Montessori Pre-K

Pre-Kindergarten Information Sheet

"When it came time to determine where our child would attend school we wanted a place that offered a strong foundation both educationally and spiritually and Holy Family Academy proved to be the perfect choice. Within the first few months of Pre-K I could see our daughter becoming more articulate, self-confident, considerate and spiritual, not to mention academically how much she advanced with both math and reading! We are beyond pleased to have found the community in Holy Family Academy!"

Phil and Kelly Schoeff,
Parents of a lower school student

Three and four year old children are enrolled in the same class, and participate in a Montessori program. The philosophy of Montessori education is to support students in their natural development of mind, body and soul.

Both Montessori and Classical education seek to allow students to behold the truth, goodness and beauty in the world as revealed to mankind through the Incarnation.

The Montessori Method principles:

• Respect for each child
• Freedom and independence for each child
• Intrinsic motivation
• Practicing concentration

 
There are four options for Pre-Kindergarten:
 

• 5 Day all day
  • Monday – Friday, 8:45 – 3:00
• 3 Day all day
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:45 – 3:00
• 5 Day ½ day
  • Monday – Friday, 8:45 – 11:30
• 3 Day ½ day
  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:45 – 11:30

Students enrolled in the ½ day options leave prior to the students eating lunch.
Parents may choose to increase their child’s attendance from ½ day to full day, or 3 day to 5 day, at any time during the year. Tuition will be pro-rated accordingly.

The Montessori approach works best when students attend 5 days per week, for 1/2 day.  This option allows the students to be in a similar routine and affords the best chance for consistent, substantive progress. 

The learning opportunities for students who enroll 3 days per week, for 1/2 day are still considerable; as they are for students who attend all day. 

We balance these options, always keeping in mind that we work with families to ensure that our programs fit their needs.
 
Students must be at least 3 years old by September 1 to enroll in Pre-Kindergarten.
Students must be 5 years old by September 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.