Academics
Early Childhood - 3's, 4's
Attitudes and skills are developed in the early childhood and pre-kindergarten programs that are a foundation for later learning. The program provides a creative and fun atmosphere in which each child can grow socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually to his or her full potential as a child of God.
Goals
- To promote independence.
- To provide opportunities for developing social skills.
- To develop a positive self-image.
- To increase attention span and introduce the classroom environment.
- To foster an enthusiasm for learning.
- To provide activities that strengthen and develop both large and small motor skills.
- The 3 year old program focuses on social skills, counting, color and shape recognition.
- The 4 year old program focuses on preparation for kindergarten including colors, shapes, numbers, name recognition, and the alphabet.
Hours:
3 Year Old Program
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:15 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
Monday and Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
4 Year Old Program
5 day program, 8:15 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
3 day program, 11:45 a.m. -2:15 p.m.
Depending on level of interest in a given year, before or extended-day programs are available for the 4 year old program. The extended day program is an educational and fun program that centers on art, music, and play and is run by Diane DeLuca, After-School Program Director.
Kindergarten:
- Half or full-day option.
- Emphasis on school readiness.
- Reading and mathematics begin.
- Hands-on activities allow for creative expression.
- Science and social studies integrated throughout.
- Student centered activities that create opportunities to explore, discover, question, and succeed.
