Pre-Kindergarten Program

Pre-Kindergarten Program

• FULL-DAY PRE-K PROGRAM
• BUS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF
• WRAP-AROUND CHILD CARE FROM 2:50-6 PM AVAILABLE
• ACCEPTING WEEHAWKEN STUDENTS WHO WILL HAVE REACHED FOUR YEARS OF AGE BY OCTOBER 1st.

• THE WEEHAWKEN ADVANTAGE
  Pre-K students participate in all school activities, including assemblies, special educational programs (Read across America, BookPals, Magic Science, etc.) class trips, Pride Day, Book Fair, School Pictures and Character Education.
• Classes are small, with highly qualified teachers and aides in each classroom.
• All special subject areas (art, music, library, health, and physical education) are taught by highly qualified teachers licensed in those areas.
• Curriculum meets or exceeds state requirements in every subject area, as stated in the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Computer clusters in each classroom with broadband Internet connectivity and age-appropriate software for enrichment, review and reinforcement.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.
• Full-time licensed pediatric nurse on staff.
  
  

• Build self-esteem and promote feelings of security and success
• Develop responsibility and self-control
• Develop problem-solving skills
• Integrate language development (literature, phonics, listening, speaking)
• Develop an interest in and a joy of learning
• Build reading readiness