Junior Kindergarten
We believe that “play is the work of children,” and that through play-based projects, junior kindergarten students will be able to learn life-long skills that will help them successfully transition to our Lower School kindergarten program.
Our Philosophy
Our Junior Kindergarten program is an academic program designed for 3- and 4-year-olds. The JK-4 program is five days per week and the JK-3 program offers a three- (T, W, Th) or five-day option. The junior kindergarten day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and extended care (1:30 – 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) is available for an addtional fee. Class size is limited to 16 students for Junior Kindergarten 3, and 18 for Junior Kindergarten 4.
Spiritual Development
Our junior kindergarten class is able to learn more about their faith and explore the faith of others during daily chapel. We help develop children’s personal confidence as they grow.
Academic Planning
Academic goals and objectives are met by careful planning and building on what each individual can do while challenging a student to reach just beyond their comfort zone. The teacher’s role is to co-explore and co-construct the learning experience with the children.
Physical Growth
through outdoor play, physical education class, music and movement
Social Growth
through Tribes activities that encourage community, sharing and conflict resolution
Emotional Growth
through the promotion of positive self image and independence
14
Junior Kindergarten 3 Class Size
18
Junior Kindergarten 4 Class Size
8:1
student-teacher ratio
6
enrichment classes
2
teachers per classroom
Once children are helped to perceive themselves as authors or inventors, once they are helped to discover the pleasure of inquiry, their motivation and interest explode.
Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia Schools, Italy
Music
The goal of the music program is to begin to build a lifelong love and appreciation for music. Students are exposed to the classics, contemporary and multicultural music. In the classroom, they will sing, move and play many varied classroom instruments. Students will begin the study of reading music, analyzing performances and creating their own melodies through improvisation.
Art
At The Episcopal School of Knoxville, we emphasize the importance of art in education. Our curriculum is designed to develop art appreciation, as well as to provide a means for self expression from an early age.
Program Hours
8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Lunch is provided and extended care is available at an additional fee.
Extended Care
Hours: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5 days: $2,000 per year
3 days: $1,200 per year
After Care
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
5 days: $3,000 per year
3 days: $1,800 per year