Academics

Pre-K4 & Kindergarten

Early Childhood Education

A Gentle Beginning With a Strong Foundation

Our philosophy is to instill the skills needed to acquire higher-order and critical thinking skills through brain-based strategies, the use of multiple intelligences, and integrated thematic instruction while incorporating STREAM-related activities.

ACADEMIC GROWTH

The Joy of Learning

Our classrooms provide a nurturing and supportive atmosphere that fosters individual growth in academic, social, and emotional development.

Pre-K4 Academics

Provides a nurturing, supportive atmosphere that fosters individual growth in academic, social, and emotional development.

Reading and Social Studies

Language and reading skills come through listening, comprehension, writing and dramatic play and through phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. In social studies, students learn about cultures, past and present, and connect our community to the wider world. Music and dramatic presentations add some spice to our day.

Math and Science

In science, students study animals, trees, weather, and materials in our world. In math, students learn number sense, counting, measurement, and more through hands-on exploration. Field trips enrich our curriculum.

Special Areas

Special areas are included in the student’s daily schedule. They receive instruction from special area teachers each week.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the focus of the Pre-K4 program?

The Pre-K4 program focuses on nurturing academic readiness, social development, and a love of learning through play-based instruction and weekly themed lessons.

Kindergarten expands early skills through structured reading, writing, math, and science while encouraging independence, curiosity, and confidence.
Each day includes classroom learning, hands-on exploration, and special area classes such as Art, Music, PE, Library, and Spanish.
Faith is gently woven into daily learning through chapel, prayer, Bible stories, and values like kindness, gratitude, and respect.

Exploring Faith, Creativity & Play

The bible-based studies curriculum consists of a variety of activities that are provided during each week. They correlate with our Fruit of the Spirit life skills. The students memorize and recite the Lord’s Prayer as well as hear Children’s Bible stories each day.

Faith. Virtue. Excellence.

The St. Barnabas Difference

Our academic program is rooted in Christian values and strengthened by meaningful relationships. Students are known, supported, and challenged by educators who care deeply about both achievement and character.

A-Grade School

Student scores are well above grade level on national standardized tests.

10,000+ Hours

Volunteers gave over a total of 10,000+ hours to the community last year.

97% Participation

97% of students participate in an athletic event before graduation.

Invest in the future

What is the I Heart SBES Fund?

The I Heart St. Barnabas Fund was established so that members of our community can give back to the School they love. All funds raised within the I Heart St. Barnabas Fund help close the gap between what parents pay for tuition and the actual cost to educate our students.