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 Physical Education.

Course Descriptions

Toddlers – In the Toddler classes, students will be introduced to basic academic concepts and social skills through language immersion. The curriculum will include topics such as shapes, colors, numbers, body parts, the alphabet and phonics. In addition, children will be encouraged to express themselves creatively and will begin to develop their fine and gross motor skills.

Preschool – In the Preschool classes, students will expand their individual knowledge base of academic concepts and social skills through language immersion. The curriculum will include topics such as basic math skills, hand writing skills, letter recognition and phonics, and awareness of the natural world. In addition, children are given multiple opportunities to produce creatively and improve their fine and gross motor skills.

Pre-K* - In the Pre-Kindergarten classes, students will further develop academic concepts and social skills through the French language. The curriculum will include topics such as intermediate math skills, use of upper and lower case letters, as well as basic cursive recognition, and original sentence building. We continue to encourage the growth of creative expression.

K* - In the Kindergarten class, students will refine and work toward mastery of age appropriate academic concepts. Students will independently demonstrate the ability to interact socially. The curriculum will include reading, telling time, solving simple fractions, using the five senses, and writing creatively.

At La Petite Ecole, there is a strong emphasis in Oral Language production. All students are encouraged to speak and respond, as age appropriate, in full French sentences in all settings.

Within all class curriculums, we foster respect for one another, formations of friendships, a sense of community, and skills to thrive socially.

*Pre-K and K classes may be held simultaneously.

2012-2012 Programs

Toddlers

This class meets 2 (T/TH) or 3 (M/W/F) mornings a week. Classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m., from Labor Day through Memorial Day. It is available for children who will be 2 by October 1, 2012. Special events and activities are typically held on M-W-F. T-TH toddlers will be welcome to attend with supervision.

Note: Children do not need to be potty trained in order to enter the Toddler class.

Preschool

This class meets 5 mornings a week. Classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m., from Labor Day through Memorial Day. It is available for children who will be 3 by October 1, 2012 and to children who are already 4.

Note: Children do not need to be potty trained in order to enter the Preschool class.

Pre-Kindergarten

This class meets 5 afternoons a week. Classes start at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m., from Labor Day through Memorial Day. This class is available for children who will be 4 by October 1, 2012 and to children who are already 5.

Kindergarten

This class meets 5 afternoons a week. Classes start at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m., from Labor Day through Memorial Day. This class is available for children who will be 5 by October 1, 2012 and to children who are already 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.

Please note that there is some age overlap in these classes. The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes may be offered together.

Alumni Rendez-Vous

La Petite Ecole is committed to the continued French education of our alumni. Therefore, weekly gatherings will be offered to our graduates on Mondays, from 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. Rendez-vous enrollment will begin on April 15.

Thanks to small class sizes and low teacher/student ratios, every child is challenged at his/her level of ability. Basic concepts are covered in all programs, such as the alphabet, numbers, language, art…