Kindergarten Program
This program offers students an opportunity to prepare for elementary school in a loving, high quality program. Taught by certified and experienced teachers, our kindergarten classes build a strong foundation in Christian education while developing the fundamentals needed to succeed in school.
CCS offers full and half day programs and small class sizes. Our half day Kindergarten program is unique in the Tallahassee area, in that it is a four hour morning program. (8:30-12:30). The Kindergarten and First Grade teachers work together to make sure that a student leaving the CCS Kindergarten program is fully prepared academically to enter first grade. Children participate in developmentally appropriate activities that promote spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. Students must five years old by September 1st to enroll. Our Kindergarten program is fully accredited by SACS and ACSI.
Curriculum
What is Christian Education?
Christian education is distinctive in that it presents all subject areas in the context of God’s view of the world. When a student is taught from a Biblical worldview, by a teacher with a personal relationship with Jesus, the result is Christian Education. The student develops higher level thinking skills, character qualities, and a work/study ethic based on an understanding of what the Bible has to say about life. All of his life choices are made based on his understanding of the Bible and the plan God has for his life.
Students are encouraged to develop their intellect to its fullest potential through cultivating the habits of mind that enable them to become life long learners. It is our desire that students who leave CCS will encounter and impact today’s culture with the ability to think Biblically, defend their faith and manage their personal and professional lives in a way that will bring honor to God.
What are the characteristics of a typical kindergartner?
The average Kindergarten student is enthusiastic, helpful and wants to do what is expected of him. He needs attention, affection and encouragement. His energy is evident in his fidgeting and short attention span. Sometimes, his opposite extremes of emotions and behavior can be surprising.
During this year, you can expect your Kindergartner to:
· develop a positive, realistic self-image
· learn to respect himself
· begin to understand his own uniqueness
· gain awareness of his feelings
· learn to express feelings
· Begin to learn from his mistakes
Overall, Kindergartners are all about the business of changing!
SPIRITUAL FORMATION |
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At CCS, our spiritual formation program is the most important thing we do. Through daily interactions and classroom Bible instruction, we want to teach our students to know God’s Word, praise His name and grow daily as young believers.
A major focus in Kindergarten is learning to share prayer requests and praying for one another, our school, and our families.
Bible lessons are based on familiar Bible stories, and students learn to respect and treasure God’s Word. Students memorize short scripture verses and learn to apply them to their lives.
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FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES |
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Field trips and special activity days enhance the educational program for Kindergartners. Some of these include: -Bumper Bowling
In addition, Kindergartners participate in a number of school-wide events including: -Spirit Days -Grandparents’ Day -Year-end Celebration
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BIBLE |
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Familiar Bible stories are expanded into a theme of “God’s Gifts to Me” as first graders study how God gives gifts. Bible lessons include the following gifts God gives: a place to live, a family, leaders, helpers, His Son, His Word and the church. |
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MATH |
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Through the study of our number system with its exact, precise, reliable and logical nature, children are provided a glimpse of our Creator. The Saxon Kindergarten Math program provides a system of daily instruction, practice, and assessments to actively engage students in the learning process. Concepts are developed through hands-on math experiences and concrete examples that help the children develop abstract and higher-order thinking skills. The core of the Kindergarten mathematics curriculum focuses on the mastery of these concepts and skills: -Counting, reading & writing numbers -Ordinal numbers |
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Resources and Textbooks |
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-Open Court Reading & Writing -Saxon Math -Teacher created units |
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MUSIC |
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Music is a natural, joyful part of young children’s lives. It can also be a wonderful blessing in our lives when we are given the tools to understand and enjoy it. Singing, moving, playing instruments, and creating music are all part of our elementary school music curriculum.
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ART |
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CCS believes that Christians have a responsibility to express and develop their creative nature in accordance with the standards of beauty and truth revealed in scripture. Various art activities are incorporated throughout the instructional program, and Kindergarten students have multiple opportunities to:
-Express themselves creatively -Explore color, pattern, and design |
LANGUAGE ARTS |
The purpose of the Language Arts program in the elementary program at CCS is to teach students to understand and communicate effectively in oral and written formats. The ultimate goal is for students to be able to effectively articulate and communicate the gospel message. The students will understand that they are created in the image of a God who communicates clearly with His people. Highlights of the Kindergarten Language Arts program are:
-Systematic instruction in phonics to develop phonemic awareness, oral fluency and strong decoding skills |
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SOCIAL STUDIES |
Analyzing past and present events |
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-Homes |
SCIENCE |
The teaching of science at CCS is |
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-Bears |
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS |
CCS is happy to offer parents the option of enrolling their child in our half day (8:30-12:30)or full day (8:30-3:00) program. A combination plan is also available. |
LIBRARY |
The CCS Library supports the school’s instructional program by providing a wide variety of materials as well as instruction in how to use them. Kindergarten teachers maintain classroom libraries from which students check out books to take home on a weekly basis.
In addition, Kindergarteners make monthly visits to the school library for story hour programs presented by our school librarian. These activities help acclimate them to the larger library and give them a sense of anticipation and confidence about what to expect in first grade. |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
The goal of the CCS Physical Education
Once weekly classes emphasize: -Skill development |