SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS
CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Where the Whole Child Counts: Mind, Body and Soul
Junior Kindergarten
Distinguishing Features
- Age 5 by, September 15; but not ready for Kindergarten
- Monday through Friday (Five days)
- 8:15-11:30
- Program follows school schedule
- Before and After school Child Care available; 7:00-8:00 and 11:30-6:00
Goal and Philosophy
- Maintain a Christian school experience that delivers the Gospel message, serves the community and provides quality education
- Comprehensive program that promotes spiritual, physical, emotional, social, creative and cognitive growth and development
- Young children learn best with developmentally appropriate activities
Academics
- Science and Social Studies theme based curriculum concentrates on Alphabet, Reading Readiness, and Math activities
- Math and Science experiences
- Age appropriate computer instruction: weekly visit to the Computer Lab
- Library Time including story time and the opportunity to check-out books
- Individual attention to Fine Motor skills
- Curriculum components include: Handwriting Without Tears, The Letter People, AcTiVe Phonics, CPH's Voyages.
Daily Routine
- Circle Time
- Jesus Time
- Outdoor Time
- Snack Time
- Center Time: Computer, Arts, Music, Math, Science, and Language Arts
Christian Learning
- Bible stories and songs
- Prayer Time
- Teachers model their faith and encourage children to apply Christian principles, like forgiveness, grace and respect for life
The Environment
- Allows for children to develop the skills necessary for further school work at their own pace with individual attention given in a small group setting
- Experientially designed for children to learn and explore
- Allows the child to experience the world and grow in their love for the Lord
- Combination of center activities, group activities and individual attention
- Mature staff degreed in Elementary Education and experienced in Early Childhood Learning