Pre-K4 - Apply Today!  

Pre-K4 is a full day program that follows the school calendar and school day schedule:

Monday: 7:55 am - 3:10 pm
Tuesday-Friday: 7:55 am - 3:30 pm

Parents can opt for a 1:00 pm pick up (tuition pricing is the same for 1:00 pm dismissal).    

Do Pre-K student have to wear a uniform? 
Yes, all STCS students wear a school uniform.  

Is a there a rest time?
Yes, a short rest period is incorporated in the afternoon schedule.     

Is there a snack time? 
Yes, we snack in the afternoon.  

Is there homework?  
Not for students.  We do promote parent homework: reading to your child and working at home to enhance their learning.    

Pre-K4 Age Requirement: 
Student must be four (4) years of age on or before September 1

Eligibility

• Meet the criteria outlined in the Pre-K Expectations
• Prospective Pre-K4 students must complete a school facilitated assessment to measure the child's Motor Skills, Concepts, Language, Self-Help, and Social Development  

Curriculum
Preschool curriculum follows the Texas Prekindergarten guidelines and Diocesan developed guidelines for early education.  Pre-K centers on a theme-based curriculum focusing on play opportunities to promote age-appropriate learning.

Instruction
Pre-K students receive instruction in large and small group as well as individually.  Teachers work to address differences in students’ learning styles, levels of maturity, educational and developmental needs.  Instructional planning is additionally supplemented with research-based curriculum resources exclusive to Pre-K4.  

Unique to Pre-K4 at STCS

• Both Pre-K classes have experienced teachers and classroom aides
• Religion is taught daily and students participate in weekly Mass with the entire school
• Weekly or twice-weekly classes in Art, Music, Theatre Arts, P.E., Spanish, Computer, and Music
• Designated library time twice per week
• Individual assessment is provided throughout the school year 
• Students experience four (4) exclusive field trips 
• Classes enjoy special guests and participate in all school-wide celebrations 
• Pre-K students partake in special class performances and activities
• Participation in school-wide service projects and class specific service projects

“I am committed to teaching young children about God and the world in a Catholic setting.  I look at this position as my ministry where God wants me to be and use the talents He has given me in the best way to serve Him…I believe this school is doing God’s work.” – Debbie Crowley, STCS Pre-K Teacher