Belief Statement

Strong kindergarten programs are connected to later success in school is supported by current research and early childhood studies.

Kindergarten classrooms consist of a variety of educational experiences that provide physical, social and intellectual development for all students.

Kindergarten students interact with others in an environment that helps them develop each of these educational experiences in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.

Kindergarten students are provided rich experiences that enhance skills in listening, speaking, emergent reading and writing, mathematical concepts, science and social studies discoveries.

Instructional activities in kindergarten reflect students actively involved in learning and exploring by providing a hands-on approach that is presented in a combination of individual, small group, and whole group settings.

Kindergarten student instruction includes a balance between teacher directed and child initiated activities that allow opportunities for children to use problem solving strategies to make decisions.

Appropriate assessments are used to identify the strengths and needs of each kindergarten child in order to build upon those strengths and challenge each individual to his/her potential.

A strong educational background in early childhood education and knowledge of current research concerning child development and is a criteria for strong kindergarten teachers.

Strong kindergarten programs are connected to later success in school is supported by current research and early childhood studies.

Kindergarten classrooms consist of a variety of educational experiences that provide physical, social and intellectual development for all students.

Kindergarten students interact with others in an environment that helps them develop each of these educational experiences in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.

Kindergarten students are provided rich experiences that enhance skills in listening, speaking, emergent reading and writing, mathematical concepts, science and social studies discoveries.

Instructional activities in kindergarten reflect students actively involved in learning and exploring by providing a hands-on approach that is presented in a combination of individual, small group, and whole group settings.

Kindergarten student instruction includes a balance between teacher directed and child initiated activities that allow opportunities for children to use problem solving strategies to make decisions.

Appropriate assessments are used to identify the strengths and needs of each kindergarten child in order to build upon those strengths and challenge each individual to his/her potential.

A strong educational background in early childhood education and knowledge of current research concerning child development and is a criteria for strong kindergarten teachers.