It’s never too early to start learning about God’s love for us and exploring the world around us! Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten at HFCS provide our kiddos with the foundational skills needed to be successful in future academic pursuits while ensuring that each student knows how much he/she is loved by God.
Students also learn important skills surrounding classroom behavior, peer interactions, and begin to develop social skills. Letter and sound recognition, gross and fine motor skills, beginning music theory and rhythm, colors and shapes all engage and inspire the young mind to grow. Our loving community reflects God’s love and enhances the lessons of faith that are integrated into daily life. Preschool and Pre-K are growing toward God every day!
Our Early Learning program schedule:
Preschool (3 years old on or before September 1st, potty trained)
- Base Program: Tuesday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
- Optional Add On Program: Tuesday/Thursday, 11:25 am-3:00 pm
PreKindergarten (4 years old on or before September 1st)
- Base Program: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Optional Add On Program: Tuesday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Religion
- Loyola Press, God Made the World
- Morning Opening in the Commons, where we listen to a scripture reading, pray, rejoice, and learn fun upbeat Christian songs
- Monthly Rosary in the gym with the whole student body
- Weekly Mass at Communion time to receive a blessing
- Students learn basic prayers
- Saint of the Month, with at least 5-8 facts about the Saint
- Stories from the Children’s Bible
- Visits to The Renaissance Assisted Living Facility
- 4th Grade Buddies
Mathematics
- Origo Math, Stepping Stones
- Recognizing numbers 0-20
- Counting
- One-to-one correspondence
- Shape recognition
- Matching
- Sorting
Language Arts
- Scott Foresman, Reading Street PreK Series
- Weekly story, vocabulary words, and songs
- Letter of the Week
- Letter of Week booklet with pictures and words
- Handwriting without Tears
Science
- Daily weather check
- Space Theme
- Ocean Theme
Social Studies
- Classroom rules & procedures
- School rules & procedures
- Thanksgiving – Pilgrims and Native Americans
- Community Outreach
Field Trips
- Cute as a Bug Petting Zoo
- Prairie Home Farm Pumpkin Patch and farm animals
- The Renaissance Assisted Living Facility (walking)/Halloween costume parade
- Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas (annual field trip)
- Cabala’s (Scavenger Hunt)
Monthly Themes
- September: On the Farm
- October: Pumpkins and Bats
- November: The First Thanksgiving
- December: The Holy Family/Christmas
- January: Under the Sea
- February/March: A Trip to Outer Space
- April: Occupations and Transportation
- May/June: Going Camping
Parties/Celebrations
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Space Theme Party
- Valentine’s Day
- Mardi Gras
- Ocean Theme Party
- End of Year Party
Specials
- Library – once a week
- Music – once a week
- PE – once a week
- Character Education – once a week
- Computer Lab – when appropriate
Kindergarten
In kindergarten, children begin to become active seekers of knowledge as well as independent and creative thinkers. Our kindergarten program encourages children to explore their emerging interests and skills, to appreciate literature, refine oral expression, build problem-solving skills, develop number sense, and learn to build community with their peers.
Elementary School
We provide differentiated academic instruction for each child by providing opportunities for emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth. Weekly visits to the library, the computer lab, music, character, and physical education classes enrich the education of the whole child—spirit, mind, and body.
