Pre-Kindergarten

Below is a list of 2009-10 forms and information for Grade 2 students. All forms are due in the office by July 15, 2009. Students may not start School without a completed General Information Form on file.

The state licensed PK program at Highland provides a warm and supportive learning environment where each child is nurtured and encouraged to develop at his or her own rate of growth. The developmental curriculum promotes creativity, decision making and choice. Each child is encouraged to express his or her individuality, while learning to function as an effective member of the peer group.

There are two self-contained PK sections in the Chilton Building. Each is taught by a certified and experienced teacher and assistant. There is a large playground outside the building that features a sandbox, swings and climbing structure for students to enjoy during recess time.

Each facet of the PK curriculum includes multi-sensory educational experiences. The classrooms are well equipped with a variety of manipulatives and developmentally appropriate materials. Students are exposed to a Language Arts program that includes phonemic awareness and phonics activities, language experience, journals, big books and quality children's literature. The "Handwriting without Tears" program is introduced at this level.

The PK Math program includes free exploration of math manipulatives, counting, sorting, classification, graphing, problem solving, one-to-one correspondence, sequencing and patterning. Science is a hands-on approach to learning and discovery. Social Studies deals with basic historical facts, current events and developing an awareness of individuality.

In addition to the core subjects, PK students also participate in Music, Physical Education, Library, French and Spanish. PK students make their stage debut in the Winter Holiday and Grandparents Day programs, and also take several field studies throughout the year. PK students and Grade 3 reading buddies team up once a week for a reading activity. This is a favorite time for both groups. Parent Buddy Readers are also used to enrich the PK program.

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