2-Year-Old
Program
The
St. Joseph School 2-Year-Old Program addresses the social developmental
needs of children through creative play within a planned and
structured classroom. The curriculum is planned around monthly
themes that develop readiness skills through classroom activities
and materials such as books, puzzles, puppets, songs and games.
The children are introduced to the Catholic teachings and faith
through daily prayer, saying grace before snack, the classroom
prayer table, and interactions with others.
This
program is offered in morning and afternoon sessions. The morning
program runs from 9 - 11 and is available in two day (Tue/Thu)
or three day (Mon/Wed/Fri) sessions. Students enrolling in the
two day session must be two by September 1. Students enrolling
in the three day program must be three by March 1. The afternoon
program is only offered as a two day program and runs from 12:30
- 2:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. Students enrolling in this program
must be two by September 1.
Program
Outline:
- Help
emotional and social development by encouraging self-confidence,
self-expression, self-discipline and curiosity,
- Improve
and expand the child's ability to think, reason dn speak
clearly,
- Provide
varied developmentally appropriate experiences to broaden
horizons, increase ease of conversation and improve understanding
of the world,
- Give
frequent opportunities to experience success,
- Develop
a climate of confidence that will facilitate learing,
- Increase
the child's ability to cooperate and get along with others.
Please
review the 2-Year-Old Program curriculum
guide to learn more about the philosophy and instructional
goals for this program. If you have questions, review the Preschool
Frequently Asked Questions page
or contact the school office.
Preschool
Program
Our
Montessori preschool program for 3 - 5 year-old children creates
a highly individualized learning environment that teaches skill
mastery and develops creative thinking and self-confidence.
Through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, preschoolers engage
in liturgical teachings and prayer for a unique, faith-filled
experience. We believe the combination of the Montessori method
and the Catechesis of the Good Shepard is a key strength of
our preschool program.
The
St. Joseph School Preschool Program offers morning and afternoon
sessions. Children must be three years old by September 1. The
morning program runs from 8:30 until 11 and the afternoon program
runs from 12:45 until 3:15. Children may attend Preschool three,
four or five days per week. If you are interested in the three
or four day program, you may select your preferred days. These
programs fill up quickly so register
early!
Program
Goals:
- To
help enhance the child's natural sense of spirituality through
the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd materials,
- To
feel a sense of security and have successful experiences
twat school, which will enable the child to feel good about
her/himself,
- To
teach appropriate social skills and manners with peers and
adults,
- To
keep natural love of learning alive through the classroom
environment,
- To
value the respect of life, people and materials around him/her.
Please
review the Preschool Program curriculum
guide to learn more about the philosophy and instructional
goals for this program.
Click
here to view Frequently Asked Questions
about the Preschool Program.
