Early Childhood Center - Principal's Message
Dear Families,
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We all want our children to grow up to be what God has designed them
to be. At Joy Christian School, our mission is to build Christian leaders
ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world. At the Early Childhood
Center of Joy Christian School, we keep God as our center and work
with parents to nurture the total child...spiritually, socially, emotionally,
intellectually and physically.
Our Early Childhood Center staff would love to partner with you in teaching your
child "the way he should go," just as we are told in God's word. Our
beautiful facility is a safe, loving environment where your child will be nurtured
and educated.
In addition to Bible stories, songs, finger plays and daily prayer, your child
will experience both teacher-directed and child-initiated activities in our Preschool
program. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum will now include Core Knowledge
for Preschool. Your child will gain a firm foundation of knowledge and experiences
with which they will be well prepared for Kindergarten and be ready to continue
their educational career. Core Knowledge was implemented at Joy's elementary
and middle school during the 2006-2007 school year with huge success. The continuum
of Core Knowledge from Preschool through 8th grade, along with the integration
of Biblical principles promises to provide your child with excellence in education.
In addition to the Core Knowledge Curriculum, our ACSI accredited, full day Kindergarten
program offers a Christ centered education and the care of loving, highly experienced
teachers. Children receive daily Bible lessons and attend weekly chapel. Saxon
Math is used and provides the students with daily instruction and concrete hands
on experience that helps children develop higher order and abstract thinking
skills. Using Rigby’s Literacy By Design our reading program teaches children
both decoding and comprehension strategies. Art, Music, Technology and PE
taught by special area teachers are also a part of the Kindergarten experience
at Joy.
We would be happy to meet with you to answer any questions you may have and show
you what a wonderful advantage your child will have by attending Joy Christian
School - Early Childhood Center. Please call our office to schedule a visit today!
Blessings,
Andrea Suiter
Early Childhood Center Principal