EARLY EDUCATION
now enrolling for fall 2026!
PRESCHOOL
Preschool is designed for children ages 3 - 4, child must be 3 by Sept. 1st to enroll.
Child must be fully potty trained w/o assistance.
Classes are T/W/TH
AM 8:00 - 11:15
PM 12:00 - 3:15
Resource Fee: $200
Full tuition: $3100
Payment plans are available.
PREK
Pre-K is for children age 4-5
Classes are T/W/TH
AM 8:00 - 11:15
PM 12:00 - 3:15
Resource Fee: $200
Full tuition: $3100
Payment plans are available.
PRE-K EXTENSION
An extension opportunity for our AM PreK students. 3 days a week, T - Th
11:15am - 3:15pm
Additional Tuition: $2250
KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten is for children age 5 by Sept. 1st
Classes are 4 days a week, M - Th
AM 8:00 - 11:15
PM 12:00 - 3:15
Resource Fee: $200
Full tuition: $4280
Payment plans are available.
KINDERGARTEN EXTENSION
An extension opportunity for our AM Kindergarten students.
4 days a week, M - Th
11:15am - 3:15pm
Additional Tuition: $3000
our program
At 8th Street Academy, our Early Education program includes Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten. It’s designed to help children learn, grow, and thrive in a caring, structured environment.
Each day, children experience a balance of learning, play, and hands-on discovery. We focus on helping students build strong early skills in reading, writing, math, and social development—while also nurturing a love for learning.
We know young children learn best in different ways, so our classrooms include a mix of teacher-led instruction, small group activities, and plenty of time for hands-on exploration and creative play.
We use the ABEKA curriculum to guide instruction in phonics, early reading, handwriting, and math. Learning is brought to life through themes that include science, art, music, and imaginative play, helping children connect what they’re learning to the world around them.
A typical day might include:
Circle time to talk, sing, and learn together
Early reading and math activities
Hands-on learning games and projects
Art, crafts, and creative play
Time to explore, build, and imagine
Most importantly, we want children to feel safe, known, and excited to come to school each day. Our goal is to build a strong foundation both academically and relationally, while helping each child develop a real love for learning.
what will my child learn?
PRESCHOOL
Letter recognition
Phonetic sounds of consonants and short vowels
Recognition of first name
Counting 1-25
Number recognition 1-15
Recognition of colors and six basic shapes
Memorization of poems, songs, scripture, days of the week, and American Flag Salute
Introduction to Sign language
Science: colors, five senses, sink/float, magnets, mud, animals, worms
Unit Studies: Colors & Shapes, Five Senses, Community Friends, Pets, Under the Sea, Circus, On the Farm, Nursery Rhymes
and so much more!
Pre-Kindergarten
Recognition of uppercase and lowercase letters
Phonetic sounds of consonants and short vowels
Completion of 12 Abeka K4 readers which introduce blends and one vowel words
Introduction to handwriting using an “upstairs, downstairs, basement” concept
Writing of first name in correct formation - an uppercase letter followed by lowercase letters
Counting by 1s and 10s to 100
Number recognition and writing 1-20
Concepts of money
Recognition of eight shapes
Sign language colors, numbers, and beginning vocabulary
Counting 1-10 in Spanish
Memorization of poems, songs, scripture, Days of the Week, and American Flag Salute
Science: animals, apples, weather, seasons, pumpkins, healthy bodies
Unit Studies: Vowels, Safety, Fairy Tales, Dinosaurs, When I Grow Up, Flowers, Camping, Bugs
and so much more!
kindergarten
Recognition of name and phonetic sound of long and short vowels and consonants
Beginning phonics rules and twelve special sounds
Ten sight words
Completion of twelve Abeka K5 readers
Number recognition and writing of numbers 1-100
Number concepts 1-100
Using number words 1-10 and first-tenth
Value of coins
Telling time
Using the calendar: days of the week, months of the year
Addition facts through 10 and beginning subtraction
Counting and writing by 1s, 10s, 5s, and 2s to 100
Recognition of ten shapes
Memorization of poems, songs, scripture, and American/Christian Flag Salutes
Sign language colors, numbers, alphabet, songs, stories
Introduction to Spanish: numbers, colors, everyday vocabulary
Penmanship
Writing of first and last name
Social Studies: My Community, My Country, Nine Countries around the world
Introduction to American History
Science: Creation, weather/seasons, insects, birds, animals, lifecycles, seashore
Music: simple theory and instrumentation
Unit Studies: Nursery Rhymes, Creation, Space, Penguins, Friendship, Kindergarten Cafe, Birds, Bees, By the Sea
and so much more!
how will my child grow?
PHYSICALLY
Using gross motor skills: jumping, hopping, balancing, galloping, skipping, movement, & PLAY
Using fine motor skills: coloring, writing, arts and crafts, scissor skills, puzzles, sensory and learning centers
Being in a safe, clean environment
SOCIALLY
Through cooperative play
Sharing and taking turns
Practicing conflict resolution strategies
Using good manners
Being respectful of other’s space and things
EMOTIONALLY
Building confidence and a high self-esteem
Feeling loved, cared for, and believed in
Becoming more independent
Using words to share feelings
Being responsible for papers, crafts, snack, table space, and cubby
Observing class rules
Trying new things
SPIRITUALLY
Hearing Bible stories and songs
Memorizing scripture
Starting each school day with prayer
By teachers that model a standard of Christian excellence
Classes being based on and rooted in Christian values and beliefs
Honoring God in every area of our teaching and learning
ACADEMICALLY
Following directions
Being attentive
Completing classwork and crafts
Participating in class activities
Progressing at own speed and reaching academic potential
Being given one-on-one instructional time
Being challenged academically (Kindergarten)
Finishing homework and reading (Kindergarten)
