2023-24 Pre-K Program
- Half days (am or pm)
- Children born in 2019 with mild, moderate or severe needs, or those who are cognitively advanced/gifted are eligible to qualify
- Children born in 2020 with a significant need and are Program Unit Funded (PUF) are eligible to qualify
Qualifying for Pre-K
- Complete the Pre-K Intake Form
- Book a screening appointment through Central Office, 780.939.4341 ext. 1257
- Screenings begin in March 2023
- Child must be accompanied by a legal guardian at the screening appointment
- Child may be assessed by a Sturgeon Public Schools Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or Educational Psychologist for a STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRE-K PROGRAM ONLY
- Assessment results from other agencies such as Alberta Health Services or private agencies are also considered and reviewed for qualification
Pre-K Classes Are Supported By:
- Teachers
- Educational Assistants
- Educational Psychologists
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Therapy Assistants
Importance of Pre-K Programming
- Scientific research shows that learning, brain development, mental health and physical health development is rapid in early childhood
- Early learning programs help enhance language skills, emotional control, peer social skills, literacy and numeracy
- Early childhood development and intervention sets the course for a child's future and largely determines how well children will do later in school
Philosophy and Values
- To meet the needs of children by nurturing their strengths and curiosity
- Support children using a team approach, to reach their optimal development in a play based environment
- Inspiring a love of lifelong learning
- Connecting with compassion and creating a safe place for learning
- Communicating in a positive, clear open manner
Reggio Inspired
- Children have choices over learning process
- Children learn best through a variety of senses and emotions
- Children must have a relationship with other children and their environment
- Children's interests, excitement, and questions are embedded in our approach
- Children must have endless ways and opportunities to express themselves
- children have opportunities to extend their knowledge and thinking skills to achieve personal best
Curriculum
Pre-K curriculum is based on an adapted version of the Creative Curriculum for Preschool Children
Curricular Areas Include:
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Early Learning Readiness
- Language and Communication Development
- Social/Emotional Skills
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills