Part of the public school system and free for families

Instructional day and class size is the same as kindergarten

Developmentally-appropriate learning environment

Activities encouraging creativity, exploration, and discovery

Rich literacy and numeracy experiences

Thematic curriculum that integrates social studies, science, and the arts

Focus on the whole child: emotional, social, physical, and intellectual

DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE

8:30-11:50 AM

8:25 ARRIVAL

8:30 OPENING

9:00 TASK TIME

9:45 CIRCLE TIME

10:00 SNACK/RECESS

10:30 CHOOSE TIME

11:15 CLOSING CIRCLE

Curriculum, standards, and activities customized for the transitional kindergarten population

Emphasis on learning independence and developing a sense of community

Unique, specialized curriculum that is based on the kindergarten standards and is designed to support children who are not quite ready for kindergarten

Credentialed teachers with specialized training to teach young kindergarteners

Longest existing transitional kindergarten program in Nevada County

MORNING SESSION

8:30 AM – 11:50 AM

8:25 ARRIVAL

8:30 OPENING

9:15 LEARNING CENTERS

10:30 SNACK AND RECESS

10:50 STORY AND SHARING

11:10 PLAN AND DO

11:30 CLOSING CIRCLE

AFTERNOON SESSION

11:55 AM – 3:15 PM

11:55 ARRIVAL

12:00 OPENING

12:45 LEARNING CENTERS

2:00 SNACK AND RECESS

2:20 STORY AND SHARING

2:30 PLAN AND DO

2:50 CLOSING CIRCLE

Two credentialed teachers in each classroom

12:1 Student/Teacher Ratio

On-site childcare

Emphasis on educating the whole child

A charter school with a traditional educational program

Enriching and educational activities such as: Kindergarten Circus, assemblies, art programs, Read Across America, field trips, Jog-a-thon, Pumpkin Patch carnival, Fitness Fridays, Education Through Music, Sierra Harvest garden program, classroom buddy program with lower campus class, weekly library check out, and technology instruction.

Children who attend MORNING kindergarten have the opportunity to:

Begin their day close to the same time as lower campus

Ride the bus to school

Combine with PM Bearcat Discovery where they can have lunch, and play-time with friends

Childcare On Site!

The Bearcat Discovery Center provides before and after care for both morning and afternoon kindergarten sessions. If you need more information regarding fees, qualifying for state subsidy, and availability, call the Bearcat Discovery Center at 530-273-6831.

Children who attend AFTERNOON kindergarten have the opportunity to:

Begin their day well rested

Ride the bus home

Participate in morning community enrichment classes

Combine with AM Bearcats and transition to school with their friends

End their day close to same time as lower campus grades 4-8