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Kindergarten



Kindergarten at Trinity is a well-balanced, full-day program. The foundations for learning and social interaction are developed over the course of the year in preparation for a successful transition into first grade. Our academic-based kindergarten program stresses development of appropriate social interaction in the classroom and during play time.

The Kindergarten Curriculum

Religion

Students learn about God's love for us through study of the story of God's people in the Old Testament and Jesus and God's plan for us in the New Testament. Catholic prayers and practices of our Catholic faith are taught throughout the school year. At Christmas, our Kindergarten students practice the gift of giving as they collect toys for disadvantaged children as a service project.

Language Arts

 Trinity has adopted the Saxon Phonics program for Language Arts. This research-based reading program incorporates whole group instruction supported through small group workshops in the core areas: phonics drill and practice, fluency, reading comprehension, response, and inquiry. Language Arts instruction lays the foundation for basics of the writing process. In the workshop sessions, students benefit from differentiated instruction and a review of previously taught skills and concepts.

Mathematics

Trinity uses the Saxon Math program throughout the Math curriculum. The Kindergarten program develops higher order thinking processes. Vital fundamental math concepts and problem solving skills are introduced and practiced daily in areas including sorting and classifying, geometry, patterns, numbers, graphs, fractions, addition, subtraction, money, time, measurement and counting.

Social Studies

Kindergarteners are introduced to people and customs of community, country, and the world around them.

Science

 Students experience the Father's loving plan for all creation through hands-on activities, experiments, discussions, and group readings. The students discover and learn to appreciate the beauty of God's creation as they learn about themselves, others, and our wonderful world. Our program nurtures children's natural curiosity as they explore the wonders of life. Topics include life science, physical science, and earth science.

Social Science

 The Kindergarten curriculum is designed to provide the children with an overview of many units of study in an age appropriate manner. Many of the units are not taught in isolation, rather, they are taught across the curriculum. Units include the study of various cultures, historical figures, health, and nature.

Homework

Homework is an important part of Kindergarten. While primarily a skill-building activity to develop personal responsibility, Kindergarten homework reinforces and provides additional practice time for newly introduced concepts. The work is checked for completion but is not part of their assessment.

Assessment

Students are evaluated on a daily basis in Kindergarten through teacher observation and authentic assessments. The three skill-based report cards and parent-teacher conferences ensure that parents are fully informed regarding their child's progress. An informational sheet is sent home at the beginning of each calendar month informing the parents of the theme of the month, concepts to be introduced or emphasized, holiday celebration activities, and special activities.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants for Kindergarten must submit a completed application for admission and complete a screening process in order to be considered for admission to Trinity. The annual screenings are conducted in March for the purpose of helping the school ascertain if a child will meet with academic success at Trinity, and to determine if our program will meet the individual needs of a prospective student. Students applying for Kindergarten must have reached the age of five by September 1st of the enrollment year. Find out more about the Admissions process.