Kindergarten at Calvary Christian Academy

As your child approaches kindergarten, you know how important it is to find a school in the community that aligns with your family’s values.

You want them to build a Christ-centered academic foundation to prepare them for elementary school success. You’re also looking for a caring environment where your child will be encouraged spiritually, emotionally, and socially.  

At Calvary Christian Academy, our private kindergarten program is designed to help shape your child’s heart and mind. Students discover God’s truth across each subject area and use the Bible as their primary source of knowledge and wisdom.

Learning Environment

An inviting, nurturing classroom setting

We partner closely with parents to create a challenging, encouraging environment that meets your kindergartner where they are. At CCA, the relational kindergarten environment ensures that each student is included and feels like a valuable contributor to the classroom. It also sets the tone for a strong elementary school experience. Kindergartners at CCA benefit from the following:

Rich Academic Curriculum

English Language Arts:

Our robust ELA program is built on the Science of Reading and incorporates individualized guided reading, strategy groups, Orton Gillingham intervention, and writing workshop. The proven Heggerty phonics curriculum sharpens students’ reading, spelling, and writing skills as they learn to hear the sounds in words. We use  Fountas & Pinnell for guided reading and Heinemann’s Units of Study curriculum for writing workshop.

Math:

Using the Everyday Mathematics curriculum, students are introduced to geometry, measurement, time, money, and graphing concepts. Each time a concept recurs within a unit, it is more complex and rigorous. These concepts lay a strong foundation for understanding and developing number sense.

Science:

Our kindergarten science program is based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Utilizing the Building Blocks of Science curriculum, we incorporate hands-on activities to engage and excite students about the world and the way God has created it.

Social Studies:

Our Social Studies curriculum explores topics such as community, citizenship, historical figures, holidays, and culture. Students discover how to apply what is learned across other subjects to serve the local and global community.

In addition to our core curriculum, students at CCA benefit from a well-rounded experience with engaging enrichment through World Language and Culture, Art, Music, and PE. 

During our Gathering time each day, students come together to learn more about God and interact with His Word by reading the Bible, singing songs, and praying.

“The low teacher-to-student ratio, hands-on teaching and learning styles, as well as a focus on spiritual growth checked all the boxes for us! Our son is thriving and confident due to his safe, loving, and God-centered environment at CCA”

– Mary Eskew, kindergarten parent

Program Overview

Kindergarten is a pivotal time in your child’s development. During these early years, your child will be learning foundational concepts and skills that will influence them in every stage of life.

It’s important that the lessons you’re teaching them at home are supported throughout the entire school day. Kindergartners at CCA enjoy a full-day schedule with the perfect balance of core subjects, engaging specials, and playtime.

Our teachers create an environment that feels like play, while building foundational skills and promoting a culture of lifelong learning.

Meet the Teacher

Anne Marie Smith

Credentials: Graduate Certificate in Teaching – Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Teaching Experience: 3 years

“There is nothing better than watching a little one grasp a concept and show excitement when they know they are learning new things. Kindergarteners get SO proud of themselves (as they should) when something finally clicks!”

Safety

We understand that safety is a top priority for parents when considering schools.

We’ve made significant investments to keep your child safe at CCA. This commitment starts with safety measures that include locked doors, surveillance cameras, and a security officer and sheriff’s deputy on campus at all times.

Your family will find CCA to be a welcoming environment where adults model healthy relationships and practice kindness and conflict resolution.

Visit Us

As you search for the best private Christian school for your family, we invite you to experience our campus firsthand. 

You’ll explore the gym, auditorium, enrichment classrooms, and learning environments, meet with administration, interact with students and teachers, and get an overview of the CCA learning model.

Schedule a tour and see why families choose Calvary Christian Academy for their children.