Good Shephard Pre School

From the Director:

We believe that young children learn best through active involvement in the learning process. School activities are designed to engage their interest and enthusiasm. Through these activities, developmentally appropriate concepts and skills are introduced and reinforced. Attention is given to each child's developmentally readiness so that the child experiences success while enjoying a challenge. In addition, we spend time in and out of the classroom teaching values like respect, kindness and the importance of helping others.The staff feels that children should leave Good Shepherd with an intrinsic desire to treat others the way in which they would want to be treated. Our weekly chapel service offers us the venue to promote various values, through the use of puppets,stories,music and plays.

From the Director:

Each teacher, based on her teaching style and the school's desire to have children play creatively, develop verbal skills, learn to make choices, share with their peers, strenghten their small and gross motor skills and develop a strong sense of self, creates a program that best meets the needs of her students. As a result, curriculums are continually being revised.

One-on-one as we have student teachers and parent volunteers, which frees the teachers to focus on those in need.

The cornerstone of the program at Good Shepherd School is it's commitment to nurturing each child as a unique individual with a special set of gifts. We seek to instill in each child a strong sense of self-worth, a desire to help others and a love of learning. We strive to help each child in our care grow socially, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

It varies depending on the age. Free Play Circle Time Learning Activity Outside Snack Learning Activity Free Play Outside

Each parent receives two newsletters a week: one from the teacher and the other from the Director. Parent's have two scheduled meetings a year with their child's teacher re:their child's social, emotional and cognitive development. In addition, parents can request a meeting at any time. Many speak to their child's teacher when they drop him/her off in the morning. If a parent needs guidance, we provide it. However, we never pick a specific school for a child; we simply ask them probing questions and share information regarding a child's learning style in order to help them make their decision.

It varies depending on the child.