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Lexington Campus Programs

Classes are held five days a week year round. School hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. 

Transitional (2 years old) & Primary (3-6 years old)  

Morning Class   8:30 AM to 11:30 AM 

Extended Class    8:30 AM to 2:30 PM 

All Day Program    7:30 AM to 5:45 PM 

 

 

                                    


Sketch of the Daily Cycle 

The following schedule is a typical day at our school. This schedule is subject to change at School Director's discretion. 

Transitional (2 years old)

07:30AM  Early Arrival
08:15AM  Child Choice Lesson
09:15AM  Morning Snack 
09:45AM  Group Time
10:00AM  Outdoor Recess
10:30AM  Teacher Choice Lesson
11:00AM  Music & Movement
11:15AM  Lunch Time
12:00PM  Nap/Rest Time
02:30PM  Outdoor Recess
03:00PM  Afternoon Snack
03:15PM  Play Time (Flexible Timing)

Primary (3-6 years old) 

07:30AM  Early Arrival
08:30AM  Uninterrupted Work Time
11:00AM  Group Time / Outdoor  Recess (Nappers Only)
11:30AM  Lunch Time
12:15PM  Outdoor Recess / Quiet Relaxation (Napping for 3yrs old)
01:00PM  Uninterrupted Work Time
02:20PM  Dismissal
02:30PM  Play Time (Flexible Timing) 


Curriculum 

The child works in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. Each classroom is divided into the following areas: 
Transitional (2-3 years old)
  • Practical life
  • Sensorial
  • Language
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Science
  • Culture



Primary (3-6 years old) 
  • Practical Life
  • Sensorial
  • Language
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Science
  • Social Science
  • Culture
 


Optional Programs - Lexington 

Milk Program: We offer a lunch milk program for the children. You will be asked to bring a gallon of 2% milk about three to four times a year. A reminder will come home with your child’s lunchbox when it is your turn to send milk.

Gymnastics: Gymnastics is taught by KidFit. The mobile unit will come to our school once a week year round. A 45 minute class is held on Wednesdays at 1:30pm. A separate enrollment form and registration fee is required.
​Cost: $40 monthly payable to KidFit.

Dance: Dance class is taught at South Carolina Dance Company. A 45 minute class will be held once a week from August through May. A separate enrollment form and registration fee is required. Cost: $40 monthly payable to South Carolina Dance Company (SCDC). 


Spanish (5-6 yrs. only): Spanish class will be held once a week for those children that do not nap. Spanish will be held on Mondays. This is a free class and part of our curriculum from September through May.














Tae Kwon Do: Legacy Martial Arts will hold a 45 minute class once a week on Fridays at 1:30pm. A separate enrollment form and registration fee is required. Cost: $40.00 monthly payable to U.S. Tae Kwon Do and is a year round class.

Music: Sing and Play with Dawn Eargle offers a wonderful music class. The Primary Classes have a 40 minute class held once a week on Tuesdays at 10:00am from September through May. The Transitional Class has a 20 minute class held once a week on Tuesdays at 9:30am. A separate enrollment form and registration fee is required. Cost: $36 monthly (Primary), $20 monthly (Transitional) payable to Dawn Eargle.

Friday Lunch: Includes pizza, milk and dessert. $3.00 per Friday, must enroll for the full month. Payment is due at the 1st of the month. Cash only.

Nap: The two-year olds, three-year olds and some of the four-year old students take naps after lunch. If your child will be taking a nap we have mats available for purchase at $15 each. We ask that you send a pillowcase and blanket labeled with your child’s name. They will be sent home on Fridays to be washed and then returned on Monday 
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