Prep Division
Beginners, Prep I, and Prep II
Igniting Curiosity and Building Academic Readiness
Beginners, Prep I and Prep II comprise our preschool and kindergarten classes for three- to six-year-olds. Our early childhood program is characterized by its blend of open-ended learning activities that follow the children's interests and academic instruction designed to develop academic preparedness. We believe that each child is a strong and competent individual. Teachers are continuously adapting their instruction to meet the needs of each individual learner.
Our Prep students are dynamic participants in their educational experience. With their teachers' guidance, they engage in projects that incorporate literacy, math, science, art and design, dramatic play, music, and social-emotional learning. These projects build skills that enrich the academic experience, encouraging creative and critical thinking that children can apply throughout their academic careers. In Beginners and Prep I, children are exposed to print and literature throughout the school day in order to build their confidence and familiarity. In Prep II, more formal reading instruction is based on children's readiness. At the heart of our reading instruction in Prep, we strive to instill a love of reading in all children.
Beginners, Prep I and Prep II comprise our preschool and kindergarten classes for three- to six-year-olds. Our early childhood program is characterized by its blend of open-ended learning activities that follow the children's interests and academic instruction designed to develop academic preparedness. We believe that each child is a strong and competent individual. Teachers are continuously adapting their instruction to meet the needs of each individual learner.
Our Prep students are dynamic participants in their educational experience. With their teachers' guidance, they engage in projects that incorporate literacy, math, science, art and design, dramatic play, music, and social-emotional learning. These projects build skills that enrich the academic experience, encouraging creative and critical thinking that children can apply throughout their academic careers. In Beginners and Prep I, children are exposed to print and literature throughout the school day in order to build their confidence and familiarity. In Prep II, more formal reading instruction is based on children's readiness. At the heart of our reading instruction in Prep, we strive to instill a love of reading in all children.
Building Collaborative Partnerships to Enhance Learning
We believe that school, home, and community work in partnership to promote learning. Dialogue and cooperation between children, teachers, and parents is integral to the success of our program. Our Prep program maximizes this by encouraging meaningful collaboration among students and enabling children to take part in the greater community through service learning. Furthermore, we encourage students to take responsibility, make choices, and solve problems for themselves while providing a secure, consistent environment for their learning and personal development.
We believe that school, home, and community work in partnership to promote learning. Dialogue and cooperation between children, teachers, and parents is integral to the success of our program. Our Prep program maximizes this by encouraging meaningful collaboration among students and enabling children to take part in the greater community through service learning. Furthermore, we encourage students to take responsibility, make choices, and solve problems for themselves while providing a secure, consistent environment for their learning and personal development.