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2008-09 Faculty
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 EARLY
CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM: PRE-K, 4, K
 Our early childhood curriculum is
designed to nurture the spiritual, academic,
physical, and social needs of the young
child. Children learn by exploring and
developing social, emotional, and cognitive
skills. Centers and theme units are
presented to challenge and stimulate the
children through their hands-on
participation. The children receive
individual, small group, and whole group
instruction, which develops their skills
with letters, numbers, and writing.
Creativity in art, music, role-playing, and
storytelling is encouraged and stimulated
through lively play and fun activities.
Parental communication is a vital component
of the program. Each class has a certified
teacher and a full-time aide.
Religion:
The religious education program consists of
a multi-dimensional approach to developing
the young child’s spirituality. Children
learn about God and our faith through the I
Am Special religion series, teacher-designed
activities, and by attending school
liturgies. They learn to respect and
appreciate others, and they develop an
awareness of their place in the world around
them.
Language Arts:
Our readiness curriculum is designed to
provide the emerging reader with age
appropriate reading and writing skills.
Phonics is an integral component of the
early reading curriculum. Children are read
to each day. They may also choose books to
read from the classroom library.
Kindergarten uses Macmillan McGraw Hill
Letter Books for reading development.
Math:
Number concepts and relationships are taught
through the use of a wide variety of
manipulatives. The program also develops
problem solving and analytical thinking.
Kindergarten uses the Harcourt math
curriculum.
Center Time:
Children are given the opportunity for
active, hands-on learning. Center activities
are varied and rotated according to the
weekly theme. Centers provide a
multi-sensory approach to age appropriate
learning.
The daily curriculum includes the additional
core subjects of science, social studies,
art, and music. Each day the students
receive an enrichment class of physical
education, computer, library, or French.
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