Kindergarten & First Grade
Please contact us to request an application form.
WHY CHOOSE PEMBROKE?
Educating the Whole Child
Children in Kindergarten and First Grade possess a natural curiosity and come to school eager to learn and eager to please. While exploring their sense of self, they are beginning to see their place in the world. Routine and structure are necessary for them. They are developing a sense of responsibility and take pride in their accomplishments. Creative expression in various forms is quite evident throughout early childhood, the years of greatest growth and change — physically, mentally and emotionally. For this reason, our teachers educate the whole child.
Educational Excellence
The Kindergarten and First Grade experience lays a foundation of educational excellence and a love of learning by encouraging the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of each student in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Children learn best in a diverse, active and engaging environment that recognizes individual talents and learning styles. Thus, students are inspired to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and a respect for others. A child-centered classroom focuses on the acquisition and development of basic, core skills and problem solving strategies through innovative educational activities. This approach enables our students to evolve into confident, lifelong learners who consistently strive toward their full potential while being aware of their personal learning styles.
A Safe and Supportive Environment
Our teaching environment encourages children to become life-long learners by carefully teaching to a child’s individual strengths and weaknesses in such a way that both are bolstered. In this way, the child experiences success in all areas of their development. Teachers keep the following educational goals foremost in their minds as they create learning experiences for children:
- To Foster a love of learning
- Develop fundamental academic skills
- Apply and integrate intellectual processes
- Recognize and support various learning styles
- Develop physical and artistic expression
- Promote individual social and emotional development
- Instill the virtues of good citizenship and social responsibility
CURRICULUM AND FACULTY
Our curriculum is based on guidelines set by Best Practice in the teaching of young children and is also aligned with Ohio Content Standards. Children thrive in our hands-on environments because they are engaged in authentic reading, writing, math and science activities.
Our program offers an integrated curriculum that is challenging but developmentally appropriate. The small class size allows for flexible grouping of students and encourages children to grow cognitively, socially and emotionally in a supportive community of learners. Physical Education, Art, Technology, Music and Outdoor Education activities as well as field trips are carefully integrated into the curriculum.
Jenny Chamberlain, 1st Grade - Krista Deemer, Kindergarten
Classes are taught by experienced and licensed early childhood educators, with extensive knowledge of child development. A collegial environment fosters creativity throughout the school. Our educational consultant, from John Carroll University and the relationships we have developed with the local public schools are important resources. Our programs and curriculum continue to grow and thrive. Teacher/student ratio is 1:14.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A completed application to Kindergarten and First Grade must include the following:
- Student Application with a recent photograph
- Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
- Recommendation Form from student’s current teacher
- A copy of your child’s birth certificate
- Non-refundable $75 application fee.
ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
- Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-13 school year.
- During the months of December and January, upon receipt of a completed application, we will schedule individual assessments.
- A group session may be scheduled early in the new year for current students and new students not already enrolled at Pembroke. All application forms must be received before the group session.
- Following the group sessions, the admissions committee will meet.
- Notification of admission decisions will be made on or before February 1st
- First month’s tuition is due with a signed contract by February 15th.
