Preschool Standards
Below you will find the St. Mark’s Preschool Standards for teachers and curriculum.
Professionalism
Teachers (a minimum of one per class) and administrator have professional training and credentials
- Each classroom consists of a minimum of one teacher with a B.A. degree in elementary education or child development
Teachers and director relate well with children
- Respect differences among children
- Encourage children to express ideas
- Set limits using positive discipline (no physical punishment, scaring or humiliation)
Teachers are well supported
- Time is set aside for daily planning and ongoing program evaluation
- Teachers participate in ongoing professional development
Relationships
Building Positive relationships among teachers and families
- Sensitive to family concerns
- Teachers communicate regularly with the parents via newsletters, emails, phone calls and conferences
- Teachers willing to work together to contribute to the success of the total program
Parent Involvement
- Parents are welcome to visit the classrooms at any time
- Parents are encouraged to participate in classroom and school events
- Available opportunities for children to engage in classroom experiences with family members
Parent Involvement
- Parents are welcome to visit the classrooms at any time
- Parents are encouraged to participate in classroom & school events
- Available opportunities for children to engage in classroom experiences with family members
Curriculum
- Consistent yet flexible and responsive to the needs of the individual children
- The schedule includes daily indoor and outdoor (or gym) experiences
- Teachers use proven strategies and approaches to tailor the learning opportunities for the group and individual
- A variety of materials and equipment are used to implement the curriculum
- Children experience daily time for: Play, Self-initiated learning, Creative expression, Large and small group experiences
- The curriculum fosters development in the following areas: Social, Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive, Creative
- Learning is primarily active rather than passive
Classroom
Class Size:
- Two-year-olds – 12
- Three-year-olds – 12
- Four/Five-year -olds – 14
Physical Space
- The facility meets developmental appropriateness and safety
- Health and safety standards assure cleanliness and reasonable protection against illness and allergies
Displays
- Assist the children to reflect on and extend their learning
- Displays are at children’s eye level, when possible
- Bulletin boards remain current and updated
- Children’s work is present throughout the building
Evaluations
- Teachers evaluate each child’s progress on an ongoing basis
- A formal evaluation is conducted once a year and shared with the parents
- Teachers and director are evaluated at the end of the school year
- St. Mark’s School Board conducts a parent survey, as needed
2024 – 2025 School Year Documents
Schedule of Classes and Class Descriptions
School Calendar
Preschool Board Members
New Family Checklist
Returning Family Checklist
Registration Form
Financial Form
Parent Permission Form
Carpool Permission Form
Family Information Form
Information Change Form
Medical Consent Form