St. Helen School offers a half-day (7:45am - 11:30am) or full day (7:45am - 2:45pm) Pre-kindergarten for students four years of age (See admissions/enrollment page). Maximum class size is 18 students with one certified teacher and one teacher's aide. Curriculum includes Religion, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Art, Music and computers. Pre-K students also participate in all prayer services and many of the school events and activities.
GOALS:
The purpose of our program is to serve families with three and four year old students preparing for Transitional Kindergarten by having him/her participate in a developmental program which provides opportunities for growth in all areas: spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social and physical. We wish to do this in a loving Catholic -Christian environment in which Catholic values including the value, dignity and giftedness of each person are stressed. Only in
conjunction with parents (the primary educators of their children) can our purpose be realized.
We would like to direct your child toward goals:
1. To develop an enthusiastic attitude towards school, a real desire to
learn and have a positive self-esteem.
2. To provide learning experiences, which address the developmental
needs of the child.
3. To attain a well-rounded personality by trying new things, facing and solving problems,
assuming responsibility for his/her actions and adjusting to occasional failure.
4. To behave in a socially approved manner and to become a contributing
member of the group.
5. To become more aware of God and His goodness while becoming
aware of themselves and the world around them.
6. To foster intellectual development based upon the child’s own natural
curiosity so that he or she can initiate his or her own activities, ask
questions, discover answers, use language appropriately.
7. To attain maximum physical growth and performance by improving
the coordination of large and small muscles, by dressing him or
herself, and observing good health habits.
8. To distinguish fact from fantasy, develop good memory, foster
creativity, and increase perceptual skills.
9. To speak English in an age appropriate way by having many
opportunities to speak, hear, and sing in English.
10. To become aware of Catholic/Christian morals and values and to live
these in everyday life.
conjunction with parents (the primary educators of their children) can our purpose be realized.
We would like to direct your child toward goals:
1. To develop an enthusiastic attitude towards school, a real desire to
learn and have a positive self-esteem.
2. To provide learning experiences, which address the developmental
needs of the child.
3. To attain a well-rounded personality by trying new things, facing and solving problems,
assuming responsibility for his/her actions and adjusting to occasional failure.
4. To behave in a socially approved manner and to become a contributing
member of the group.
5. To become more aware of God and His goodness while becoming
aware of themselves and the world around them.
6. To foster intellectual development based upon the child’s own natural
curiosity so that he or she can initiate his or her own activities, ask
questions, discover answers, use language appropriately.
7. To attain maximum physical growth and performance by improving
the coordination of large and small muscles, by dressing him or
herself, and observing good health habits.
8. To distinguish fact from fantasy, develop good memory, foster
creativity, and increase perceptual skills.
9. To speak English in an age appropriate way by having many
opportunities to speak, hear, and sing in English.
10. To become aware of Catholic/Christian morals and values and to live
these in everyday life.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
Enrollment in the St. Helen School Pre-K is open to children who reach their third
birthday by September 1. All children must be fully potty trained and able to attend to
their own potty needs. All children are admitted on a two-week probation period. If
needed the director/teacher may assess the student to determine readiness for the
program before acceptance.
birthday by September 1. All children must be fully potty trained and able to attend to
their own potty needs. All children are admitted on a two-week probation period. If
needed the director/teacher may assess the student to determine readiness for the
program before acceptance.
Pre-Kindergarten Schedule
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Daily Schedule (Monday-Thursday)
7:30am – 8:00am: Sign-in, free play 8:00am – 8:30am: Prayer and Class Meeting (Calendar, etc) 8:30am – 9:00am: Introduction to Concepts 9:00am - 9:30am: Recess & Snack 9:30am – 10:00am: Literature or Health & Safety 10:00am - 10:30am: Sounds & Letters 10:30am – 11:00am: Social Studies or Math or Science or Technology 11:00am – 11:15am: Physical Education 11:15am - 11:30am: Dismissal of AM Group 11:30am – 12:00pm: Lunch 12:00pm – 1:15pm: Nap time 1:15pm – 1:35pm: Manipulatives 1:35pm – 1:50pm: PM Snack 1:50pm – 2:30pm: Board Games / Arts & Crafts 2:30pm – 2:45pm: Clean up time & Dismissal |
Friday Schedule
7:30am – 8:00am: Sign-in, free play 8:00am – 8:30am: Prayer and Class Meeting (Calendar, etc) 8:30am – 9:00am: Introduction to Concepts 9:00am - 9:30am: Recess & Snack 9:30am – 10:00am: Literature or Health & Safety 10:00am - 10:30am: Sounds & Letters 10:30am – 11:00am: Social Studies or Math or Science or Technology 11:00am – 11:20am: Music 11:20am - 11:40am: Read a Story 11:40am – 12:00pm: Snack/Lunch 12:00pm – 12:30PM: Indoor Play 12:30pm – 12:45pm: Dismissal |
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Accredited by
The Western Catholic Educational Association The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Pre-School Licensed by the State of California |
Staff
Principal/Administrator Mrs. Guadalupe Castañon PreK Director/Teacher Mrs. Claudia Sandoval Administrative Assistant Mrs. Paty Castro |
