Families interesting in attending ICS Preschool and Kindergarten must complete the application process listed under Enrollment Procedures. Required documentation and age requirements are the basis for acceptance into ICS Preschool. Academic readiness is also considered for Academic Kindergarten.

 

Island Christian School operates a loving, caring, safe preschool for children who are 3 years old by September 1 and who can initiate and complete the toileting procedure by themselves.    Individual classes are held for ages 3 and 4 prior to our academic kindergarten. Please be sure to check the school calendar for vacation days for which our school is closed. 

 

Preschool and Kindergarten students at Island Christian School are considered to be enrolled for the academic year (late August – end of May). Tuition is set each spring for the upcoming year. Tuition payments are not adjusted when absences occur.  

 

Our preschool classes begin at 8:30 am daily. Early drop-off is available at 7:45 am during the academic year.   Students remain in the classes for a nap until bus dismissal at 3:10 pm or for extended care which is open until 5:30 pm.

 

During the academic school-year, preschool classes begin with social playtime in a structured environment. Bible time provides the basis for a solid Christian education. This precious time includes Bible stories, memory verses and songs.

 

The Preschool classes for three-year-olds introduce the children to God's word and His love for all. In class the children learn the importance of discipline and the social skills needed to play with others. Colors, number and letter recognition, and basic phonics are taught in a fun-filled creative manner. Small and large motor coordination and skill development are stressed through daily play in the classroom and outdoors.

 

As the children progress to 4K (children must be 4 by September l), their skills continue to develop. Phonics is continued as the foundation for reading by the spring of the year. Children learn to print the letters, spell their names, and read one vowel words in addition to number recognition and order.

 

All preschool students enjoy outdoor playtime in our secure playground when weather permits. Nap time is held each afternoon prior to our extended care play time. Students bring personal towels/blankets for naps.

 

Kindergarten Class at Island Christian School begins the transition to a full day of academic work. ICS follows Florida State law and requires our kindergarten students to be five years old by September 1. Our academic session begins in late August and ends in late May, early June. 

 

Early care opens at 7:45 am during the academic year with classes beginning at 8:30 AM and concluding for bus dismissal at 3:10 pm. The academic day leaves time for a morning snack and two play times outdoors for plenty of exercise and cooperative play. Extended care is included in the tuition and is open until 5:30 pm.

 

 

The school year finds our kindergarten students concentrating on reading, math, Bible, handwriting and other solid academic class work such as science and social studies in preparation for elementary school. Kindergarten curriculum is centered on a traditional phonics based curriculum for reading which builds upon the solid foundation from our 4K program. The math program allows the students to become successful in addition and subtraction of numbers as well as basic math concepts.

 

Good study habits are developed as the students are introduced to nightly homework during the second semester in addition to the Eagle Reading Club.

 

In addition to a solid, well-rounded basic academic education, ICS kindergarten students enjoy computer time, art, music, crafts and playtime outdoors on a daily basis.

 

Students complete standardized testing at the end of the year prior to promotion to our first grade class.