Kindergarten

5 YEAR OLDS

Mon-FRI | 8:30am - 3:00pm
optional extended day is 7:00am - 6:00pm

¡Hola! ¡Beinvenidos a la clase de Kindergarten de Ingles y Español!

HELLO, AND WELCOME TO OUR KINDERGARTEN CLASS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH!

Kindergarten

5 YEAR OLD'S

Mon-FRI | 8:30am - 3:00pm
optional extended day is 7:00am - 6:00pm

¡Hola! ¡Beinvenidos a la clase de Kindergarten de Ingles y Español!

HELLO, AND WELCOME TO OUR KINDERGARTEN CLASS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH!

Kindergarten | 5 years | Serving Virginia Beach, VA

FULL SPANISH IMMERSION

The kindergarten program is full Spanish Immersion. Your child will be guided through expanding their Spanish skills, increase their Spanish vocabulary, work on better comprehension, and are required to display their comprehension through practical knowledge and lessons. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions section below if your child has never learned Spanish before.

LIFELONG LEARNER

Your child will excel in our kindergarten program focused on preparing them for a lifelong interest in education and learning. Our small-class environment stimulates your children’s minds, and builds upon your children’s academic foundations.
LIFELONG LEARNER
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START WITH BASICS AND
MOVE WELL BEYOND

The teacher will be able to take your children to the next level while encouraging them to use creativity, imagination, and knowledge in a structured, integrated, and hands-on learning environment. The Virginia Standards of Learning will be used as a guideline, moving on to an additional and deeper understanding of all subjects studied.

NO SPANISH EXPERIENCE OR FAMILY BACKGROUND REQUIRED.

Children do NOT need previous exposure to Spanish to participate in the immersion program.

LOW STUDENT-TEACHER RATIOS
AND SMALL CLASS SIZES

We offer a 1-8 teacher to student ratio which is much lower than most other private and all public options.  This means your child will excel through much more individual attention from his teachers.

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

A focus on technology, science, and math will help your Kindergartner compete in today’s world and gain confidence in these important curriculum areas.
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Kindergarten Playground Elements

NATURAL PLAYGROUND ELEMENTS

Our fun playground features natural elements such as tree stumps for jumping and organic climbing. This encourages exploration and connection to the outdoors.

ALL-INCLUSIVE ENRICHMENTS

Spanish, Art, Physical Education, and Music education is included at no extra charge.  We don’t want you to worry about any “additional fees.”
Kindergarten Enrichments
CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE
Your child will be encouraged independent thinking and problem solving through self-directed activities. They will learn to be respectful citizens and to be involved in the community. A strong emphasis is placed on reading skills to help your child read above their grade level. Students will further develop their Spanish speaking abilities and use more conversational skills, becoming more confident in their ability to communicate in Spanish with their teachers and peers. Additionally, your child will learn from engaging activities that focus on the following:
  • Social Development
  • Art
  • Music
  • Reading
  • Math
  • Science
  • P.E.
  • Character and Ethics

FAQs

NOT AT ALL! Most of our parents aren’t bilingual – but many pick up many words and phrases from their children! So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Spanish, you get a little fringe benefit of having your child attend Courthouse Academy!
Actually, it’s the opposite – studies show that learning 2 languages at a young age creates new neural pathways in the brain, which has all sorts of benefits, including a greater ability to focus and task switching – both critical life skills that are a huge advantage in school and future work!
The younger you start with a second (or third!) language, the easier it will be for your child, and the greater the benefits.

Frequently asked questions

Extensive studies have shown the benefits and increases to creativity, focus, lateral thinking, and other enhancements that occur in a child’s brain. These last a lifetime. If your child continues to practice their Spanish and become fully bilingual, it will then become a competitive advantage for college and jobs afterwards. It’s an excellent feature to distinguish yourself on a resume! Read more on our page “Benefits of Being Bilingual“

This is one of our most-asked questions. It is completely understandable for parents to wonder how their child will be able to follow along when they begin in an immersion classroom. Your child will understand what is going on in class and learn Spanish the same way they learned their first language—naturally.

Your child’s teacher will:

• communicate with your child in the same ways that you communicated with him or her when they were babies and unable to talk,
• use lots of gestures and visual prompts including hand and body cues, inflection, and facial signals to make sure all children in class are able to follow along easily, and
• utilize stories, songs, games, and play to make clear what is being conveyed.

While all of these methods are used to encourage understanding Spanish, there is always a English speaking teacher in the room to translate and clarify when necessary.

Not at all; we teach in both languages to ensure that our students excel in both.

Your child deserves the best – and that’s who’s going to teach them.

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