Half-Day Pre-Kindergarten

Eligible if 4 by July 31 of current school year.

  • Monday - Friday

    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday

    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday & Thursday

    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Half-Day Enrollment Information

What We Learn as 4 Year Olds

 

  • • Recognizes letters of the alphabet

    • Writes their name and recognizes their name in print

    • Uses direction and position words when speaking (up, down, near, and by)

    • Shows interest in books and being read to, has favorite books

    • Speaks in full sentences, and can tell a story

    • Answers who, what, when, where and how questions (“Where are your shoes?”, “What did you draw?”)

    • Can sit for 15 minutes in circle time, listen to a book or participate in an art project

    • Can recite aroutine memory work (pledge of allegiance, prayers, simple songs)

    • Follows 2 step directions (“Please put on your jacket and go stand by the door.”)

  • • Counts 30 or more objects

    • Recognizes primary and advanced shapes circle, triangle, square, rectangle, diamond, hexagon, octagon and heart)

    • Is curious and motivated to learn about new topics about animals, the environment, different regions of the world, etc. (tries new activities and asks questions)

    • Recognizes basic and advanced colors (can point to red, green, orange, blue, black, purple, brown, yellow, violet, pink, light blue, dark green, etc.)

    • Matches and sorts objects by shape, size, or color (can put all blue toys in a pile)

  • • Knows how to properly grip pencils, crayons, and markers for writing and drawing

    • Cuts with scissors (can cut a paper in half)

    • Runs, jumps, hops on one foot, throws, log rolls and kicks

    • Can put on a coat, and use a zipper. Begins to learn to button

    • Uses the bathroom completely on their own

    • Knows their first and last name and age

    • Follows basic safety rules

  • • Plays cooperatively with other children

    • Asks an adult for help when needed.

    • Uses words to express feelings, “I feel angry”, “I feel happy”

    • Expresses feelings and ideas in a variety of ways (drawing, pretend play, music, etc.)

    • Regulates emotions and behavior (can calm down, can be patient, can adjust to new situations, can let go of anger over small issues like sharing or taking turns)

    • Expresses empathy or caring for others (comforts a friend who is crying)

  • • Is active for an hour or more every day (running, playing with a ball, etc.)

    • Can balance on one foot, hop, attempt skipping, climb on playground equipment

    • Gets at least 8 -10 hours of sleep every night

    • Operates on a normal morning, afternoon, night time schedule (child up by 7am to bed by 9pm)

    • Eats healthy food (like fruits and vegetables) and drinks water every day

    • Goes to regular doctor appointments and is up-to-date on immunizations

    • Has been to a dentist and brushes teeth every day