings
Bitty Basketball & Bitty T-Ball
Lower School Early Childhood: Kindergarten
Using small group instruction, kindergarten literacy and math skills are built upon using the Savass Envision Math and Reading Mastery programs. Savass Envision Math is a research-based and field-tested program effective in developing lifelong mathematical skills. Reading Mastery develops a strong phonics foundation and allows students to begin reading at their own level. Center-based activities allow hands-on experiences for students to learn at their own pace. This type of learning fosters the development of social, fine, and gross motor skills. Click here for a Kindergarten Frequently Asked Questions sheet.
ACADEMIC
Full day kindergarten
Certified teacher and teacher’s assistants in every classroom
10:1 student teacher ratio
2 recess periods per day in a secure outdoor area
2 Spanish periods per week
2 Physical Education periods per week
1 Library period per week
One trimester each of Music, Art, and STEM Technology
4 Field trips per year
Interactive projectors in every classroom
iPad technology integration
Optional hot lunch program
Teaching positive social behavior with Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support program
FAITH
Daily prayer and trimester Mass attendance
Prayer Buddy partnerships with Lower and Upper School students
EXTRA CURRICULAR
Before school and after school care
Extracurricular club offerings
Bitty Basketball & Bitty T-Ball