Kindergarten

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Mount Hope’s kindergarten program is academically challenging but leaves room for one-on-one attention and differentiated learning practices. This exceptional program provides students with

  • State-of-the-art reading program
  • Educational classes
  • Weekly chapel
  • Gym class
  • Computer, music, art
  • Musical and drama performances
  • Literature week, math week, & science and social studies fairs
  • Student services and tutoring available
  • After-school enrichment opportunities.

Throughout your child’s time in our kindergarten program, we work to identify their academic and behavioral needs, implementing personalized strategies for growth and support. Our commitment extends to partnering with parents, serving as advocates in their child’s educational journey.

An Overview

Students age 5 by December 31 may test into the program
Low student / teacher ratio
Full day schedule
Biblical focus
Emphasis on academic foundation
Strong character development
Kindergarten

A Typical Day at Kindergarten Program

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Interactive Free Play

During this time, children play with several different toys and participate in several different activities, all chosen by their teacher to progress specific skills.

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Circle Time

This designated time will include a pledge to the flag, opening prayer accompanied by memory verse and group devotions, the practice of the calendar and counting charts, and an introduction to the day’s theme.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Snack & Reading Time

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

English Language Arts

Students will learn phonics, rhyming, cause and effect, sequencing of stories, story comprehension, and how to follow directions. Students will also learn letter recognition, capital and lower-case letters, letter sounds, picture match with letter sounds, sound recognition of letters, the formation of letters, poems and songs, and the alphabet train for sound sequence.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Recess

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Special

With various Special Centers, our students get to participate in extracurricular subjects throughout the week. Our specials include gym, music, art and Wednesday chapel.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Math

During this time of the day, we use math manipulatives to teach the following concepts: shapes, patterning, number recognition, number of sequencing, the concept of numbers, place value, graphing, sorting, problem-solving, measuring, time, money, addition, and subtraction.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Journaling & Writing

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Reading // Science

Sept – Dec: Rest & Reading  // Jan – June: Science 

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Center Work Time

1:50 PM - 2:10 PM

Recess

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Dismissal

Kindergarten Curriculum

It is our belief that all truth is God’s truth. Thus, the Christian makes no distinction between the truth of the sacred and secular. Truth is part of the very nature of God; indeed, the Lord Jesus said, “I am the truth …” (John 14:6). So, in our selection of textbooks, we are looking for the most appropriate for our school, whether they be sacred or secular.

Curriculum Standards

Standards for MHCS. Curriculum:

  • That the language and content be supportive of the Christian faith.
  • That the academic quality of the curriculum be superior.
  • We are Special
  • Families
  • Friends
  • Transportation
  • Food
  • Animals
  • Neighborhood
  • Weather
  • Plants
  • Amazing Creatures
  • What I Know

*Holidays are taught according to the calendar.
  • Compare & Sort Objects, Chp. 1
  • Use Numbers 0–5, Chp. 2
  • Describe Position & Patterns, Chp. 3
  • Use Numbers to 10, Chp. 4
  • Construct & Use Graphs, Chp. 5
  • Use Numbers to 20, Chp. 6
  • Compare Measurements, Chp. 7
  • Use Numbers beyond 20, Chp. 8
  • Model Addition, Chp. 11
  • Model subtraction, Chp. 12
  • Use Time, Chp.9
  • Describe Geometric Figures, Chp. 10

The following skills are covered  in each unit throughout the year:

  • Listening Comprehension
  • Comprehension
  • High Frequency Words
  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics
  • Concept Words
  • God Made My World
  • Adam and Eve
  • Noah
  • Abraham
  • Young Isaac
  • Joseph
  • Moses
  • Samson
  • Young Samuel
  • Samuel Anoints Two Kings
  • David and Goliath
  • David and Jonathan
  • Thanksgiving
  • King David and Mephibosheth
  • Esther
  • The Fiery Furnace
  • Christmas
  • Daniel in the Lion’s Den
  • Jonah
  • John and Jesus Fulfill Prophecy
  • John the Baptist
  • Jesus and the Disciples
  • Jesus Calms a Storm
  • Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
  • The Parable of the Sower
  • The Good Samaritan
  • The Ten Lepers
  • Jesus and the Children
  • Easter
  • Lazarus
  • Zacchaeus
  • Peter is Rescued
  • Paul and Silas
  • Paul and the Shipwreck
Mount Hope Kindergarten

Curriculum Textbooks and Materials

Kindergarten

Subject Textbooks Other
Science Interactive Science-Pearson Teacher demonstration kits
Reading/Language Arts HMH Into Reading
Handwriting MacMillian/McGraw-Hill
Math HMH Into Math Classroom counters and manipulatives
Social Studies HMH Into Social Studies
Bible ACSI Familiar Bible truths that emphasize God’s loving care

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