Shades Mountain Christian School

All of our Preschool and Kindergarten programs from daily from 8:00-11:45am. The K3 program (for three year olds) and K4 program (for four year olds) is either a 3 or 5 day program (parental decision). Kindergarten (for five year olds) is a 5 day program. For those Preschool and Kindergarten students who need to remain later than 11:45am, we provide an After School Program for an additional cost.
 
The After School Program (ASP) is available for students in K3 through 6th grade. This program includes supervised recreation, study, rest, reading, snack times, and other creative activities. The ASP follows the same school calendar and observes the same holidays and off days as SMCS. On scheduled half days of school, the ASP begins at noon. Registration for ASP is done on Orientation Day. Prior to any kindergarten child utilizing the ASP, whether frequently, infrequently, or emergency, a notarized affidavit must be on file. This form is available on Orientation Day, where a notary will document your signature. This form allows us to comply with state regulations.

Preschool - K3 is for students who are three years old on or before September 1st and who are potty trained. During the year students will learn how to count from 1 to 30, concepts of the numbers 1 through 15, the formation and sounds of the letters A through Z, and memorize 19 Bible verses. Special weeks during the year focus on: Fall, farm, rainforests, Australia, community helpers, ponds, countries of the world, and oceans. Special days include: A Thanksgiving feast, Christmas program and party, Dr. Seuss' birthday, Teddy Bear slumber party (during the school day), Valentine's day party, Easter party and egg hunt, and and end of year Kindergarten Fun Day with inflatables.


Preschool - K4 is for students who are four years old on or before September 1st and who are potty trained. We use A Beka curriculum and students also have classes in music, art, and physical education. During the year students will learn the formations of the numbers 1 through 20, to count from 1 to 100, begin to build skills for reading groups, memorize 26 Bible verses, learn the formations of each letter of the alphabet, language development, number sequencing concepts, among other things! Field trips include: Build A Bear Workshop, Pumpkin Patch, Bud's Best Cookie Factory, Children's Theater, and Wald Park. Fun days include: Spirit week, pajama day, Teddy Bear slumber party (during the school day), Dr. Seuss' birthday, and a Kindergarten Fun Day with inflatables.


Kindergarten (K5) is for students who are five years old on or before September 1st. We use A Beka curriculum and students also have classes in music, art, and physical education. During the year students will learn beginning Spanish, how to write sentences, a variety of science topics, one number math operations, and how to read with a strong emphasis on phonics (which continues to be developed through 2nd grade). The 100th day of school is celebrated by dressing up as “centurions” and doing classroom activities that involve the number 100. Students have a Happy 100th Day cake and release 100 balloons.


For grade-specific supply lists please click here.