Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions parents ask.
What are the hours for kindergarten?
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM are school days. Monday and Wednesday are Home Based Learning Days, planned by the teacher and supervised by the parent for approximately 2 1/2 hours.Back to Top
What are the rules for kindergarten?
Be safe. Be kind. Follow directions. Those three pretty much cover everything! :)Back to Top
Can parents volunteer at school?
Absolutely! At CRCS, parents are encouraged to volunteer in some capacity for four hours each month. Some parents help in the classroom while others help during our lunch time or from home. We want and need your help.Back to Top
Of course! Learning phonics is part of learning to read. In our classroom, we have a balanced reading program that teaches phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies. We use a variety of materials: big books and other enlarged text for shared reading, children's literature for read alouds, leveled and decodable readers for guided reading, as well as a systematic scope and sequence for the teaching of phonics skills. The children use their phonics skills to write stories and messages. As they learn more phonics, they are able to apply this learning to their spelling.Back to Top
At CRCS, we have a unique combination of learning at school and at home. All students attend school on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to be taught gradelevel objectives with their teacher and peers. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the students are working on grade level objectives with their parent at home. We call these days, Home Based Learning Days. The assignments are planned by the classroom teacher but the work is done at home under the guidance of the parent. This way the kids get a great combination of group and one-on-one instruction.Back to Top
How long has CRCS been around?
CRCS was started in August of 2000 by a small group of parents. It's been amazing to see how the school has continued to growover the years. We became our own 501(c)3 non profit organization in the summer of 2009.Back to Top
Do the kids get special classes?
Kindergarten kids are in the classroom with their teacher all morning but the 1st through 8th graders have "special" classes. Depending on the grade level, they may have Spanish, Art Masterpiece, Music, and Physical Education. We do not have a computer lab but all teachers have a laptop in their classroom for use by the students and teacher.Back to Top
Do you go on any field trips and can parents come along?
We usually go on 5-6 field trips scattered throughout the school year. Field trips are planned and scheduled by the teacher during the summer. Some are the same each year, while others change based upon what is available. We take one parent chaperone per 4 children. We do not allow siblings to attend the field trips as they might distract the parent from fulfilling their role as driver and chaperone for the kindergarten students.Back to Top
Do all of the teacher's attend CrossRoads Nazarene Church?
Some do, some don't but we all attend Christian churches that believe Jesus is God's Son and that the Bible is God's Holy Word. Some of our teacher's attend Cornerstone, Chandler Christian, Christ Life, The Grove, as well as Crossroads, and other churches in the area.Back to Top
Do the kids have access to computers?
We have one laptop per classroom for use by the teacher and students. Students use the laptop during the morning to supplement the reading, phonics, or math instruction. HomeBased Learning Plans frequently direct parents to appropriate websites for reading or math activities.Back to Top
Sure! Just call the office manager at the school and make an appointment.Back to Top
Where can I get information about what is taught in Kindergarten at CRCS?
Check out this website. Click on Curriculum Overview to get a lot of information.Back to Top
Is the school private or charter?
CRCS is a private, Christian K-8 school. We are our own 501(c)3 organization. You can get more information at the school's website. Check out www.crcsonline.com for our statement of faith, tuition rates, and other helpful information like reviews by some of our parents.Back to Top
We always try to keep the class size for kindergarten at around 14. It's WONDERFUL for the kids and the teacher. :)Back to Top