PreK

Canterbury Announces Our New PreK Program for 2012-13!

We are excited to now accept applications for our first PreK classes at Canterbury beginning in the fall of 2012. Please call the Admission Office at 336.288.2007 or to learn more about the program or request an information packet.

Application Requirements

To be considered for enrollment, children must be four years old by August 31, 2012.
To be considered for enrollment, children must be able to use the restroom independently by the start of school.
Applications will be reviewed and admission will be offered provided space is available.
Preference will be given to Canterbury siblings, children of current staff, and children of alumni, though there will be space available for other interested families.

PreK Application Form

General Information

Program hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am-12:30pm and will include a lunchtime.
We anticipate two sections with roughly 16 children in each section.
Each classroom section will have one teacher and one assistant.
The school year will begin a few days after the K-8th grade children return and will closely follow Canterbury’s school calendar.
Annual tuition for the M-F 8:30am-12:30pm program is $4,500.
Limited need-based financial assistance will be available for those who qualify.
There is no assessment for PreK.
PreK children will have their own chapel schedule.

Extended day opportunities provide flexibility for parents.

Early morning drop-off	7:30-8:30am	no charge
Afternoon Programs	12:30-3:00pm	cost & classes will be announced soon

Program Highlights

The Early Learning program at Canterbury (PreK) is inspired by the world renowned schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. The Reggio approach affords children opportunities to engage in meaningful, authentic learning. Skills are not taught in isolation but are imbedded within the context of long-term projects based on the children’s interests. This approach offers the teacher the opportunity to address each child’s needs, learning style, and interests. With its emphasis on the arts, outdoor learning, and collaboration, this style complements Canterbury’s existing K-8 program.

Canterbury’s program will develop all areas (social, cognitive, linguistic, physical, spiritual, and creative) that are vital to the growth of a young child. Furthermore, the program concentrates on readiness skills such as enthusiasm for learning, oral-language, listening, independence, socialization, fine-motor, and letter and number recognition to prepare children for entrance into kindergarten. This model constitutes a wonderful way to prepare students for kindergarten and beyond, either at Canterbury or elsewhere.

Canterbury’s curriculum will meet or exceed the Early Learning Standards adopted by the State of North Carolina.