At
Scottsdale Christian Academy we offer both half day and all day
kindergarten sessions. Students must be five years old by September
1 of the current school year. Half-day morning kindergarten meets
from 8:30-11:30 AM. All day kindergarten meets from 8:10 a.m.-2:40
p.m. Classes are held at our Early Childhood Education Center
at 13840 North Tatum Blvd.
The
curriculum for half day and all day sessions is basically the same.
All classes have Chapel, Library, and Computers. The all day classes
will also have time for weekly Music and P.E. classes along with
additional curriculum extensions. Curriculum extensions for half-day
students are provided at home. After school day care is available
from 3:00-5:30 PM at an hourly rate.
SCA's
reading, writing, and phonics curriculum is published by
A Beka Book, Inc. Some children will learn to read in kindergarten.
All children will learn that reading is exciting and related to
what they and others think, speak and write.
Math
Their Way and Saxon Math teach math concepts using a great
variety of manipulatives and "real things". Students frequently
count, write, graph, pattern, compare, estimate, add and subtract
using materials such as unifix cubes, pattern blocks, colored beans,
interesting objects, toothpicks, or tiles.
Our
Scott Foresman science program is based on exploration and
discovery. Much of kindergarten science involves learning about
living things. Children observe plant and animal growth. They also
learn about habitats, seasons, textures, sounds, tastes, color mixing,
magnets, weather and insects.
Computers
are used in kindergarten to reinforce our curriculum and provide
both guided and independent practice in language, reading, math
and science.
Cooking
experience is also part of kindergarten. It is a learning activity
that includes identifying tools, learning simple hygiene and safety,
measuring ingredients, describing tastes and changes in the properties
of matter, and reading a recipe.
Social Studies for kindergarten includes study and appreciation
of our Pilgrim heritage, the symbolism of our flag, and significant
historical leaders of our country in conjunction with the “Let’s
Find Out” and “Time for Kids” newspapers.
Art and music are vital parts of the kindergarten curriculum. In
the classroom, students sing and enjoy music each day. Art includes
easel and table painting, craft projects, working with clay, print
art and finger painting. These activities are creative outlets for
students and also develop small muscle control, listening skills
and good work habits.
The
Bible curriculum used daily in kindergarten focuses on familiar
children's stories of the Bible from the Old and New Testaments.
These stories provide a foundation for living with an emphasis on
God's care for us. They address life issues such as being obedient,
being honest, sharing with others, getting along with others, taking
turns, being unselfish, and telling the truth. Students are encouraged
to have a heart for world missions by learning about people and
their customs throughout the world. Students attend chapel, learn
memory verses, sing praises and spend time in prayer. Our goal is
to show our students that the truths of the Bible are real and practical
to help them learn of Jesus Christ and His love for us.
Field
trips and other special activities occur throughout the year.
Many of the field trips that are taken help the children learn more
about our community.
"Play
is a child's work." It is true that through "play"
young children learn much. They have recess times each day. Children
are usually given "choosing time" during the day when
they may freely choose among the learning centers and activities
in the classroom.
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