Early Childhood Program

 

PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

 

The Christ Our King-Stella Maris 4-year old Pre-Kindergarten program is for children who have turned four years old by September 1st. The program is offered five days a week, and parents have the option of a half-day or full-day program. The student-teacher ratio is 15:2.

 

Throughout the course of the school year, students will explore seasonal themes, religion, reading, mathematics, science, technology and the writing process. Students also receive instruction in enrichment areas including music, art, physical education, guidance, library and Spanish. Instruction is hands-on and differentiated. In addition to our academic program, students spend a great deal of time learning social skills through playtime and center time. Our 4K program is a developmentally appropriate, fun-filled program where children thrive and flourish!

Our 5-year old Kindergarten program is a full-day program for children who turn five years of age by September 1st. Our student-teacher ratio is approximately 18:2. COKSM follows curriculum standards as prescribed by the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina. The kindergarten curriculum includes religion, math, science, reading, grammar, writing, library, social studies, Spanish, technology, physical education, art and music.  Time is devoted each day to center time and free play, allowing children to develop both social skills and conflict resolution skills.

 

Kindergarten children participate in school-wide assemblies, field trips, field day, the annual Christmas program, community outreach, school fundraising events, and more.

Graduation is held in May as students leave kindergarten behind and move into their first year of elementary school.