Preschool Program
Based on the view that growth is social and emotional as well as intellectual, Friends School's Preschool Program provides young children with a positive early school experience in a loving and fun learning environment. We believe that the preschool years are an important foundation that is best supported with love, respect and encouragement. At Friends, caring, dedicated teachers and staff come together with parents to provide a nurturing, family-like atmosphere in which to learn and grow.
The Preschool Day is from 9am - 12pm
- Bright Beginners - begins at 12 months, meets TTh, MWF, or all five days
- Two's - meets TTh, MWF, or all five days
- Blended 2/3's - for older 2's and younger 3's - meets TTh, MWF, or all five days
- Three's - meets TTh, MWF, or all five days
- Blended 3/4's - for older 3's and younger 4's - meets M-F
- Four Day Four's - meets MTThF
- Five Day Four's - meets M-F
Primary Program
The Primary curriculum is a natural extension of the Preschool Program - children learn best through play and actual experiences. Using a reading and math curriculum created by Sopris West, students participate in large group, small group and individualized instruction in all subject areas.
Special subjects including music, the visual and performing arts, Spanish, yoga and conflict resolution are part of the curriculum, as are frequent trips to museums, nature centers, performing arts centers and other resources in the community. The children also participate in community service projects throughout the year to strengthen their awareness of the world around them and help them learn ways in which they can make a contribution to their community.
Evaluation of student progress is based on student journals, individualized and structured assessments, and portfolios conveyed through written narratives. Frequent student-teacher-parent communication enables the teachers to determine each child's strengths and needs and to set appropriate goals throughout the year.
The Primary school day is from 8:30am - 3pm
- Half-Day Kindergarten - meets from 8:30am - 12pm. Full days may be added throughout the year, for an additional fee, to ease the transition to full day in First Grade.
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade will be added in the 2010-2011 school year
- Fifth Grade will be added in the 2011-2012 school year