Academics
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Welcome
We know that choosing the right Kindergarten program for your child is an important decision and that you may have many questions as you explore your options. At Calvary Christian School, we invite you to ask those questions and discover the people, programs, and community that make our school unique. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment where children can grow academically, socially, physically, and spiritually while confidently adjusting to the experience of full-day school. Through our thoughtfully designed Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs, we challenge and support each child while helping them discover their gifts and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Kindergarten students become part of a vibrant community of curious and engaged learners. Our rich program includes literacy development, foundational math skills, hands-on experimentation in our state-of-the-art elementary science lab, physical education, Bible, technology, foreign language instruction, and fine and performing arts. Each Kindergarten classroom is led by an experienced teacher and assistant teacher, providing an exceptional 10-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio and creating opportunities for meaningful individual attention. Our teachers provide a challenging and engaging curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on building genuine relationships with their students. In a supportive classroom environment, Kindergarten students build confidence, develop their individual strengths, and learn to work together as a caring and cooperative community.
Our Transitional Kindergarten program offers a dynamic Elementary School experience with opportunities to participate in elementary-aged enrichment programs. TK is intentionally designed to provide a meaningful introduction to Elementary School while giving students the developmental, social, and academic preparation they need to thrive in Kindergarten. With classes of up to 16 students, our experienced lead teacher and assistant teacher provide individualized attention and create a classroom environment where each child can grow with confidence. TK students are also welcomed into the broader Elementary School community and participate in enrichment opportunities including physical education, Bible, technology, foreign language instruction, and fine and performing arts.
We look forward to meeting your family and sharing the people, programs, and experiences that make Calvary’s Kindergarten and TK programs special. We invite you to reach out with any questions and learn more about how Calvary Christian School can partner with your family as your child begins this exciting chapter. May God bless you as you explore the opportunities ahead and consider Calvary for your child’s educational journey.
Sincerely,
Tina Jones
Elementary School Head
Our Kindergarten students become part of a vibrant community of curious and engaged learners. Our rich program includes literacy development, foundational math skills, hands-on experimentation in our state-of-the-art elementary science lab, physical education, Bible, technology, foreign language instruction, and fine and performing arts. Each Kindergarten classroom is led by an experienced teacher and assistant teacher, providing an exceptional 10-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio and creating opportunities for meaningful individual attention. Our teachers provide a challenging and engaging curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on building genuine relationships with their students. In a supportive classroom environment, Kindergarten students build confidence, develop their individual strengths, and learn to work together as a caring and cooperative community.
Our Transitional Kindergarten program offers a dynamic Elementary School experience with opportunities to participate in elementary-aged enrichment programs. TK is intentionally designed to provide a meaningful introduction to Elementary School while giving students the developmental, social, and academic preparation they need to thrive in Kindergarten. With classes of up to 16 students, our experienced lead teacher and assistant teacher provide individualized attention and create a classroom environment where each child can grow with confidence. TK students are also welcomed into the broader Elementary School community and participate in enrichment opportunities including physical education, Bible, technology, foreign language instruction, and fine and performing arts.
We look forward to meeting your family and sharing the people, programs, and experiences that make Calvary’s Kindergarten and TK programs special. We invite you to reach out with any questions and learn more about how Calvary Christian School can partner with your family as your child begins this exciting chapter. May God bless you as you explore the opportunities ahead and consider Calvary for your child’s educational journey.
Sincerely,
Tina Jones
Elementary School Head
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Academics in a Private School Setting
From the very beginning of Elementary School, Calvary Christian School is committed to developing children in all areas of life – academically, physically, and spiritually. By nurturing a strong community on our campus, new students are welcomed with care as they lay the foundation for their educational years. Through our developmentally academic program, we are committed to providing extensive enrichment classes, a nurturing environment, small class sizes, and extra-curricular activities that foster whole-child growth in our students.
In Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, students are instructed in core subjects, as well as an array of enrichment classes such as art, music, drama, foreign language, technology, and physical education. These students have full access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including complete computer and science labs, a beautiful sanctuary, a deluxe artificial turf sports field, and fine and performing arts studios. We also recognize that the first years of Elementary School and the transition to a full-day program can be a profound transition for many families, and therefore the kindergarten classes have their own play yard where they can play, discover and grow alongside children their own size.
As we are committed to modeling Christian values and academic excellence among our school community, the opportunity for strong relationships among our students, staff and parents is top priority. We are passionate about what we do, and we know that it is in the best interest of our students to have parents as active partners in their educational journey.
In Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, students are instructed in core subjects, as well as an array of enrichment classes such as art, music, drama, foreign language, technology, and physical education. These students have full access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including complete computer and science labs, a beautiful sanctuary, a deluxe artificial turf sports field, and fine and performing arts studios. We also recognize that the first years of Elementary School and the transition to a full-day program can be a profound transition for many families, and therefore the kindergarten classes have their own play yard where they can play, discover and grow alongside children their own size.
As we are committed to modeling Christian values and academic excellence among our school community, the opportunity for strong relationships among our students, staff and parents is top priority. We are passionate about what we do, and we know that it is in the best interest of our students to have parents as active partners in their educational journey.
Homework
Homework in the first years of Elementary School is intended to reinforce and strengthen skills taught in class. In many cases, parents may need to give assistance.
Approved time allocations for assigned homework based on the average student are as follows:
Approved time allocations for assigned homework based on the average student are as follows:
| Transitional K | 10 minutes of family reading |
| Kindergarten | 15 minutes, four nights a week |
Grading
Students are assessed in academic proficiency as well as work habits and personal development. In Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, students are assessed on individual achievement and proficiency, based on Calvary grade-level expectations for academic achievement (a numeric system outlined below), in addition to work habits and personal development grades.
Grading Scales
List of 2 items.
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Academic Grading Scale
3 Student is meeting grade-level expectations. 2 Student is approaching grade-level expectations. 1 Student is having difficulty meeting grade-level expectations. -
Work and Personal Development
E Excellent G Good N Needs Improvement U Unsatisfactory
Field Trips
Beginning in Transitional Kindergarten, Calvary seeks to provide students with field trip opportunities that enrich our academic and spiritual goals and inspire greater interest in learning and service. Over the years, our Elementary School students enjoy educational experiences such as aquariums, the science centers, and historic locations that directly relate to classroom studies. Additionally, students in each grade level take community service field trips connected to their ministry of service. TK and Kindergarten field trips often include the local fire station, Underwood Farms, and a local museum.
