K3/K4 Early Learning Program

ASCS strives to provide the most specialized and relevant academic instruction possible (Colossians 3:23). Curriculum is Bible-centered, presenting a Christian worldview (Colossians 2:6-8)

Through the K3/K4 Early Learning Program, we will begin to lay the foundation for future success academically, spiritually, and socially. 

K3 Early Learning Program

Program Overview
K3 is unique:  the first year of your child’s school life.  It is also the beginning of Atlantic Shores Christian School’s early learning program, and we believe in great beginnings!   Our goal for K3 is the same goal we have for all of our students; we will prepare them academically and spiritually for K4 and beyond.  Learning at this stage of a child’s development is accomplished through developmentally-based curriculum; social and play activities; caring, nurturing, and qualified teachers; and through a unique, creative, and stimulating learning environment.  Our program will focus on helping students develop strong biblical values, a firm academic foundation, respect for others, a happy and confident sense of self, and the ability to exhibit self-control.

Academic Overview
The Atlantic Shores Christian School K3 program will have a thematic approach.  Thematic teaching enhances learning by allowing children to make connections between various experiences during their school day.  Themes may include subjects such as colors, Virginia, nursery rhymes, seasons, insects and many others.  Using this approach, we will focus on Bible stories and verses, reading readiness, math skills, as well as exposure to topics in social studies and science.  Along with these learning experiences will be opportunities for fine and gross motor development.  This development will be enhanced as the children are afforded time each week to participate in art, music, Shores Outdoors, chapel and PE.   The ASCS K3 program will lay the foundation for academic success in the future

School Day and Extended Care
We will be offering a three day program and a five day program with full and half days available for each.  The three day program will be available Tuesday through Thursday.  The K3 school day will start at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 3:05 p.m.  Half day students will also begin their day at 8:30 a.m., but will end their day at 12:00 p.m.  Morning extended care will be available for an additional charge of $25 per week to K3 students from 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.   Afternoon extended care will continue from 3:20 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for an additional weekly charge of $40.

Class Size and Teacher-Student Ratio
The class will have one teacher and one assistant. The adult to student ratio will be 5 to 6 students for each adult.

Student Requirements

• Students must turn three by September 30th.
• All students are required to be potty trained before entering the program.  “Pull-ups” are not to be worn. 
• K3 students may wear the school uniform, but it is not a requirement.

Snack, Lunch and Rest Time
The children will have snack time at school with a healthy snack provided by the parents.  For lunch, the parents may order from the ASCS cafeteria or send a lunch from home.  Full Day students will have a rest time each afternoon. 
School Communication
Daily activity reports will be sent home with the K3 students.  Also, quarterly academic reports will be sent home.   

K4 Early Learning Program

• Bible-Scripture Bites
• Saxon Early Learning Program.  The preschool program includes phonics, early learning skills, math and units that introduce concepts and skills to prepare the student for kindergarten.
• Handwriting- Handwriting without Tears.
• Service Project-Grade K4 has adopted the local Salvation Army and collects canned goods for delivery during the school year..
• Field Trips-pumpkin patch, Fire Safety Extravaganza, Central Library, Friendly’s
• Weekly projects in our science lab
• Special classes weekly:  art, computer, Shores Outdoors-outdoor classroom, music, and PE
• Weekly chapel