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CCS provides kindergarten children with structure and security through a loving relationship with their teacher. A Biblically-rich environment affords them the freedom to inquire and to grow intellectually and spiritually.
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EVENT:
Kindergarten Round-Up - February 18 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Each year, CCS hosts an orientation/open house for parents of children approaching Kindergarten. This program offers an overview of curriculum, uniforms, and the testing and admissions process. Please call the Admissions Office at 281-469-7745 for more information about this informative meeting.
Why CCS for Kindergarten?
- Bible-based curriculum
- Kindergarten through 12th grade offered so there is no need to change schools
- Educational excellence since 1978
- Development assessment provided for each student
- Comprehensive kindergarten program features individualized, phonics-based reading
- Professionally staffed Learning Center, which supports the Search and Teach Program
- Accredited K-12 by Association of Christian Schools International
- Caring, committed Christian faculty who are degreed and professionally certified
- Weekly chapel services
- Music, art, library, computer lab, P.E., and after-school clubs
- Weekly folders and E-letters to provide communication between school, teachers, and parents
Bible/Chapel
In Bible class, children learn about God through the lives of major characters throughout the Bible. Activities are used to help children comprehend and apply Bible truths. Students memorize scripture and learn godly character traits each week. Students enjoy weekly chapel time to experience worship and praise.
 Reading, Writing, and Phonics
A primary goal of Kindergarten is to allow children to develop a love and curiosity of reading. As the student explores our language system, teachers engage the students in "...powerful, meaningful, and interesting instruction in phonics and other principles of how words are constructed." (Word Matters, XV) Oral and written language are intricate processes of the total language process and the kindergarten curriculum is very rich in language experiences.
CCS teachers pursue a phonics approach to reading because we believe that the rules of phonics will provide children with the basic tools for decoding words. CCS provides an individualized reading program. Beginning in November, students meet once a week with a teacher from the Learning Center. This provides an individualized program that allows students to move at their own pace.
Kindergarten is a time of preparation for reading and writing. The basic elements of phonics are developed and letter-sound associations are emphasized. Children also grow in their composition skills and creative writing through the use of their own journal.
- Supporting materials: 6 + 1 Traits of Writing, Ruth Culham;
A Beka readers, along with leveled books; Phonics - SRA Open Court; Supplemental Reading Series such as Modern Curriculum Press; School and County Library Books
Handwriting
CCS teachers uses the modern manuscript form of handwriting. Students learn the basic printed letters and use them to form words and sentences. The curriculum used provides a fun, hands-on approach to teach correct letter formation.
- Supporting materials: Handwriting Without Tears and Numbers Writing Tablet
Mathematics
Exposure to mathematical concepts is lively and interactive. Children use a variety of manipulatives, such as teddy bear counters and unifix cubes, to develop numerical concepts. Teachers expose the students to numbers and number sense, measurements, geometrical and spatial relationships, fractional concepts, graphing, sequencing/patterning, classification, and probability. Children learn to tell time and are introduced to the skill of counting money. Students learn single digit addition concepts, along with the reverse operation of subtraction.
- Supporting materials: Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Resource Materials and A Beka Numbers Skills
Science and Social Studies
Children study a variety of science topics that make them aware of the world around them. The students learn about life science topics through study and observation; they explore earth and physical science topics through the studies of seasons and magnetism. In Social Studies, kindergartners begin to learn about the world and the community around them. Teachers present various units throughout the school year to help develop this community awareness and the concept of cities, states, and nations.
- Supporting materials: Social Studies Core Knowledge Sequence and High Touch High Tech
Physical Education
The CCS P.E. teacher encourages children to develop a love for fitness through movement, balance, and coordination activities. The teacher works with the students two times a week in these areas. Through social interaction and team building, kindergarten students learn the value of Christian principles in competition.
Fine Arts
Kindergartners attend music class two times a week with the music teacher. Students explore pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and tone through singing, playing instruments, and creating music. There are various performances throughout the year.
Students also attend art class with the art teacher two times a week. The children are introduced to drawing simple lines and shapes With this as a foundation, students begin to branch out into creating graphic designs, animals, plants, and people. The goal is to instill an awe of God and learning how to celebrate the ability to create. They learn to value art as expressions of God's creativity.
Spanish
Spanish is integrated into the Kindergarten morning calendar activities. The students learn the months, days of the week, numbers, simple phrases.
Computer
Students receive computer-assisted instruction in the computer lab two times a week. The computer skills taught are basic computer usage and knowledge. These include: keyboarding, word processing, graphic design, multimedia, and spreadsheets. Each technology area is carefully designed to reinforce their learning in the core curricular subjects, as well as to develop their technology skills through step-by-step instruction. Spanish is integrated into the Kindergarten morning calendar activities. The students learn the months, days of the week, numbers, simple phrases.
Library
Kindergartners visit the elementary library once a week for a library session and story with the Librarian. During this time, the Librarian helps the students develop an appreciation for quality children't literature, as well as the basics of using the library.
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