Kindergarten Prep

St. Michael Catholic School Kindergarten Prep Program is designed for children who are ready for a five day program, but who are not quite ready for the structure of Kindergarten.

Are you questioning Kindergarten or Kindergarten Prep for your child? Children’s academic, social and emotional development requires time to evolve. A child’s growth cannot be forced or accelerated.

You have plenty of information about your child from a variety of sources including: Kindergarten screening, preschool teacher input, your pediatrician, and, of course, your own experience with your child.

As you reflect upon your child’s characteristics, consider the following:

Does your child demonstrate:
A strong need for free play?
Difficulty separating from you?
Following through on directions without repeated instruction?
The ability to get dressed independently?
A need for one-on-one attention to accomplish tasks?
Patience while waiting?

These are a few characteristics to consider when determining your child’s placement. Like you, we want your child to have a positive start to their education. Please call us if you have concerns about your child’s readiness, or if he/she has any special needs.

We at St. Michael Catholic School can help you piece this information together to decide the right program for your child! Please feel free to contact the school at 952-447-2124 for additional information on this program or to schedule a visit.

Program Highlights

Monday through Friday 5 Day Program – half day or full day option available
Program Hours 7:40 am – 2:15 pm with Flexible Drop Off Between 7:40 & 8:30 am
School Uniforms
Tuition for 2011-2012
Half Day $3,283
Full Day $4,396
Adventures Plus After School Care Available
Hot Lunch Program available for Full Day students

Curriculum Highlights

Individualized Instruction in Language Arts & Mathematics
Religion Curriculum
Weekly Visits to the Media Center and Computer Lab
Introduction to Spanish and Sign Language
Handwriting Without Tears©
Thematic/Multisensory Centers
Music & Movement
Character Development Emphasizing Respect & Independence
Field Trips & Special Programs
Participation in School Service Projects

“The chance of causing harm to your child by holding him/her
out of a traditional kindergarten for a year is small;
the damage that can occur by sending him/her to
kindergarten before he is ready is huge.”
~Author and Teacher Jacquie McTaggart in Jan/Feb 2009 Issue of Family Times Magazine