Pre-Kindergarten

St. Mark’s pre-primary department is a busy and exciting place! Children are exposed to an interactive, developmentally appropriate program that reflects the philosophy of the school. The curriculum strives to educate the total child and promote growth in all areas of development: intellectual, social, physical, spiritual, and emotional. Daily opportunities for creative expression are provided in both classroom and resource classes. A variety of teaching techniques is used to meet the needs of students and to challenge them to become independent thinkers and learners.

Low student-teacher ratios provide for excellent classroom environments. Each classroom has a degreed teacher, as well as a qualified full-time teaching assistant. Pre-primary faculty and staff are certified in CPR and first aid, and have taken a course in Safeguarding God’s Children.

More information about Pre-Kindergarten I (three year-olds)
More information about Pre-Kindergarten II (four year-olds)

Classrooms and playgrounds are child-centered, and designed for safety and comfort. Each classroom has two exits and a bathroom in the room or adjacent to the room. Each class has access to a kitchen adjacent to its room or in its building. The windows provide for a bright, airy atmosphere, allowing visibility to the outside tree shaded environment. An abundance of teaching materials, supplies, manipulatives, and enthusiastic parental involvement helps to meet the educational needs of each student.