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CURRICULUM

We have adopted a robust Language Arts plan that develops mastery of language; including oral skills, auditory skills, preliminary writing skills and a rich vocabulary and background knowledge base.  

This program builds a strong foundation in cooperation with our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten, with each year building

on the previously taught content. We use Core Knowledge Language Arts to provide developmentally

appropriate activities and content and language-rich curriculum.

We recognize the responsibility to nurture students mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically.

Our teachers create caring communities of learning in our small class sizes where each

student feels safe and confident to take the risks of learning new things.

Nursery School students take a wide variety of specialist's classes to enrich their whole selves and

develop their many talents: P.E. yoga, musical theater, foreign language, art, science, social studies, music, drama, and mini-courses.

 

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SOCIAL WELL BEING

For many of our two year old's, social opportunities are few and far between.  Nursery School provides a natural place to cultivate crucial social skills.  A child learns empathy, negotiating skills, and how to communicate, every time they come into the classroom.  These skills can be learned later in life, but a child who learns early how to play with others will have a distinct advantage in all later classroom settings.

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Nursery school allows a safe place for children to experiment with play since most of the children are at the same level socially.  Learning through play is the work of children this age.  

Nursery school also teaches a child how to function in a classroom setting.  Often young elementary students are labeled as “difficult” if they don’t understand how a classroom functions.  By attending Nursery school, a child learns early how to respect others’ opinions, share ideas, and take turns.

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FIELD TRIPS

Arches field trips are about making connections between the education inside the classroom and the world beyond. This type of interactive learning answers the question, "Why are we learning this?" through hands-on experiences. For an age group that is constantly asking "why," field trips are an exciting way of translating classroom lessons into real-life learning. 

2022-2023 field trip list coming soon.

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FROM THE PARENTS...

Pre-Kindergarten Parent

I have been extremely impressed with Arches Academy. As a single mom, one of the best feelings is knowing that my children are in the best of hands when they aren't with me. My son has a passion for learning and soaks everything up like a sponge. The staff is friendly, accommodating, respectful, and knowledgeable. They know all of students and the students all know each other. It's not only providing a personalized education for my kid(s), but it's an excellent community.

WORLDWIDE

Pre-Kindergarten Parent

Arches Academy is amazing! We have been so impressed with the education our son is receiving. His teachers individualize his education and really help him thrive. Our son is just in Pre-K, but he's already learning about other languages and cultures, and he loves it! He is learning to be a great global citizen, and he is happy to go to school every day.

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Preschool Parent

"My youngest son attends the preschool and he has BLOSSOMED. He has made friends for the first time, and he has learned to write his name all by himself as a three year old. He has become more talkative and independent. Our family and friends are SO impressed how much he has thrived at the school. My older Son in Pre-K has also thrived- he loves his teacher and I love how the school actually uses the highly effective habits. All the teachers are sooo loving.

I couldn't say enough good things about this school!"

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FAQ'S

What if my child is already reading?

    Great! Many of our students can! Our teachers have small group and one-on-one time built into their schedule to help challenge each child at their own level. 

 

Which program option do you recommend for Nursery School?  

     We recommend one of the everyday options as lessons are not repeated but build on each other.

How does your program prepare students for Preschool? 
     Students will gain all the foundational skills they need to succeed at any program, but they are particularly prepared to continue in our Arches Academy programs, which are deeper and more advanced than other programs. 

What sets Arches Academy apart?  

     Arches is the perfect blend of play, hands-on learning, rigor, and whole child development for preschool. We give each child the “talented and gifted” teaching model, filled with field trips and student interest-led learning.

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