We are blessed to have a wonderful instructional program here for Kindergarteners and Pre-K.  Due to our advanced program, please note that age cut-offs may be different from public or other private schools.

Admissions Rules For Pre-K

• The applying child must be 4 years old by June 1st of the coming year.
• Exceptions clause for children of returning Aletheia families:  If the child’s birthday is in the month of June, he/she will be placed on a holding list until the last week in May.  The child will be evaluated by the teacher and if the child shows readiness, then he/she will be admitted on a trial basis of 6-weeks, if the Pre-K class is not already filled.  At the end of the first sex weeks period, a decision will be made concerning the possibility of that child continuing at Aletheia’s Pre-K program.

Admissions Rules For Kindergarten

• An applying child must be 5 years old by June 1st of the coming year.
• A child with a birthday in June may ask for a screening by the Kindergarten teacher, at which time the following will be determined:  (1) The child may be approved and placed on the Kindergarten roll if space is available;  (2) The child may be recommended for the Pre-K class; (3) The child may be asked to wait and be re-evaluated by the end of May for possible enrollment.
• No child with a July or August birthday will be evaluated or admitted into the Kindergarten class.

Curriculum and Daily Schedule for Pre-K

• Bible: Discover God’s Word and Scripture Bites
• Math:  Scott Foresman
• Phonics:  Sing, Spell, Read, and Write

Curriculum and Daily Schedule for Kindergarten

• Bible:  The Bible (any version), Read & Share Bible, What Would Jesus Do?
• Math:  Bob Jones University Press and various helps and manipulatives
• Reading:  Sing, Spell, Read, and Write readers and worktext
• Phonics:  Sing, Spell, Read, and Write
• Science:  Various Hands-On studies and activities
• Social Studies:  Various Hands-On studies and activities
• Spelling:  Sing, Spell, Read, and Write
• Penmanship:  Concerned Communications

Reading and Language Objectives:

The reading and language courses give a solid foundation in mastering all the letter sounds and names, introduces blending consonants with the short vowels, and the decoding of simple short vowel words and specific sight words.  Next, specific letter clusters and long vowels are introduced.  This program uses a multi-sensory approach to reading and incorporates music, games, charts, and video to make learning fun!  The SSRW readers provide opportunities for a child to build vocabulary and practice oral reading skills.  Each reader stresses specific phonics rules that are used at the same time the rule is taught and practiced.  A worktext also accompanies the program, gives necessary written practice, and helps match the students’ individual learning style to the instruction.

It is our desire to develop eager readers, using a strong phonics-based program integrated with many hands-on activities and games.  We want the chidlren to have fun with reading and develop a love for literature.  The forms of literature we use are The Bible, fables, poems, and stories emphasizing specific character qualities in Bible history and American history.  Reading content is carefully selected to encourage growth in Christ by strengthening the child in Biblical principles and Christ-like character.