Highland is pleased to offer a variety of classes for 2, 3 or 5 days a week.  Our classes are able to be combined to create a schedule that fits your family's preschool needs.

Classes at Highland are distinct because of their:

• Low student to teacher ratio of 1:5 in our Young 3's Classes and 1:8 in our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Classes
• Developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Experienced teachers

The courses of study are designed to lead children in a developmentally, age appropriate progression from ages 2.5 years through 5 year olds. Highland is a faith based preschool with a focus on learning through play and introducing them to life skills. It is not our purpose to teach the children as much as they can learn, but to equip them with a solid, fun foundation to build their future learning in a loving environment and be kindergarten ready. Spiritual growth is invited through music, and stories at chapel.

 

Older 2's and Young 3's

 

These classes are for children who miss the August cut off for the preschool classes but are ready to start school.  With a small class, the teachers are able to create a nurturing environment; keeping in mind this may be their first experience being separated from their parents.  The focus is geared on socialization and gaining social and emotional skills.  These classes offer weekly themes, story time, ZooPhonics, free play, art projects, chapel, science exploration, fine motor skill activities and large motor activities either in our gym or outside on the playground.  The student to teacher ratio is 10:2.

 

Preschool: (Older 3's and Young 4's)

 

Keeping in mind this may be their first school experience, we create a nurturing environment.  The focus is geared on socialization and gaining social and emotional skills combined with an introduction to academics to create a positive start to the school experience.  These classes offer weekly themes, letter of the week, story time, phonics, writing,  free play, art projects, social studies, chapel, science exploration, fine motor skill activities and large motor activity either in our gym or outside.  The curriculums used are ZooPhonics, Learning Without Tears and STEAM Education.  The student to teacher ratio is 16:2.

                                       

Pre-Kindergarten Classes (Young 4's and 5’s)

 

The Pre-K classes focus on preparing your preschooler for kindergarten not only academically, but social and emotionally with an emphasis of becoming self-confident.   These classes offer weekly themes, letter of the week, story time, phonics, writing,  free play, art projects, social studies, chapel, science exploration, fine motor skill activities and large motor activity either in our gym or outside.  The curriculums used are ZooPhonics, Learning Without Tears and STEAM Education.  The maximum student to teacher ratio is 16:2.

 

Communication, Writing & Pre-Reading

 

The primary focus of this class is building your preschool child’s self-confidence through verbal communication.  Children will expand their vocabulary through activities, games and group projects led by their teacher.  Writing and Pre-Reading activities will be implemented as well to enhance your preschoolers learning. This class is a great addition to any Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten Class or on its own.  The student to teacher ratio is 13:2.

 

Lunch Bunch

 

In addition to the regular preschool hours, we have the option for students to attend Lunch Bunch. In this session, students bring their lunch from home and extend their day by 45 minutes. Lunch Bunch encourages independence and prepares each child for the longer day once in kindergarten. Offered 11:45-12:30 for the morning and afternoon Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Classes.