Kindergarten Programs - Medicine Hat School District No. 76

Medicine Hat School District No. 76
How do our programs meet
the developmental needs
of all children?
• Curriculum is integrated in all areas through projects, learning centres and purposeful play.
• Children have the opportunity to participate in
activities and develop projects that build on and
extend their current interests.
• Children have the opportunity to work cooperatively with other children in small groups and
whole class activities.
• Services are provided for children with learning
differences in inclusive educational settings.
• Programming is provided for students who are
learning English as a Second Language.
Kindergarten
Programs
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN...
Medicine Hat School District No. 76 has a commitment to
providing a variety of choices for parents and children.
These programs provide invaluable oppportunities for
early intervention under the direction of Alberta Education and
Medicine Hat School District No. 76 Early Childhood teachers.
Early Learning Programs are offered at a number of
elementary schools for children, 2.5 to five years of
age, with assessed developmental and communication
delays.
These programs also provide an opportunity for registered community children 3-5 years of age and children
with exceptional needs to play and learn together in an
educational play-based setting.
Call early to ensure your child is placed in
For registration and locations, please contact:
Judy Hillier, Director of Primary Services, 403.528.6723
[email protected]
Joanne Stockman, Early Learning Coordinator, 403.528.6725
[email protected]
this exciting program. Medicine Hat School
District No. 76 is accepting registration for children
who will turn five years of age on or before the last
day of February.
Parents are encouraged to register early to ensure
the availability of a neighbourhood program.
For information on our full-day alternating or halfday Kindergarten program, or other early literacy
and early intervention programs, please contact
your local school or Judy Hillier at 403-528-6723,
Medicine Hat School District No. 76.
Medicine Hat School District No. 76
Early Learning Programs
Mission Statement:
As a partner in the community, Medicine Hat School District No. 76
will create inclusive and innovative learning environments.
For more information about the School District and
Early Childhood Programs, please visit our website at:
www.sd76.ab.ca
...are offered, five half-days per week at a number
of elementary schools to support:
• Children ages 2.5 to 5 years with assessed
developmental delays
• Kindergarten children*
• Community children ages 3 to 5*
* Specific monthly fees apply
Medicine Hat School District No. 76
JANUARY 2016
“Where Kids Count”
Medicine Hat School District No. 76 offers quality Early Childhood
programs taught by fully certified teachers, following the Alberta
Education Kindergarten Program Statement. Kindergarten will be
available at various school sites dependent upon sufficient enrollments as half-day or full-day alternating programs. Each child will be
assessed a fee for materials, nutrition and transportation (fieldtrips).
Ecole Connaught School 101 - 8 St. S.W.
phone: 403-526-2392 fax: 403-526-2140
email: [email protected]
We offer creative, child-centered kindergarten programs available in both
English and French Immersion. Children are actively engaged in early literacy
and numeracy activities and develop strong basic skills in all areas. They are
taught to embrace our core values of Caring, Responsibility, and Respect to
develop a love for learning. We believe in fostering creativity and building
cooperative learning skills in a play-based environment. Before and after
school supervision program (7:00-8:30am & 3:00-6:00pm) Bussing is available
for both programs.
Crestwood School 2300 - 19 Ave. S.E.
phone: 403-527-2257 fax: 403-526-2505
email: [email protected]
Our Kindergarten Program encourages inclusion of all children and celebrates
the uniqueness of each child. It is language enriched, child-centered, and
provides a non-threatening classroom environment, in which optimum
learning takes place. We provide full alternating day classes adding up to a
minimum of 485 instructional hours. A before and after school program is
offered (7:30-8:30am & 3:00-6:00pm) and a no-cost supervised lunch in the
cafeteria. Our school promotes excellent character and leadership development through the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre
751 Strachan Road S.E. phone: 403-528-6573
email: [email protected]
Our Kindergarten students engage in a student-centered learning environment in spaces specifically designed for Kindergarten learners. These Reggioinspired spaces will provide play-based learning opportunities that lead to
independence and inquiry. We offer Alternating Full Day programming that
provides supervision at lunch time. Before and After School Care programs will
also be available for families.
Elm Street School 1001 Elm St. S.E.
phone: 403-526-3528 fax: 403-526-3278
email: [email protected]
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
Our kindergarten program offers a Reggio-inspired, play-based learning
environment. Children are encouraged to explore their world through creative
learning opportunities. Depending on Kindergarten registration numbers,
morning or afternoon programming will be offered. An optional daily nutritious snack and lunch are available free of charge. The school also offers an
onsite private preschool facility. Parents are encouraged to contact the school
for further information.
George Davison School 155 Sprague Way S.E.
