At Christ the King School, learning is an on-going challenging process which recognizes individual differences and develops the total person through Catholic/Christian doctrine. Teaching is a commitment to aid and guide students to a discovery of themselves, the world, and ways of relating to the world. We believe that students should be guided into making moral decisions and taking responsibility for their own actions. Learning is best accomplished when individuals work to their potential in an atmosphere of trust and cooperation with others.
Educational Environment
Students are welcomed daily by dedicated and caring teachers who provide individual attention in a nurturing learning environment.
Kindergarten at CKS is a well-balanced, full-day program. The foundations for learning and social interaction are developed over the course of the year in preparation for a successful transition into first grade. Our academic-based kindergarten program stresses development of appropriate social interaction in the classroom and during play time.
The Kindergarten Curriculum
In Religion, students learn about God's creation and love on earth, in our families, and in our church. Catholic prayers and practices of our Catholic faith are taught throughout the school year. At Christmas, our Kindergarten students practice the gift of giving as they collect toys for disadvantaged children as a service project.
Christ the King School has adopted the McGraw-Hill Open Court program for Language Arts. This research-based reading program incorporates whole group instruction supported through small group workshops in the core areas: phonics drill and practice, reading comprehension, and response and inquiry. Language Arts instruction lays the foundation for basics of the writing process. In the workshop sessions, students benefit from differentiated instruction and a review of previously taught skills and concepts. Kindergarten students at Christ the King School enjoy the added benefit of attending Earobics classes three days each week in our unique Kindertech classroom. Working under the supervision of a trained instructor, the students use computers to develop phonemic awareness. This program helps identify at an early age, those students who may need additional instruction in this area.
Utilizing a multi-sensory approach, the Handwriting Without Tears program develops students' natural and automatic skills through directed instruction, workbook practice, and other writing opportunities.
The Kindergarten Mathematics program develops higher order thinking processes. Vital fundamental math concepts and problem solving skills are introduced and practiced daily in areas including sorting and classifying, geometry, patterns, numbers, graphs, fractions, addition, subtraction, money, time, measurement and counting to 100.
Social Studies in Kindergarten introduce the children to people and customs of their community, our country, and the world around them.
In Science, students experience the Father's loving plan for all creation through hands-on activities, experiments, discussions, and group readings. The students discover and learn to appreciate the beauty of God's creation as they learn about themselves, others, and our wonderful world. Our program nurtures children's natural curiosity as they explore the wonders of life. Topics include life science, physical science, and earth science.
Homework
Homework is an important part of Kindergarten. While primarily a skill-building activity to develop personal responsibility, Kindergarten homework reinforces and provides additional practice time for newly introduced concepts. Homework is carried to and from school in a special homework folder. The work is checked for completion but is not part of their assessment.
Assessment
Students are evaluated on a daily basis in Kindergarten through teacher observation and authentic assessments. In addition to the four quarterly skill-based report cards and three parent-teacher conferences, seven progress reports are sent home throughout the year, ensuring that parents are fully informed regarding their child's progress. An informational sheet is sent home at the beginning of each calendar month informing the parents of the theme of the month, concepts to be introduced or emphasized, holiday celebration activities, and special activities.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants for Kindergarten must submit a completed application for admission and complete a screening process in order to be considered for admission to Christ the King School. The annual screenings are conducted in February for the purpose of helping the school ascertain if a child will meet with academic success at Christ the King School, and to determine if our program will meet the individual needs of a prospective student. Students applying for Kindergarten must have reached the age of five by September 1st of the enrollment year.
Educational Environment
Students are welcomed daily by dedicated and caring teachers who provide individual attention in a nurturing learning environment.
Kindergarten at CKS is a well-balanced, full-day program. The foundations for learning and social interaction are developed over the course of the year in preparation for a successful transition into first grade. Our academic-based kindergarten program stresses development of appropriate social interaction in the classroom and during play time.
The Kindergarten Curriculum
In Religion, students learn about God's creation and love on earth, in our families, and in our church. Catholic prayers and practices of our Catholic faith are taught throughout the school year. At Christmas, our Kindergarten students practice the gift of giving as they collect toys for disadvantaged children as a service project.
Christ the King School has adopted the McGraw-Hill Open Court program for Language Arts. This research-based reading program incorporates whole group instruction supported through small group workshops in the core areas: phonics drill and practice, reading comprehension, and response and inquiry. Language Arts instruction lays the foundation for basics of the writing process. In the workshop sessions, students benefit from differentiated instruction and a review of previously taught skills and concepts. Kindergarten students at Christ the King School enjoy the added benefit of attending Earobics classes three days each week in our unique Kindertech classroom. Working under the supervision of a trained instructor, the students use computers to develop phonemic awareness. This program helps identify at an early age, those students who may need additional instruction in this area.Utilizing a multi-sensory approach, the Handwriting Without Tears program develops students' natural and automatic skills through directed instruction, workbook practice, and other writing opportunities.
The Kindergarten Mathematics program develops higher order thinking processes. Vital fundamental math concepts and problem solving skills are introduced and practiced daily in areas including sorting and classifying, geometry, patterns, numbers, graphs, fractions, addition, subtraction, money, time, measurement and counting to 100.
Social Studies in Kindergarten introduce the children to people and customs of their community, our country, and the world around them.
In Science, students experience the Father's loving plan for all creation through hands-on activities, experiments, discussions, and group readings. The students discover and learn to appreciate the beauty of God's creation as they learn about themselves, others, and our wonderful world. Our program nurtures children's natural curiosity as they explore the wonders of life. Topics include life science, physical science, and earth science.
Homework
Homework is an important part of Kindergarten. While primarily a skill-building activity to develop personal responsibility, Kindergarten homework reinforces and provides additional practice time for newly introduced concepts. Homework is carried to and from school in a special homework folder. The work is checked for completion but is not part of their assessment.
Assessment
Students are evaluated on a daily basis in Kindergarten through teacher observation and authentic assessments. In addition to the four quarterly skill-based report cards and three parent-teacher conferences, seven progress reports are sent home throughout the year, ensuring that parents are fully informed regarding their child's progress. An informational sheet is sent home at the beginning of each calendar month informing the parents of the theme of the month, concepts to be introduced or emphasized, holiday celebration activities, and special activities.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants for Kindergarten must submit a completed application for admission and complete a screening process in order to be considered for admission to Christ the King School. The annual screenings are conducted in February for the purpose of helping the school ascertain if a child will meet with academic success at Christ the King School, and to determine if our program will meet the individual needs of a prospective student. Students applying for Kindergarten must have reached the age of five by September 1st of the enrollment year.
Kindergarten at CKS
