EARLY LEARNING
Curriculum
St. Paul's offers a developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Program that begins with age two. Our entrance age requirement is September 1 for the three, four, and five year olds. It is our desire that children develop to the potential that God has planned for them.
We create an environment where children can experiment and explore with age appropriate activities and experience success that will enhance their future learning. The morning includes time where children learn Bible stories and songs. During circle time they may be introduced to a letter, color, or shape. The majority of the class session is spent in center activities. These activities are designed to cover various themes such as "seasons of the year".
Opportunities are given for making choices, making various items through a variety of means as well as opportunities to learn through play, such as the housekeeping corner. Activities that help the children learn to recognize and eventually write letters are included. Each child's "literacy" is emerging and activities are planned around that concept.
It is our goal to expose the children to letters and words and give them as much experience with the language as possible for their age.
PROGRAMS
St. Paul's Lutheran School provides Pre-school for children who are age 2, 3 or 4 by September 1st. We also provide Kindergarten for children who are age 5 by September 1st.
P-2 Program
The P2 Early Learning Program is a 2 and 3 year program. You can choose for your child to attend either 2, 3, or 5 days a week. The classroom hours are 8 AM TO 10:45 AM. The children who need care earlier than 8 AM can sign up for Before Care and children who need care later than 10:45 AM can sign up for after care.
P-3 Program
The P-3 program is a 3 year old program with a maximum of 20 students per day. There are two P-3 class with one full-time classroom assistant. You may choose for your child to attend either 2, 3 or 5 days a week. The class hours are 8 AM to 11 AM.Children must be independently potty trained in order to attend our 3 year old program.
P-4 Program
The P-4 program is a 4 year old program with a maximum of 20 students per day. There are two P-4 classes. Each class has a full-time classroom assistant. The P-4 program is a 5 day a week program. The class hours are 8 AM to 11 AM, Monday-Friday.