Ross Glen School 48 Ross Glen Rd. S.E.
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
George Davison offers alternating full-day Kindergarten Programs and 1/2 day
programs depending on interest. Children are introduced to Phonographix, a very
successful reading program that is used throughout the school. Supervised lunch
is provided free of charge. Before school care is available at 7:00am and after
school care is available until 5:45 p.m. each school day. Dragons and Butterflies,
a private daycare operator, located on the school grounds and is one option for
child care on Kindergarten students’ non-attending days.
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
We offer full-day alternate day Kindergarten Programs. The programs are
Monday, Wednesday, and alternating Fridays or Tuesday, Thursday and
alternating Fridays. A supervised lunch program, as well as a Before and After
school program is available. The programs run from 7:15-8:15am and from
3:00-6:00pm and are available on a pre-registration/pre-paid basis. These
programs are open to kindergarten children on the days that they are attending kindergarten.
phone: 403-529-1555 fax: 403-526-3502
email: [email protected]
Herald School 301 - 5 St. S.W.
phone: 403-526-4477 fax: 403-526-3598
email: [email protected]
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
We offer two exciting alternating full-day kindergarten programs which include
an introduction to early literacy through the Scholastic Balanced Literacy Program. Classroom instruction is based on the latest brain-based learning research.
An Early Learning Program is offered for community children and children with
assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6. An on-site daycare program is available daily, including holiday periods, from 6:45am-6:00pm. A supervised lunch
break is provided at no cost to our families.
Medicine Hat Christian School 68 Rice Dr. S.E.
phone: 403-526-3246 fax: 403-528-9048
email: [email protected]
We are “Teaching for Transformation” at Medicine Hat Christian School. Children
learn Biblical themes including God Worshipping and Community Building in
an interactive, safe, and caring environment. Our interdenominational Christian
program runs two full days every Tuesday and Thursday (8:50 am to 3:20 pm)
and alternating Fridays (8:50 am to 2:30 pm). If there is space and/or numbers
warrant we may also offer Mondays and Wednesdays and alternating Fridays.
Register early because spaces fill up fast.
River Heights School 301 - 6 Ave. S.W.
phone: 403-527-3730 fax: 403-526-3842
email: [email protected]
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
We offer a student-centered, rich learning environment that promotes learning
and independence. Parents can choose between a full-day Mon./Wed.
alternating Friday class or a Tues./Thurs. alternating Friday. A third AM only class
will be offered should numbers warrant. A supervised lunch program and before
and after school care program are available for full-day children.
Riverside School 201 - 2 St. N.W.
phone: 403-526-3793 fax: 403-526-3970
email: [email protected]
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
Our kindergarten program will be every morning 8:30-11:30. A supervised lunch
program, and before school program starting at 7:30am. We are a play-based,
multi-intelligence focused classroom.
phone: 403-529-2960 fax: 403-526-4657
email: [email protected]
Southview School 2425 Southview Dr. S.E.
phone: 403-526-4495 fax: 403-526-4706
email: [email protected]
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
We offer a child-centered, rich play-based learning environment that promotes
learning independence and inquiry-based investigation. We offer a morning
and an afternoon kindergarten program based on registration numbers.
Supervised Lunch Program, Before and After School Care Programs 7:00-8:25
a.m. and 3:00-5:30 p.m. Including children in a literacy-rich environment is a
priority in our school.
Vincent Massey School 901 Hargrave Way N.W.
phone: 403-527-3750 fax: 403-526-4810
email: [email protected]
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
Our Kindergarten Program teaches foundational learner skills within an engaging, play-based learning environment. Depending on enrollment, Vincent
Massey offers alternating full-day Kindergarten Programs; Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday with alternating Fridays. Supervision is provided at
lunch time. Please note there is limited space available in the Early Learning
Program. The Before and After School Care Programs for Kindergarten children
operates from: Morning: 7:15am Afternoon: 2:50-5:45pm
Webster Niblock School 909 - 4 Ave. N.E.
phone: 403-527-4541 fax: 403-526-5097
email: [email protected]
An Early Learning Program is offered for kindergarten, community
children and children with assessed developmental delays ages 21/2-6.
Webster Niblock School offers an engaging Kindergarten program that
endeavors to meet the needs of all children through a variety of instructional
strategies. Children will participate in hands-on experiences in an atmosphere
that is warm and welcoming! Webster Niblock offers an alternating full-day
kindergarten program (Mon/Wed - every other Friday; and Tues/Thurs. - every
other Friday). Supervised lunch is provided free of charge. Before school care is
available starting at 7:15am and after school care is available until 6pm.