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Art               
Kindergarten students work on the skill of drawing and coloring objects solidly.  They make Name Games and Under the Sea projects. They draw self portraits, and continue to draw self portraits at every grade level. These portraits are displayed starting in 4th grade. Students enjoy other projects, learn new skills, and are introduced to art history.  Projects and units of study include:  Indian Pattern Necklaces, Stamp Printing Wrapping Paper, Peter Brueghel Winter Landscapes, Symmetrical Masks, Mondrain Masterpieces, and Clay Fish Bread Warmers.

Grading Policy 
While no grades are given, students are expected to participate, cooperate, exhibit a good attitude and have fun.

Library 
Students come to the library once a week for 30 minutes.  During the first half of their library visit, the students are engaged in story time; frequently, a project is assigned that corresponds to the story.  The students are then free to choose any book they want from the appropriate sections.  The literature of well known authors and illustrators is introduced.  Library instruction is presented throughout the year.  Emphasis is put on library terminology, the importance of the arrangement of the books and why it is so important to shelve a book correctly.

Library time is intended to be an enjoyable experience in an atmosphere conducive to developing a love for books and reading and an appreciation of libraries as a source for life long learning.

Grading Policy
While no grades are given, learners are expected to listen, cooperate, participate and exhibit a good attitude.

Technology
Kindergarten students go to the computer lab for one 40-minute session each week.  Emphasis is placed on enjoying technology.  The students focus on listening and following directions and building the motor skills needed to use computer peripherals such as the keyboard and mouse.  Students create various projects that correspond to their classroom curriculum using Kid Pix and Kidspiration.  In addition, students work on building reading and math skills by using a combination of age-appropriate educational programs that reinforce what is being learned in the classroom.  These programs include Jump Start Kindergarten Advanced, Jump Start Kindergarten Reading, math Zoo Zillions & Carnival Countdown.

Grading Policy
Computer class is a time for students to engage in individualized learning while working at their own pace. While no grades are given, the children are expected to listen, follow directions and have fun.

Physical Education
Screams fill the gymnasium as the little minnows scurry across the ocean fleeing the deadly jaws of the shark.  Little squirrels run for the safety of the trees when the teacher's imaginary dog gets loose from it pen.  The tireless trash collectors run about the floor scooping the endless amounts of trash that the teacher has so carelessly thrown down.  These are some of the initial activities that Kindergarten students play. Sharks and Minnows, The Trash Game and Squirrels in the Yard are all-time favorites at St. Timothy’s School. 

The boys and girls can also look forward to experimentation with many types of balls.  They are different in size, texture, color and playability.  Each has its own characteristics which make it unique.  In addition, students looks forward to scoop and paddle activities, bats and balloons, wacky noodles and stepping stones.  Another favorite activity is using the  parachute.  Other popular games are Popcorn Machine, Poison Snakes, Cheetah Lane and how much food a crab can eat in a minute.

Children enjoy activities such as jumping over hurdles, crawling under tunnels, jumping  rope, and climbing ropes.  

Students are introduced to Elementary Fitness Principles.  They work out muscles and be smart in the process.  It is important to make exercise a positive habit. 

Physical Education provides stimulation and fun, action and exercise, a little craziness mixed with a little discipline.

Grading Policy
While no grades will be given, students are expected to participate, cooperate, and exhibit a good attitude.

Science Lab
For 30 minutes each week, the kindergarten students become young scientists as they conduct experiments in the science lab.  Using simple laboratory tools, such as pipettes and beakers, they will explore basic scientific concepts throughout the year.  The students will conduct a variety of experiments that coordinate with classroom topics, such as colors, food, dental health, weather, plants, and animals.  Although the kindergarteners do not participate in the school science fair, they will begin to learn the steps of the scientific method in preparation for future science fairs!  By providing a fun and comfortable setting in the lab, the students will gain confidence in their ability to make their own special discoveries.

Grading Policy
While no grades will be given, students are expected to participate individually or with a lab partner, cooperate and exhibit a good attitude.

Spanish
The focus in the kindergarten program is on the development of listening and speaking skills and cultural awareness.  Students will engage in conversation and exchange basic information and ideas in Spanish through the use of greetings, farewells and expressions of courtesy.

They learn vocabulary relating to home and school, as well as short expressions and common phrases used in conversation.  Song, games and simple poetry will help students relate their newly acquired knowledge to others. The Kindergarten program includes activities such as counting, colors, greetings and common expressions, and days of the week.

Grading Policy
While no grades in performance will be given, students are expected to participate, cooperate, exhibit a good attitude and have fun.

Music
Kindergarten students participate in music twice per week.  We endeavor to develop skills in music concomitant with growth and motor skills. Concepts such as high—low, loud—soft, long—short, steady beat, and matching pitch are the focus.   These goals are achieved in a variety of ways:  through classroom activities, dance, patting rhythms, body percussion, rhythm instruments, visual representations, singing, aned games.  Assessment takes place in each class after a set of core lessons are completed, and through various performances throughout the year. The performances include the Pumpkin Parade, Thanksgiving Chapel, and the Easter Hat Parade.  The goal of music is to enhance each person’s world, open avenues of personal expression, increase music aptitude, and develop, as fully as is possible, each learner’s musical and creative ability.  Since music is a corporate, as well as an individual skill, learners are expected to work in harmony with one another.

Grading Policy

While no grades are given, learners are expected to participate, cooperate, and exhibit a good attitude.

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