- What are the hours for Kindergarten?
- Do Kindergarten students wear a uniform?
- Do Kindergarten students learn how to read?
- What end of year activities are planned?
- What is the process for enrolling a new student?
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What are the hours for Kindergarten?
8:00-2:30
We have a very full academic program in the morning, and an afternoon of
enrichment.
Day Care is available both before and after Kindergarten if needed. About
half of our students go to Day Care after Kindergarten.
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Do Kindergarten students wear a uniform?
Yes! Kindergarten students wear the school uniform. There are many
options that can be worn including some special "Friday" shirts. Formal
uniform is required about once a month when we go to special functions or
school masses. The complete uniform guidelines are in the
Parent/Teacher/Student Handbook.
Laced or velcroed tennis shoes, and socks need to be worn to school every
day. No other shoes are allowed on any day.
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Do Kindergarten students learn how to read?
The Language Arts program includes the Open Court phonics based instruction
and is supplemented with guided reading activities that expose students to
words, poems, and stories. If a student is developmentally ready, these
classroom experiences will give them the skills to begin to read in
Kindergarten. Most Kindergarten students are beginning readers by the end
of the year. However, some students need a little extra time and don't
begin reading until first grade.
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What end of year activities are planned?
The end of the school year has some exciting events for Kindergarten
students.
In May we will go by bus to the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific.
In June we will participate in the school's annual Field Day. This is an on
campus "Sports Day". At the end of the school year we will have a
Kindergarten class picnic at Evergreen Park. Families are invited to
attend. Finally, the Kindergarten students will have a very
special "Graduation" ceremony in the church. Students will sing, pray, and
share some of their special Kindergarten memories. There will be a
reception following. This is the last day of school for Kindergartners.
Check the calendar for the specific dates and times for these events.
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What is the process for enrolling a new student?
Students need to be 5 years old by September 1 of the year that they are
entering Kindergarten. The process begins in January with a New Parent
information evening. Check the parish bulletin or call the school office
for the exact date. The School has its annual Open House during Catholic
Schools Week which begins the last week of January. New families
are invited to visit the school during Open House. The application process
begins in February. Birth certificates and immunization records are
required. An appointment is made for you to bring your child to an
assessment screening. The process takes about 20 minutes.
The date is in early March. Notification of acceptance letters are mailed
around Easter. There is always a New Parent Information Morning in early
June for parents of incoming Kindergarten Students. Parents are welcome to
contact the school for a tour, a classroom observation, or to request to
speak to one of the Kindergarten teachers. Emails can be directed to the
teachers via the school website, or this website.
