Kindergarten Program
The Kindergarten Program at The Cross Schools of Education builds upon early foundational learning with increased academic rigor and structured instruction.
Students strengthen reading, writing, and mathematics skills while developing independence, responsibility, and classroom leadership.
Core Academic Development
Reading & Literacy Development
Students develop reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary growth, and phonics mastery through structured instruction and guided practice.
Writing & Composition Skills
Students strengthen handwriting, sentence formation, grammar basics, and written expression through consistent academic exercises.
Mathematics & Problem Solving
Students advance in number operations, place value, introductory addition and subtraction, and logical reasoning within a structured learning environment.
Instruction combines structured classroom teaching with Montessori-based learning elements and the continued use of A-Beka curriculum materials.
Academic Expectations
The Kindergarten classroom emphasizes:
Academic accountability
Consistent daily routines
Respectful classroom conduct
Personal responsibility
Students are encouraged to demonstrate focus, cooperation, leadership, and positive character in daily activities.
Academic Advancement
Structured Progression
Guided Instruction
Character Development
Christian Foundation
Christian principles continue to be integrated into daily classroom instruction.
Students participate in weekly chapel services that include praise, prayer, and age-appropriate Bible teaching.
Biblical instruction supports moral development, integrity, responsibility, and respect for others.