Buford Presbyterian Weekday School
Class Overview
We offer a variety of schedules for preschool students ages 12 months through pre-K. Click here for specific offerings for 2024-25 and tuition/fee information. For students who will be 5 years of age by September 1, please visit see our Kindergarten Overview. School hours for all classes (preschool and kindergarten) are 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Drop off is via morning carpool from 9:20 to 9:35 am and pick up is via afternoon carpool from 1:20 to 1:35 pm.
Each age presents varying opportunities for growth as we help guide each unique child to their highest potential. Our curriculum is designed to be developmentally and individually oriented. Your child will learn through a variety of hands-on activities and learning experiences, including nature discoveries, science experiments, dramatic play, music, books, art, crafts, movement, blocks, puzzles and other manipulatives. Classroom activities will emphasize basic Bible truths as guidelines for moral and spiritual growth.
One Year Old Class:
For most of our Ones’ families, we are their first experience with school and care outside of the home. We take this trust very seriously and work closely with our Ones’ parents to make sure they are comfortable with our staff and the care we provide to their child. Below are specific goals and components of our Ones class:
Focus on building trust
Meeting their immediate care needs
Introduction to letters and numbers through art, song and play
Socialization and safe interactions with friends
Student/teacher ratio of 5:1
Pinnacle Faith-based Curriculum
Two Year Old Class:
Our Twos are active and social. Our goals are to introduce more structure into their day, while allowing ample time and freedom for them to explore, socialize and learn through play. Specific goals for our Twos include:
Introduction of circle time, with an emphasis on listening and learning about letters, numbers, colors, shapes, calendar and the weather
Arts and crafts that reinforce the above concepts and daily/weekly themes
Nurture positive behavior and socialization skills
Student/teacher ratio of 6:1
Pinnacle Faith-based Curriculum
Three Year Old Class:
Our Threes students are gaining independence in their work and play. We are preparing our students for Pre-K and nurturing their natural curiosity and love of learning, including:
Focus on behavioral and social skills, listening and following directions
Focus on developing gross motor skills
Focus on developing fine motor skills in preparation for handwriting
Beginning science concepts through experimentation
Student/teacher ratio of 6:1
Pinnacle Faith-based Curriculum
Pre-K Classes:
Our goal is to prepare our Pre-K students for Kindergarten with focuses on:
Self-help skills and personal independence
Independent learning, listening, following directions
Number and letter recognition, counting, phonics and handwriting
Student/teacher ratio of 8:1
Concepts from Jolly Phonics, Pinnacle Faith-based Curriculum and Scholastic Early Childhood Program Curriculum