CAK's Early Learning Program

Philosophy:
Christian Academy of Knoxville’s Early Learning Program will provide a developmentally appropriate Christian environment for exposure to the academics, fine motor and gross motor development, and social interactions.

Goals:     

• To encourage a love of learning;
  
• To provide a daily balance of both teacher-initiated and student-directed activities;
  
• To encourage independent decision-making and problem-solving; and
  
• To provide opportunities for participation in music, library, Spanish, and physical education.
  

Curriculum:  
Curriculum has been developed around both the three-day (M, W, F) and two-day (Tues., Thurs.) programs. Each will also accommodate a students’ learning if enrolled in a full five-day program.

Typical Day may include:

• Each day begins with devotions and a Bible lesson.
  
• Centers for individual or small group participation are located in selected areas of the classroom.
• Technology is introduced as a part of student learning.

• Language arts activities include: Name and Letter recognition.
• Math skills include counting and sorting, number recognition, shapes, and colors. 

4-year-old Class:

• Language arts activities include: Letter recognition, pre-reading activities, correct penmanship practice, memorization of poems, rhymes and jingles, and listening (to stories, directions, and music).
• Math skills include counting and sorting, number recognition, and number associations.
  

• Language arts activities include: phonics, pre-reading activities, correct penmanship practice, beginning writing skills, memorization of poems, rhymes and jingles, and listening (to stories, directions, and music).
• Math skills include counting and sorting, number recognition, number associations, basic addition and subtraction and problem-solving strategies.

Hours:
Day options are (8:00 am - 12:00 pm):

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  
• Tuesday, Thursday
  
• Monday - Friday
  

Any student staying after 12:00 pm will be sent to the Academy’s AfterKare program. Early Learning Program will follow the Academy’s calendar for attendance, holidays, and in-service / staff development days.

Enrollment & Participation:   
To enroll, parents must submit a completed application with all required forms. A parent interview will then determine acceptance into the program.

Students must be:

• 3-years-old by March 31 to enter school the following fall
• 4-years olds must be 4 by August 31
• Begindergarten 5-year olds must be 5 by August 31
• Potty-trained to take care of toileting needs
  
• Able to dress themself with little assistance
  
• Respectful of the authority of adults
  
• Considerate of classmates
  

Tuition & Fees:
The Early Learning Program at Christian Academy of Knoxville may be either a two-day, three-day, or five-day program, all with varying tuition costs. Current tuition rates may be found here. Payments may be made annually, semi-annually, or monthly. A separate fee will be assessed for students staying past the 12:00 pm dismissal time.