Pre-K
February 05, 2008
Research confirms the value of early education for young children. Pre-K programs that support effective teaching practices have been shown to lead to important growth in children’s intellectual and social development, which is critical to their future academic success.
Pre-K programs
include development in:
Language and
Early Literacy Development—Listening skills, phonological
awareness, and vocabulary skills
Mathematics
–number concepts, shapes, and measurement
Science—concepts
and processes
Social
Studies—community, history, geography, and
economics
Fine Arts—art,
music, and dramatic play
Health and
Safety
Personal and
Social development
Physical
development—gross and fine motor development
Technology
applications
To be eligible for pre-kindergarten, a child must be four years of age on or before September 1, and must be (1) unable to speak and comprehend the English language (limited English proficient); or (2) educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program; (3) homeless, or (4) child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the U.S. or a child of a member of the armed forces of the U.S. injured or killed on active duty.
For more information about our Pre-K program, please call Henrietta Elementary School at (940) 720-7910.
