Curriculum
The core curriculum consists of language, humanities, mathematics, and science. In addition, children experience an array of opportunities designed to compliment the core curriculum. These include Art, Music, Drama, Information and Computer Technology (computers), and PhysicalEducation .
2010-2011 PROGRAMS
Toddlers
This class meets 2, 3, or 5 mornings a week. Class starts at 9am and ends at noon, from September through May. It is suitable for children who will be 2 by September 15, 2010.
Preschool
This class meets 5 mornings (9am-noon) a week from September through May. It is most suitable for children ages 30 months (must be 3 by December 31, 2010) through age 4. Note: Children do not need to be potty trained in order to enter the Preschool class.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
This class meets 5 afternoons (1-4pm) a week from September through May. This class is most suitable for children ages 4 (by Aug. 1, 2010) through age 6. Note: Kindergarten is not mandatory in the State of Missouri. Some parents elect to send their children to another school (public or private) in the mornings, and attend La Petite Ecole in the afternoon.
Alumni
La Petite Ecole offers classes for its alumni. Alumni are grouped by level/ age and meet once a week after school for 45 minutes. There are 30 lessons over the academic year.
Summer Camp
La Petite Ecole offers a week long summer camp for children ages 3-6. This year's summer camp is the week of July 12-16, from 9am until noon. Each year, a different theme is chosen and all activities center around that theme. No previous language experience is needed.
Parental Involvement
Because children and adults benefit from being a part of a community, families are encouraged to take ownership of the school. In fact, the school operates as a non-for-profit corporation and is overseen by a Board of Directors. This provides families with opportunities to participate in making this school an asset to our community. Parents are invited to help in any way that suits their schedules and other commitments. For example, some parents serve on the Board of Directors, others will pick up books from the library to support a topic discussed in class, yet others will come and volunteer in class with special projects or holidays. The key is to be involved and take part in making the school a success.
Opportunities for La Petite Ecole families and parents to meet are frequent: Let’s do Lunch (every quarter) A back to school picnic in the fall An international dinner in the winter
A children’s program and graduation picnic at the end of the year