• Open to students who will celebrate their 4th birthday by July 1st
• Students who demonstrate emotional, social, and academic readiness based upon an interview and teacher recommendation
• Students must be enrolled 5 days a week either full time or half day
• Limited enrollment

Our Junior Kindergarten is a special pre kindergarten program where students can begin the exciting process of building a foundation for learning that will stay with them throughout their lifetime. This program is open to students who will celebrate their 4th birthday by July 1 and have successfully demonstrated emotional, social and academic readiness for the program.  Students in the Junior Kindergarten program will need to be enrolled 5 days a week, either full time or half day.

In addition to exploring all the objectives outlined in the regular pre kindergarten program, the Junior Kindergarten class is introduced to a more formalized reading and math readiness program. Also, each week the children have classes with some of the specialists from our elementary division. These classes include instruction in Spanish, physical education and music. Computers are used to further enhance their academic skills as well as beginning their journey towards technological knowledge and experience.

During the early part of the day, the children meet together in a larger group setting. The balance of the morning is then spent working in small groups and learning centers. The use of manipulatives enhances their understanding of basic mathematical concepts and an exciting phonics program sets them going on the road to reading. Along with arts and crafts and theme-based activities, the Junior Kindergarten students are a very busy group of children and will readily tell you that learning is fun!

To sign up for the Junior Kindergarten or for additional information on this program, please arrange with the director for a mutually convenient time.