Pre-Kindergarten

• Half days (am or pm)
• Children born in 2019 with mild, moderate or severe needs, or those who are cognitively advanced/gifted are eligible to qualify
• Children born in 2020 with a significant need and are Program Unit Funded (PUF) are eligible to qualify 

• Complete the Pre-K Intake Form
• Book a screening appointment through Central Office, 780.939.4341 ext. 1257
• Screenings begin in March 2023
• Child must be accompanied by a legal guardian at the screening appointment
• Child may be assessed by a Sturgeon Public Schools Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or Educational Psychologist for a STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRE-K PROGRAM ONLY
• Assessment results from other agencies such as Alberta Health Services or private agencies are also considered and reviewed for qualification

• Teachers
• Educational Assistants
• Educational Psychologists
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Therapy Assistants

• Scientific research shows that learning, brain development, mental health and physical health development is rapid in early childhood
• Early learning programs help enhance language skills, emotional control, peer social skills, literacy and numeracy
• Early childhood development and intervention sets the course for a child's future and largely determines how well children will do later in school

• To meet the needs of children by nurturing their strengths and curiosity
• Support children using a team approach, to reach their optimal development in a play based environment
• Inspiring a love of lifelong learning
• Connecting with compassion and creating a safe place for learning
• Communicating in a positive, clear open manner

• Children have choices over learning process
• Children learn best through a variety of senses and emotions
• Children must have a relationship with other children and their environment
• Children's interests, excitement, and questions are embedded in our approach
• Children must have endless ways and opportunities to express themselves 
• children have opportunities to extend their knowledge and thinking skills to achieve personal best

Pre-K curriculum is based on an adapted version of the Creative Curriculum for Preschool Children

Curricular Areas Include:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Early Learning Readiness
• Language and Communication Development
• Social/Emotional Skills
• Fine and Gross Motor Skills