Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a place where a child grows academically, socially, and spiritually. Religion is taught on a daily basis, both within a religion lesson and throughout the day in all subject areas. Children are taught how to love and respect themselves and others. The Kindergarten experience is one of learning, excitement, and fun in a nurturing learning environment. The children develop a variety of skills throughout the year, which are attained through various teaching methods.

In Kindergarten classrooms, the children learn to read using a phonics approach. The series used to give the children a strong foundation for learning is called Beginning to Read, Write, and Listen.

This series contains many different activities that enable the child to develop all the skills needed to learn to read. The children learn math skills using a hands-on approach. Math manipulatives are used to build math skills. Science is also taught using a hands-on approach. The children learn about various units in science, including the solar system. Within this unit, the children learn about the planets, build a classroom rocket ship, become astronauts, and then “take off” into outer space. The classroom SmartBoard allows the children to watch an actual shuttle launch. 

In Social Studies, students develop a sense of community. They learn about community helpers and understand they are part of different communities. Map skills are also developed in the kindergarten classroom. The children celebrate the various holidays that are taught throughout the year.

Kindergarten students also have special subject classes, including Art, Music, Computer, Library, Physical Education, and Spanish.