Psalms 139: 13-14 states, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
We believe that each child is created in the image of God, loved by Him and is a special gift from God. Each classroom is a place where young, inquiring minds of children 18 months through First grade can be nurtured within a Christ-centered environment.
During a child’s earliest years of life there are many “windows of opportunity” for learning and developing that are unique to his specific age group. God designed a child’s brain to grow more during these first few years than at any other time and patterns are developed in these formative years that will affect the child’s growth and development forever.
The Bible tells us that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” Luke 2:52. Children are developing in the same way that Jesus grew. Therefore, Southside Christian School has designed the Early Education program to meet their developmental needs by offering a stimulating hands-on approach to the learning environment and curriculum. This encourages appropriate development for the child’s emotional stability, social competency, intellectual ability and spiritual awareness and maturity. Christian teachers provide many opportunities for children to explore and discover the world God created for them and gain confidence in their God-given abilities and talents.
Program Options
A part-time preschool program is offered for children 18 months through age four. Programs are offered five days, three days (MWF) or two days (TTH) per week. K5 is offered full or half day and first grade is a full day program with all programs having Extended Day and After School Care options available until 5:30 pm.
Morning Program 8:15 am – 12:20 pm
(18 months, EE2, EE3, K4)
Half Day K5 8:15 am – 12:20 pm
Full Day K5 8:15 am – 2:45 pm
Extended Day 12:20 pm – 3:00 pm
(18 months, EE2, EE3, K4, K5 one to five days available)
First Grade 8:15 am – 2:50 pm
After School Care
Schedule A (18 months - 8th grade) 3:00pm – 4:00 pm
Schedule B (18 months – 8th grade) 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Early Stay (all ages) 7:30 am – 8:15 am
Faculty and Staff Qualifications
The Early Education department of Southside Christian School employs Christians who have been called of God to work with young children. Teachers of K4 students and up are degreed and certified with ACSI. Teachers of two and three year olds have attained or working toward a Child Development Associate credential or an ACSI Early Education teacher credential. SCS offers annual professional development to help teachers stay abreast of the most recent educational research and curriculum development. Their professional expertise along with their nurturing personalities and godly dedication to teaching give the students a loving, Christ-centered environment in which to thrive.
Teacher/Student Ratios
|
Child’s Age |
SC Department
Of Social Services
(DSS) |
Southside
Christian School |
|
1˝– 2 years |
1:6 |
1:5 |
|
2 – 3 years |
1:7 |
1:7 |
|
3– 4 years |
1:11 |
1:9 |
|
4 – 5 years |
1:16 |
1:10 |
Parent Involvement
Parents may volunteer during school hours in the Early Education Office or help their child’s teacher in a variety of ways through our Volunteers in Partnership (VIP) program. Parent/teacher conferences are held each year to review the student’s progress. Special programs such as Explore Lab, Grandparent’s Day, Donuts for Dads, Mommy and Me, K4 Mother’s Day Tea, and K5 Graduation offer other opportunities for SCS parents to be involved in their child’s educational experience.