| Zion Lutheran School offers both half-day and full-day Kindergarten. Both programs are designed to prepare children for first grade. The core curriculum for full-day Kindergarten will occur in the mornings. However, enrichments will rotate through morning and afternoon classes. |
| Purpose Statement The goal of Zion School is to help students develop a relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior. Although much time is spent on spritiual and academic growth, significant emphasis is placed on the socialization of children. |
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Spiritual Life Religion: Children grow spiritually through daily devotions, singing praises, Bible stories, Easter and Christmas events, and the ongoing teaching of Christianity throughout the school day. Chapel: Students gather together each week for a worship service that includes prayer, music, Christian mission opprotunities, and age appropriate talks. Parents are welcome to join us. |
 Mother Goose Day in Kindergarten | |
School Day | ||
| Student/Teacher Ratio: | 20 to 1 Plus One Educational Assistant Parent Volunteers | Half Day Kindergarten: | 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m M-F |
| All Day Kindergarten: | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M-F |
Academic Curriculum
| Language Arts & Reading | Math | Science | Social Studies |
Wonder of Words curriculum, a phonics based whole language experience Letter identification Blending sounds Vocabulary Comprehension skills |
Addison Wesley curriculum Writing numbers Counting to 100 Understanding patterns Recognizing number values Adding and subtracting Telling time Understanding money values Basic measurement |
Silver Burdett-Ginn curriculum Children learn to appreciate the world that God has created for them as they study plants, animals, energy, matter and the human body. |
Valuing other people, places, cultures and viewpoints Observing the community, home, family and school Field trips |
| Other Activities: Foreign language (Spanish), computers, physical education, music, art, library, field trips, Christmas Concert, Spring Fling Special Activities: Grandparents Day, buddy activities with 5th and 6th grade students, and a play performed by the kindergartners all add to the excitement of the year. |
