| Preschool :: School Readiness |
Age Requirements
A child must be 3 years old by September 1 in order to enroll
in the pre-school program.
Gesell Testing
Pre-school students are screened using Gesell testing which is an
individual assessment of readiness for school.
Pre-Kindergarten Readiness
Is your child ready for Pre-K? This list will
help you make an informed decision. Your own instincts are your best
guide. Whatever your decision, make it a positive one for your child.
Social
· Can
sit and wait their turn
· Develops
a sense of personal space
· Begins
to show self-control
· Begins
to show the ability to control intense feelings
Physical
· Shows
an awareness of name, location, and relationship of body parts
· Becomes
more able to move from one space to another in different ways(running, jumping,
hopping, skipping)
· Begins
to participate in group games
Intellectual
· Beginning
to show sustained attention
· Able
to communicate effectively with peers and adults
· Shows
an interest and enjoyment in learning and doing new things
Emotional
· Can
use words rather than physical aggression to communicate their feelings
· Enjoy
school
· Does
not cling to parent for a substantial period of time when dropped off
· Is
cooperative with peers and adults
· Does
not "go to pieces" once at home after a school day.
· Manage own bathroom needs