Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.
- What's the difference between Pre-K & Junior Kindergarten
- How old do you need to be in Junior Kindergarten?
- Do you have computers in class?
- Do you have field trips?
- How can I register to this program?
- Do you wear uniforms?
- Do you have any enrichment activities?
- What is Reading Buddies?
What's the difference between Pre-K & Junior Kindergarten
In Pre-K children are INTRODUCED and begin to "fine
tune" the skills for
school. In Junior Kindergarten children "fine tune"
and begin to MASTER
the skills for school. Junior K has a structured schedule Monday-
Friday from
8:30 to 2:30pm with NO naps. Pre-school has flexible schedule
with your
choice of days and time, and children take a nap. The program is
also ideal
for anyone seeking maximum learning opportunities for his or her
pre-schooler.
The curriculum provided for the children is designed to develop
verbal
skills, reading, writing, mathematics, phonics, environment and
science.
Children accepted into this program will be exposed to a well-
rounded
curriculum including Music, Art, Physical Education, Computers
and Spanish.
How old do you need to be in Junior Kindergarten?
Junior Kindergarten children are usually 4 by September and are
usually turning 5 betweeen the months of September to February.
However, your preschool teacher, your director, and the Junior K
teacher(s) will work with you to determing what is the best
option is for your child.
Do you have computers in class?
Yes, we have computers in class for kids to learn math, reading,
and writing
through a variety of software.
Do you have field trips?
Yes. Field trips are an important part of our curriculum in
Junior K.
Going to the Pumpkin Patch, Disney on Ice, plays, Baskin Robin,
Discovery
Museum and the zoo are some of the fun places we go to.
How can I register to this program?
Register in person at Primary Plus or contact our administrator
Kathy
McDermot @ (408) 248-2464. Call ahead to get information on when
to register, the procedures and requirements.
Do you wear uniforms?
No, we do not wear uniforms, but we do have dress code.
Do you have any enrichment activities?
We have Spanish, Music, and P.E. class once a week to enhance our
student's
learning.
What is Reading Buddies?
Each junior kindergarten student is paired with a second grade
student for
the school year. The students work together on a variety of
activities
including reading books, playing, field trips, and creating craft
projects.
The reading buddy program is beneficial to the students in both
grades.