Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten

Purpose

Since 1946, St John’s Kindergarten has been committed to the physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and moral development of each child, all in a loving, Christian environment. Our purpose is to continue the process that you, as parents, have begun by:

1. Showing each child how special he or she is to us and to God.
2. Enhancing the children’s awareness of the world around them and their place in it, and instilling and sense of belonging.
3. Cultivating within each child an enthusiasm for learning in a relaxed atmosphere that provides motivation through age-appropriate activities, where learning is natural and fun.
4. Allowing children to play, have fun, share and explore their surroundings.

Curriculum

St John’s Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide a strong foundation for a child’s total education in a challenging, loving and supportive environment. The curricula offers a variety of exciting, age-appropriate learning experiences. They are designed to encourage each student to achieve his or her full potential. Students develop intellectual curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. Small class sizes with certified teachers and assistants enhance the opportunity for all students to participate, accept responsibility and develop independence.

The teachers provide differentiated instruction to meet each student’s academic, social and behavioral needs.

St John’s Kindergarten follows North Carolina academic standards. Social and academic assessments are completed three times a year. Parents are provided with progress reports on their child’s academic and social development every three months. The ESGI and Reading 3D are used for assessments.

Daily Bible stories, weekly chapel visits

Each day, the children have a special Bible story lesson. Through Bible stories and songs, the children learn that God loves us all and is always with us. Once a week, the ministerial staff from St John’s have a chapel visit with our children.