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Academics

Lower School

Kindergarten (Five-Year-Olds)

Kindergarten Discovery!

I love how I have grown up with the rest of my class, all together. But specifically, I loved learning how to read in kindergarten.
~ Ali, '23

Kindergarten Philosophy

Kindergarten is a magical year in a child’s educational journey. It bridges the knowledge and experiences of their younger years to the beginning stages of elementary school. We value every child and believe each child to be a capable and competent learner. Because we cherish the joy and wonder of this age, we provide opportunities for self-discovery through play and inquiry.

Moreover, young children learn how to intentionally bring themselves into their learning. We scaffold and intertwine cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional attributes into a developmentally appropriate and rigorous program. Our curriculum fosters their natural optimism, flexibility, persistence, resilience, and empathy. At St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, we treasure all children and the unique gifts they bring to our community.

Saints kindergartners become ready!

Saints become avid readers employing Reading Workshop strategies.
Welcoming all faiths, we teach students to celebrate diversity and to love and respect one another.
Our young Saints become writers with the ability to express themselves.
Our dedicated educators know and value each child.
Saints learn teamwork and explore together.
Our classes have time and space to build, role-play, explore and create.
Available are the tools and resources that generate discovery and enhance learning.
Young scientists learn to observe, compare, measure, and sort to learn about their natural world.
Students are encouraged to show who they are and develop their whole selves.
Using the Godly Play curriculum, students learn biblical stories of compassion, honesty and respect.
Our kindergartners develop essential mathematic strategies based on Singapore Math methods.
We provide tools which encourage creativity and problem solving.
Library time includes special visits from authors and illustrators
Our students develop facility with technology.

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Kindergarten Schedule

Daily
Language Arts

Math

Social Studies

Three times a week
P.E.

Twice a week

Science

Art
Music

Once a week

Spanish

Library

Technology

Religion

Chapel

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Lower School Curriculum
Cultivating foundational skills and work habits
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