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pre-k and kindergarten curriculum

 

Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum

 

St. John Primary’s Pre-Kindergarten is a full day program. The curriculum and development program is designed to best meet each student’s needs. In preparation for St. John Primary’s Kindergarten curriculum, the Pre-Kindergarten program introduces a rigorous curriculum that includes sight words, letter sounds, and number sense. Each student progresses with help and encouragement to explore and search for answers in a loving and structured environment. At St. John Primary, emphasis is placed upon the students’ spiritual and academic development.

Students develop within a play-oriented curriculum with emphasis on language arts, problem solving, motor skills, following directions, and social skills.  Through age-appropriate opportunities, students explore creative experiences, such as music and movement, constructive play, and various art projects.  Teachers provide students with opportunities to discover, gather information, classify, organize materials, process information, make decisions and solve problems which reinforce the curriculum. Students have weekly library and music classes. Educational field trips may be taken throughout the year. Additionally, parents are issued an information booklet at the beginning of the school year which states specific information that should be considered supplemental to this Parent/Student Handbook.    

To enter Pre-Kindergarten, a student must be four years old by September 30th and must be able to use a restroom on his/her own.  For restroom accidents, parents will be called to clean/change clothes at school.   

 

Kindergarten Curriculum

 

The Kindergarten program at St. John Primary is designed to provide students with a strong academic foundation in a Christ-centered environment. Emphasis is placed on Catholic faith values which are integrated throughout the curriculum.  

The foundation for learning is set in an environment that provides basic reading, writing, math, science and social studies skills to ensure future academic success. The students participate in many activities throughout the day that include whole group instruction, small group instruction, partner sharing, and learning centers that promote independent learning. Teachers provide opportunities for students to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and create.  Students have weekly music, computer, art, P.E. and library classes. Educational field trips may be taken throughout the year.  Additionally, parents are issued an information booklet at the beginning of the school year which states specific information that should be considered supplemental to this Parent/Student Handbook.  In Kindergarten, the major subjects are ELA and Math.    

To enter Kindergarten, a student must be five years old by September 30th and must be able to use a restroom on his/her own. For restroom accidents, parents will be called to clean/change clothes at school.