Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programming

J.J. Nearing Catholic Elementary School Kindergarten Program Information

At J.J. Nearing Catholic Elementary School, our Kindergarten program is thoughtfully designed to inspire young learners and nurture their academic, social, and spiritual growth. We offer a variety of options to meet the unique needs of your family:

• Half-Day Program: 475 hours of instruction, available in the morning or afternoon.
• Full-Day Everyday Program: 950 hours of instruction (offered based on registration numbers).
• Progressive Program: Half-day instruction until Spring Break, transitioning to full-day instruction from Spring Break to the end of June.

Program Highlights

Our Kindergarten program promotes a love for learning through engaging and meaningful activities:

• A Learning Through Play approach to spark creativity and curiosity.
• Inquiry-Based Learning to foster problem-solving and critical thinking.
• The Animated Literacy Program blends phonics with storytelling.
• Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Instruction based on The Science of Reading principles.
• Kinder-Cooking to encourage hands-on learning and collaboration.
• A supportive Home Reading Program to build foundational literacy skills.
• Exciting Field Trips for experiential learning and exploration.
• Parish Connections through priest visits and liturgical celebrations to deepen faith.

Age Eligibility

Children must be 5 years old by December 31 to enroll. 

Fees

• Half-Day Program: No fee.
• Full-Day Program: $325/month + lunch supervision fee.
• Progressive Program: (Not always offered) $97.50/month (Sept–March) and $325/month (April–June) + lunch supervision fee.

Note: Program offerings are contingent on enrollment and available resources.

BELL TIMES:

 - AM & Full Day Entry Bell: 8:40 am

 - AM Dismissal: 11:37 am

 - Full Day Dismissal: 3:20 pm

** The offering of Half Day PM and Full Day is dependent upon enrolment and resources**

Kindergarten SUPPLY  LIST:

Supplies

Child Care

We currently have an agreement with SIGIS to provide child care at J.J. Nearing. They provide half-day childcare for our kindergarten students and before- and after-school care for kindergarten to grade 6 students. More information on their programs can be found on the SIGIS website.

Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten!

Are you considering preschool options for your little one? Look no further! We offer two Pre-Kindergarten program options:

GSACRD Pre-school for Supported Learners: Does your child need extra support in speech and language? They may qualify for Alberta Education's Program Unit Funding (PUF). Find out more by filling out our Parent Inquiry form here.

Community Pre-school with Tree House Preschool: Introducing our Community Preschool in partnership with Tree House Preschool! Experience high-quality early learning that keeps families connected.

**Please see below for which schools offer these programs.

Questions?

Email our Early Learning Consultant, or call 780-459-7711, ext. 114.