Pre-Kindergarten for 3, 4, & 5 year olds

Holy Trinity Catholic School's Pre-Kindergarten Program has been created to provide faith-based, stimulating learning experiences for three and four-year-old children.  Our Pre-K program is a skills-based developmentally appropriate program designed to meet the needs of the early learners.  The program is recognized by the State of Illinois and incorporates Common Core standards.  HTCS Pre-K is designed with the whole child in mind: mental, physical, socio-emotional, as well as spiritual education and well-being.

SCHEDULE
Pre-Kindergarten is open during the same academic school year as our K-8 school, from the middle of August to the end of May.  We offer full time and part time options for families.

Full time:  Monday through Friday - 8:00am-3:10pm
Part time - 3 days:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:00am-3:10pm
Part time - 5 half-days:  Monday through Friday - 8:00am-12:00pm

Our Extended Care Program provides supervision for children before and after school hours.  Morning ECP costs $2.50/day. Afternoon ECP must be scheduled for monthly billing, choosing your schedule at $8/day. Afternoon ECP drop-in care is available for $12/day.

Before school:  6:45-7:45am in cafeteria
After school:     3:15-5:30pm in cafeteria
                            

GOALS
The program seeks to instill each child with a sense of personal identity, healthy self-esteem, and a growing awareness of the world around them.  We work to inspire each child with love of learning and living with an eager spirit and a creative outlook.  Each child will be presented with opportunities and experiences that will encourage them to think creatively, engage their senses, and expand their social awareness as they become actively involved in every facet of learning.

OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a sense of security in his/her introduction to the school environment.
2. Develop a sense of autonomy and interdependence in social relationships through:
          a. Increased awareness of self and relationship to others
          b. Active participation in learning
          c. Expression of creativity
          d. Directed play
3. Develop and grow through experiences that will:
          a. Increase knowledge and skills
          b. Instill positive attitudes and habits
4. Develop a readiness for new skill development
5. Experience activities to enhance his/her physical development

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES
Age of Admission:
A child may be admitted into Pre-Kindergarten if he/she has reached the age of three before October 1. Other conditions may also apply in terms of a child's social skills and/or other issues that relate to a child being in a school setting.  The date of birth must be verified by a birth certificate or by a baptismal certificate at the time of registration.

General Conditions
Social Skills:
Follow directions, get along with others, good listening skills, proper language, respect, and "keep your hands to yourself"

Potty Trained:
No more than three accidents during a three week period.  Pull-ups are not permitted.

Safety:
No student may be a risk or distraction to other students and/or the learning environment.

Parental Cooperation:
Parents are expected to drop off and pick up children in a timely manner, to be cooperative with Pre-K staff, and to closely monitor all communications and deadlines as established by the school.