I've been struggling over what to do with Danny for school next year. With a November 30th birthday he just misses the cut-off to start Kindergarten. He's been at Horizon Hills for 2 years and has had an amazing teacher who has given a great foundation to encourage a love for school. Emotionally and socially he's not ready for a regular Kindergarten. Schools nowadays are kind of sad. What we did in 2nd grade is now done in most Kindergartens. Learning to read and write is now expected before the end of Kindergarten. Pushing that on a child that isn't emotionally no matter how smart they are could be a recipe for disaster.
Danny's current school has an amazing developmental Kindergarten. Unfortunately, 2 years ago the Thousand Oaks school district took it over. (administration only) Since we don't live in the district we will have to get a permit. I toured the class today and was so amazed. Danny would absolutely love it and really thrive. OUr thought is to send him to this Kindergarten and the following year send him to Kindergarten at our home school.
Philosphy Statement: To provide children with a developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning experience in a comfortable, nurturing enviornment where students actively experience their education an are continually challenge and where parents bring their expertise in subjects an their commitment to make a difference.
Unique Qualities:
Parents participate 1 day a week
Parents wor as a team with other parents uner the direction of the teacher to prepare materials an implement student centers.
Parents are encourage to teach lessons of interest (ie Spanish, Science, Cultural experiences)
Fieldtrips to community and cultural events (1 a month)
Participation in Conejo Valley Adult School events (snow day, safety week, book fairs, camp out, Reptile day etc..)
Participation in assemblies an special programs at Elementary school
Clay classes (at least 4 times a year)
Brain Gym and movement experiences
Abundant creative art experiences
Process oriented Journal Writing program
Sign Language
Conflict Resolutionss Techniques Modele and Practiced
Curriculum
Standards Based
Houghton Mifflin Reading program, Everday Math
Social-Science, Science, Music,Health, PE,
CVUSD Kindergarten report card
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My friend's daughter repeated kindergarten because they didn't feel like she was socially ready. She's in 5th grade now and loves school. I've lost track of how many awards she has won and how many times she's been on honor roll. You know Danny and know what's best for him. The school advised my friends against holdning their daughter back because they would regret it. Turns out, it was one of the best decisions they've made! She was much more confident the second time around.
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