Junior Kindergarten
Junior Kindergarten is designed for children who are eligible for kindergarten the following year. Kindergarten readiness skills are fostered in all the developmental domains including literacy, social/emotional, cognitive, fine and gross motor as well as self-help skills.
Here at REDS, we know that 4 and 5 year olds are sensory-kinesthetic learners. To honor this we provide lots of opportunities for movement and outdoor exploration. Our JK students get an abundance of time outdoors discovering their world and using nature to enhance their learning.
We believe it is our responsibility to provide the appropriate foundation for more formal learning. In our JK classes, we focus on building self-esteem, developing independence, following directions, strengthening fine motor skills, and furthering the development of cognitive skills through play. In these classes, children will have time to explore, engineer, build, and create with limitless possibilities!
Half-Day JK
The Half-Day Junior Kindergarten program meets 9 AM - 12:30 PM Monday-Friday
Full-Day JK
The Full-Day Junior Kindergarten program meets 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM Monday-Friday
All students in our JK program are required to turn 4 years of age by September 30th, making them eligible for Kindergarten the following school year. Priority for our older half-day class and the Full-day JK class is given to children who are old enough to attend kindergarten and those students with fall birthdays.