Is Tiger Prep the right fit for your child?

Is Tiger Prep the right fit for your child?

A Tiger Prep Academy (TPA) child might be quite verbal, learn quickly, and be of average or higher intelligence. However, for some reason (age, behaviorally young in social and emotional maturity, etc.), he/she is not developmentally ready for Kindergarten. Developmental readiness includes physical, social and emotional growth.

Some of the characteristics you may have noticed in your child are:

• Has a short attention span

• Becomes easily frustrated

• Lacks fine and gross motor skills, coordination, and balance

• Is tired by the afternoon or still requires a nap

• Has difficulty separating from a parent or caregiver

• Is overly anxious about being correct

• Is unwilling to attempt new experiences

• Cries easily

• Has delays in speech and/or language development

• Is unable to attend to bathroom needs independently

To qualify for a Tiger Prep Academy (TPA) class:

• Your student must be five (5) years old before August 1st

• Consideration for placement is based on screening results from Parents as Teachers (PAT) and from the Kindergarten Orientation screening, teacher recommendation, and/or parent recommendation

• Children will transition to regular Kindergarten the year following Tiger Prep Academy (TPA)

• Parents interested in finding out more about this program may inquire on or before the Kindergarten Round-up or by contacting your Parents as Teachers (PAT) representative.