Parents must complete an interest form. Selection is made on a lottery basis from the forms received. In first grade, the time for play and socialization is decreased as the academic requirements needed to read and do mathematics are increased. This experience is for those students who have successfully completed the kindergarten experience. These programs are designed for students in kindergarten through first grade who have been identified as having unique learning needs.
Students learn coordination skills through rhythm and singing.
Students may choose to attend centers on art, music, reading, game playing, puzzles, blocks, playdough, etc. An Early Childhood Development Center must be designed to meet the various instructional and emotional needs of the young child. It is important ot make the environment warm and inviting as well as physically suited to the activities which they will encounter as a part of their curriculum and instruction. The Building Exterior features a Courtyard and Nature Trail as well as an interesting building design. At the Entrance a large clock and a brick mural are interesting to the young child and at the same time hold additional meaning.