Academically Able Kindergarten  
   
         
   
The goal of the Academically Able Kindergarten Program is to offer parents an affordable alternative to many years of private schools.

Kindergarten is actually a German word meaning 'childrens garden' and is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling.

Children are taught to develop basic skills through creative play and social interaction. In most countries kindergarten is part of the preschool system.

What most parents should understand is what children were expected to be able to do when they were in grade two, their children now are expected to be able to do in grade one.

Children attend kindergarten to learn to communicate, play, and interact with others appropriately. A teacher provides various materials and activities to motivate these children to learn the language and vocabulary of reading, mathematics, science, and computers, as well as that of music, art, and social behaviors.
 
For children who previously have spent most of their time at home, kindergarten may serve the purpose of helping them adjust to being apart from their parents without anxiety. They are usually exposed to their first idea of friendship while they play and interact with other children on a regular basis. Kindergarten may also allow mothers, fathers, or other caregivers to go back to part-time or full-time employment.

Grade cards are issued each nine weeks. Progress reports will be sent home in the middle of each nine week grading period only to let students and their parents know how they are progressing accedemically and behaviorally.


Pre K App 2010 - 2011
         

 

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