Developing Excellencce Starting With The Youngest Among Us.
The foundational years between 3 and 5 provide the perfect opportunity for students to develop a life-long love of learning. Our program is focused on cultivating both the academic and developmental skills necessary for learning. Hands-on activities and carefully selected curriculum reinforce concepts and allow students to enjoy learning and experience success.
The Los Gatos Christian Preschool program is designed to meet the needs of growing families, with options that facilitate the development of children ages 3 to 5 years old. Start your child on the right path early, with faith-based curriculum and enrichment programs, all within the warm and nurturing environment of the LGCS campus.
Licensed through the State of California, our program is available to students ranging from 3 to 5 years of age.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
LGCS’ Educational Philosophy is to approach educating students with a Biblical worldview. The faculty and staff are committed to respect and care for each student while providing an environment of academic excellence that prepares students for a Christ-centered life. The LGCS education includes the following areas.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
PRESCHOOL 3S
Students must be 2.9 years old by the first day of school
Will accept children who are in the process of potty training for an additional potty training fee.
JR. KINDERGARTEN
Students must be 4 years old by the first day of school
Students must be full potty trained
Students must display developmental readiness via the admissions screening test
HOURS & DAYS
HALF DAYS
3 DAYS (MON, WED, FRI) 8:00AM — Noon
3 DAYS (TUES, WED, THURS) 8:00AM — Noon
5 DAYS (MON – FRI) 8:00AM — Noon
FULL DAYS
3 DAYS (MON, WED, FRI) 8:00AM — 3:15PM
3 DAYS (TUES, WED, THURS) 8:00AM — 3:15PM
5 DAYS (MON – FRI) 8:00AM — 3:15PM
After-school care for Preschool and Junior Kindergarten students is available from 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM for no additional charge.
GET TO KNOW OUR ESLRS—EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Demonstrated by students applying knowledge, mastering content-specific skills, and using a critical thinking approach in all subjects.
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR
Community Contributor: Demonstrated by students developing an awareness of the needs of others and serving their community.
COMMUNICATION
Demonstrated by students through effective writing, oral presentations, media, and technology.
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Demonstrated by students exhibiting qualities as described in Romans 12 and displaying the ability to discern wisely, making honorable choices.
+ ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Even our youngest students enjoy a well-rounded educational experience at Los Gatos Christian School. In addition to interacting with classroom teachers and daily activities, our students also participate in Art, Music, Technology, and Library classes which are taught by specially trained teachers. Students also take part in specialized experiments and activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).
ART
With skilled and caring instruction, preschool students are introduced to the elements and principles of design through different media. Students learn basic skills in drawing and painting, and contribute to individual and group projects. Students receive specialized art instruction once a month for an average of 45 minutes per session.
MUSIC
Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students love attending music class each week for 30 minutes. Students focus on learning notation and rhythm through games, colors, numbers and improvisation. The students practice and understand steady beat, high and low, soft and loud, quarter note and quarter rest. Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students perform in the Christmas Concert and a special classroom performance.
TECHNOLOGY
Jr. Kindergarteners are digital natives. Technology time is designed to digitally reinforce the letter, number, shape, color, and theme for the week. Jr. Kindergarten students focus on touch technology and receive iPad instruction in their classroom. Technology instruction is once a week for 30 minutes.
LIBRARY
Los Gatos Christian School aims to instill a love of reading in all of our students. Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students visit the Library to participate in storytime and learn Library manners.
STEAM PROJECTS
Weekly STEAM activities encourage students to explore the wonderful world of science and engineering, with hands-on activities specially designed to excite their curious minds to create, invent, predict, collaborate and problem solve.
+ FAITH & SERVICE
LAYING A FOUNDATION OF FAITH
Preschool students participate in a variety of daily Bible activities in order to start them off on their faith journey with a solid foundation. Each day they study the Bible with age appropriate curriculum, focusing on Old Testament stories and the life of Jesus. These lessons are reinforced with craft projects, activities, songs, and games. Preschoolers also pray and memorize short Bible verses that they recite together each week. Even the youngest among us can contribute to the community. Our non-profit of choice is Cityteam Ministries of San Jose.
+ BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Los Gatos Christian School provides care for all students beyond the traditional school day hours. Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten students are cared for in the classroom and on the playground during this extended care time.
HOURS
AFTERNOON CARE
REGULAR SCHOOL DAY 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
EARLY DISMISSAL DAY 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
EARLY SUCCESS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMICS
PRESCHOOL STUDENTS WILL:
- Be introduced to letters and sounds A-Z and numbers 1-20
- Grow in their social, emotional, and spiritual development
- Develop fine and gross motor skills
- Recognize colors and shapes
- Be prepared with foundational learning skills
JR. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL:
- Develop communication skills
- Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
- Increase general knowledge regarding self (i.e. name, address, birthday, telephone number)
- Master letter recognition (upper and lower case) and letter sounds and blends
- Further social development, emotional and spiritual development
- Learn to sort and display reasoning skills
- Develop good work habits to prepare them for an all-day, academic Kindergarten
Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!
About Us
Los Gatos Christian School welcomes students regardless of race, gender, national and ethnic origin, and is non-discriminatory in all our policies.
Communities Served
Los Gatos, San Jose, Almaden Valley, Blossom Valley, Campbell, Willow Glen, Cambrian, Saratoga, Morgan Hill and Silver Creek
