Is my child ready for Junior Kindergarten?

The following are general guidelines and signs that your child may be ready for Junior Kindergarten. We also recommend that your child is four years of age by September 1st, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year.

Some signs that your child is rady for Junior Kindergarten include:

• Your child recognizes most colors
• Your child has an understanding of numbers
• Your child possesses social readiness skills
• Your child enjoys expressing his/her creativity
• Your child exibits some fine motor skills
• Your child is able to listen to and follow simple directions
• Your child is yearning to learn 

Goals for the Junior Kindergarten Program include:

Faith Formation   

• Understand the gifts we are given and how good our God is
• Develop a natural curiosity and wonder about God and the world
• Shape attitudes of love and respect for self and others
• Learn simple and short prayers
• Learn songs, and participate in special liturgies

Language and Literacy

• Understand and tell stories
• Recognize pictures, words, and stories
• Understand that writing is communication
• Introduction to the Spanish language
• Introduction to the use and benefits of a library
• Introduction to a pre-writing program               

Math Concepts

• Count and sort objects into groups
• Recognize shapes
• Make comparisions of size, shape, length, and weight
• Introduction to the use of technology via computers

Arts (Music and art)

• Express ideas and thoughts in crative ways
• Paint, draw, and sculpt
• Participate in music class (one day a week)
• Music and Movement
• Recognize colors

Physical development

• Move with balance and coordination
• Participate in indoor and outdoor physical activity
• Use writing toos, puzzles, scisors, blocks, play-dough, tricycles, and computers

Social development

• Play and work cooperatively
• Follow classroom rules
• Assume responsiblity for behavior, classroom materials, and school routine
• Interact positively with other children
• Participate in group activities

Emotional development

• Form a positive self-image
• Develop self-control
• Relate to others in group situations
• To promote self-help skills
• Utilize quiet and reflective moments

Science

• Observe seasonal changes
• Communicate observations
• Make predictions

Goals for Parents:

• Actively participate in your child’s education
• Understand the correlation between home environment and school success
• Celebrate our community and participate in school activities
• Be aware of available community resources
• Read to your children on a regular basis

Testimonials from current families!

"Our children have had the pleasure of experiencing the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs at Resurrection School. We are nothing more than thrilled with all elements of the programs - the teaching staff, the curriculum, the enrichment programs and the warm sense of community throughout the school. Resurrection is providing a strong foundation for our children's intellectual, social, and community-minded development. We are so thankful!"
The Remai Family

"Every parent is looking for the ideal early childhood program that will set the foundation for their child's educational journey. We chose Resurrection because of the excellent academic program that is articulated from JK through 8th grade, the family feeling we saw at the school, the spirit of peace that is actively taught and the expertise of the staff. Mrs. Geraci and the JK team at Resurrection provides a structured, nurturing, child based and developmentally appropriate experience that will set a youngster on the right path. Our little boy comes home singing songs that teach the concepts, smiling as we put his work on our refrigerator and chats through dinner about his learning experiences. In all my 17 years of teaching and training teachers, I believe Hrarriet Geraci to be the model teacher for this age.

The Resurrection office staff, administration and parent community is icing on the cake. We were immediately accepted and included in the Resurrection community. We feel as if we've known these people for years. The atmosphere of the community is warm, inviting and like a second family for those of us who don't have family living nearby. We are blessed."
The Karmirantzos Family

"We chose Resurrection because we wanted our son to be instilled with Catholic values and have a sense of community. Our son has flourished in the last two months. His language and social skills have improved already! He loves the endless activites - Open Court Reading, Religion, Art, Music, Spanish, library, free choice, and outside play. He comes home with a smile on his face while singing a new song, counting numbers in Spanish, or showing off his artwork. Mrs. Geraci and her aides are warm and friendly which as a parent is very comforting. We are very pleaed with the JK program and highly recommedt it to you and your child."
The Fekete Family