{"id":4,"date":"2019-06-20T16:29:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T16:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washk12.org\/preschool\/?p=4"},"modified":"2024-10-01T13:55:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:55:22","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.washk12.org\/preschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Preschool"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Preschool Education<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Are you looking for the best program to get your child ready for success in Kindergarten and beyond? Look no further than Washington County School District\u2019s Preschool program. Our Preschool classes are in schools throughout the school district. Our curriculum is directly aligned with Kindergarten and Elementary curriculum and standards, to ensure success in school. Students get a jump-start on becoming familiar with the school environment and staff.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washk12.org\/preschool\/registration\/\">Preschool Registration Information<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Follow the Preschool Education Department on Social Media &#8211; Facebook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCSDPreschools?ref=bookmarks\">[facebook]<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The goal of Washington County School District\u2019s Preschool program is to provide a high quality and developmentally appropriate Preschool experience for young children in our community.<\/p>\n<p>Our program emphasizes the whole development of children. We promote the physical development\u00a0of children by encouraging healthy play, the cognitive development that prepares the child for Kindergarten, and the social-emotional development that focuses on self-regulation,\u00a0social skills, problem solving, and age-appropriate behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Our classroom environments are rich in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Literature and literacy opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Hands on math manipulatives<\/li>\n<li>Child-centered choices<\/li>\n<li>Science exploration<\/li>\n<li>Social studies lessons<\/li>\n<li>Adaptive technology<\/li>\n<li>Creative art activities<\/li>\n<li>Music, movement and finger plays<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative STEM activities<\/li>\n<li>21st century skills practice<\/li>\n<li>Parental involvement<\/li>\n<li>Caring teachers with early childhood expertise and training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Comprehensive Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Based on\u00a0<a title=\"Utah State Early Childhood Standards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schools.utah.gov\/curr\/preschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Utah State Early Childhood standards<\/a>\u00a0aligned to the Utah Core<\/li>\n<li>Teaching targeted to all areas of a child\u2019s development<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated student achievement at or above state academic levels<\/li>\n<li>Students leave well prepared for Kindergarten and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Qualified Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Support Staff in every class<\/li>\n<li>Maximum of 1:10 staff-child ratio<\/li>\n<li>All staff have either a teaching credential, child development associate credential or specific job related training<\/li>\n<li>Data-based monthly professional development for continuous skill growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Supportive Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classes housed at District facilities for added security and safety<\/li>\n<li>Research-based curriculum taught at every location<\/li>\n<li>Teacher and parent work together to help children grow and progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><em>Washington County School District also offers preschool services for children with special needs.\u00a0 If you suspect your child has special needs, call 435-673-1557.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washk12.org\/preschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/03\/2021_emergency_preparedness_flipchart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reunification \/ Emergency Plans found here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"divider\":true,\"layout\":\"3-4,1-4\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"3-4\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Preschool Education\",\"title_element\":\"h1\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p><strong>Are you looking for the best program to get your child ready for success in Kindergarten and beyond? 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