Preschool
The early education program at Sacred Heart aims at developing the whole child intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. Stories, songs, games, learning centers, field trips, and other creative, developmentally appropriate activities are geared to the needs of our young children.
Children are provided with opportunities to become familiar with the alphabet, concepts about print, and numeration. Coordination and development of motor skills are enhanced through arts and crafts, music, gym, and a variety of other activities. Opportunities to develop an awareness of calendars, seasons, and holidays are incorporated into the program. Developing good manners, expressing thoughts and emotions, playing to learn and getting along well with others are skills emphasized in our early education programs.
Prerequisite for Attendance
Children attending SHGS ECE & Pre-K programs must have established, mature, and independent toilet habits. Teachers in our Tiny Hearts program work with parents to support independent toileting habits as each child is developmentally prepared to do so.
After School Care
After School Care is available daily from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. The program follows our school calendar and offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
Preschool Learning Standards
Tiny Hearts
Our Tiny Hearts Program is a flexible attendance preschool program for children who are two years old by July 1. This program follows our school calendar with hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Children may attend full days, five days a week, or may choose one of several part time attendance options. The students explore the outdoors and enjoy indoor gym time, participate in child initiated and teacher directed activities, eat lunch family style in the classroom, and have nap time in the afternoon.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program
Our ECE Program is a full day, five day a week program for children who are three years old by July 1. This program follows our school calendar with hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The students enjoy lunch in the preschool cafeteria area, have recess and snack times, take an age appropriate nap, and participate in gym class. This full day program provides our little ones the opportunity to learn and grow in an academic setting rich in exploration, discovery, and play.
Pre-K Program
Our Pre-K Program is a full day, five day a week program for children who are four years old by July 1. This program follows our school calendar with hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. They too enjoy lunch in the preschool cafeteria area, have recess and snack times, take an age appropriate nap and participate in both gym and STEM classes. The Pre-K program focuses on the development of early readiness skills in reading, math, and handwriting. A curriculum augmented with activities to develop both gross and fine motor skills as well as creative play allows our 4 year-old students to grow, create, and learn as they prepare for Kindergarten.
