Junior Kindergarten

"Does it have wings yet?"

Like good scientists, four-year-old children are observant and inquisitive, always asking “Why?” The LFCDS Junior Kindergarten (JK) program is designed to maximize children’s natural curiosity by helping them explore patterns and connections in the world around them. Literacy and math activities are integrated throughout the science-based JK curriculum. As students go on nature hikes, make observations, and record their findings in journals, they gain confidence in their ability to make sense of the natural world. Specialists teach Spanish, music, and physical education.

JK students are transitioning from half-day preschool to full-day senior kindergarten, so the weekly schedule includes both full and half days. In addition, JK children have opportunities to extend their half days through lunchtime or until 3:30 p.m., or extend any day until 6:00 p.m. through the Extended School Program.

The LFCDS Junior Kindergarten program is for children who have turned four on or before September 1

Program Details

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2019-2020 Tuition

Three full days with two half days—$19,050
Teacher-to-student ratio

1:9
Class Hours

Three Full Days: 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Two Half Days: 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Faculty

List of 6 members.

Marlo LaCorte

Junior Kindergarten Teacher (JKFL)

(847) 615-6235
Sarah Stricker

Grade 1 Teacher (1SS)

(847) 615-6136
Jennifer Farrell

Junior Kindergarten Teacher (JKFL), Junior Kindergarten Team Leader

(847) 615-6210
Roberta Serafini

Junior Kindergarten Teacher (JKSM)

(847) 615-6214
Maria Hempen

Early Childhood and Lower School Music Teacher, Early Childhood Spanish Teacher

(847) 615-6184
Ted Stewart

Director of Athletics and Secondary School Placement, Chair of Physical Education

(847) 615-6132

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