Programs
Preschool
Children not yet three years old by August 1st but by December 1st (and toilet trained) up to age five, are eligible for preschool in the multi-age classroom. This program is a mixed-ages setting with an emphasis on self discovery, independent free choice, large group activities and a detailed worksheet curriculum for older preschoolers in preparation for Kindergarten.
Kindergarten Prep
The Kindergarten Prep program is designed for children who are not quite ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten activities and worksheets are used, but not as fast or as often as in the full kindergarten program.
Kindergarten
This program is generally for children turning five years old by August 1st; however, we will consider accepting children who don't meet the deadline after careful consideration by the staff. Kindergarteners are housed in the same suite with Kindergarten II, effectively creating another mixed-ages setting.
Kindergarten II
Our Kindergarten II program is designed for children who are not quite ready for First Grade. This is an entirely different curriculum from Kindergarten and draws from many First-Grade concepts. Typically, children who complete our K and K II programs are the highest performers in our First and Second grades.
First Grade
Children who are six years old by August 1st are eligible for First Grade. We always take into account each child's special abilities, experiences, and talents and, if necessary, introduce advanced work. We customize each child's curriculum to meet their needs and, more importantly, enable them to excel by moving beyond state standards. The low student-to-teacher ratio in this setting enables the use of an accelerated curriculum, as well as the completion of multiple individual and class projects.
Second Grade
Children who complete our First Grade program are eligible for Second Grade. These students are not limited to following state standards, but are encouraged to advance as far as they are able despite their age/grade level. Most students are able to pull down from Third and Fourth grade concepts as well as work on and complete highly detailed projects outside the curriculum. This is the most unique program in that each student has their own customized curriculum because of their ability to work on concepts far above their grade level.
We are extremely proud of our First and Second grade programs and have achieved phenomenal results. Please feel free to speak with us about specific details.
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