Y5-6 CURRICULUM AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
K-6 Curriculum
Accreditation: Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS)
Art Library Religion
Physical Education Science Language Arts
Computers Social Studies Health
Spanish Mathematics
Music Accelerated Reading Program
Extra-curricular Programs
5th and 6th Grade Camp
Girls on the Run Art Reach
Choral Concerts Community Service
Student Council Religious Retreats
Extra-curricular Programs through Alma Public Schools
5th and 6th Grade Band
Some Athletic Programs
School day: 8:00am -3:00pm. Drop off begins at 7:45am. Classes begin at 8:05. Students are released at 3:05 pm for pickup. Please see Tuition Investment sheet for tuition information.
Young 5’s/Developmental Kindergarten (D.K.)
- Young 5’s attend school Monday-Friday in the morning.
- Young 5’s are in St. Mary main building.
- Young 5’s join St. Mary School Kindergarten students.
- Young 5’s attend music, computers, Library and have art in the classroom.
- Young 5’s attend the Good Shepherd Program
- Along with letter, number and shape recognition, focus is given to writing numbers, letters and shapes.
- Letter sounds and the beginning letter and sound of words are taught.
School Day: 8:00-11:30am Mon.-Friday. Drop off begins at 7:45am. Y5’s are released at 11:30am for pickup.
Please see Tuition Investment sheet for tuition information.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Tuesday-Thursday Morning Class
- Offered to 3 and 4 year olds; must be 3 years old by September 1 and fully potty trained.
- Excellent for social development, getting children adjusted to the school setting, learning to cooperate with other children and learning through play.
- Weekly themes, activities and daily art projects.
- Art projects are usually cut and names put on if the child is unable to. However, if a child is able to go on to Kindergarten in the fall (MUST turn 5 by September 1) and is in the T/Th class, we encourage them to write their own name and do their own cutting etc.
School Day: 8:00-10:45 am Tuesday and Thursday. Drop off begins at 7:50 am. Class starts at 8:05 am. Pickup is 10:45-11:00 am.
**IF we have enough registrants for an afternoon class, one could be offered from 12:10-2:45 pm T/TH.
Monday-Wednesday-Friday Morning or Afternoon Class
- Offered to 4 and 5 year olds; must be 4 years old by December 1. *NOTE: In order to attend Kindergarten children MUST be 5 by September 1. Y5’s may need to be an option the following year.
- Weekly themes, shapes, numbers, colors, letters and patterns.
- Children learn to write their name, use scissors properly, recognize shapes, colors, numbers, and letters.
- Structured daily routine helps stress the importance of taking turns, sharing and development of other necessary social skills.
School Day: 8:00-10:45 am or 12:10-2:45 pm Mon., Wed., and Friday. AM class: Drop off begins at 7:50 am. Class starts: 8:05, Pickup:10:45-11am. PM class: Drop off begins at 12:00, Class starts 12:10, Pickup 2:45-3pm.
We ask that children are promptly picked up by dismissal time. If not, parents will be contacted by either the teacher or administrator and a late fee may be charged.
Please see Tuition Investment sheet for tuition information.
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