At Friends Academy, our smallest students are an important and integral part of our school community. We offer full day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes.

Pre-Kindergarten
Our pre-k class provides children with a positive first school experience. The children develop their social skills, are encouraged to use age-appropriate language to relate to others and learn conflict resolution in a peaceful, nurturing environment.

Children are introduced to academics at this level. They learn the letters of the alphabet, upper and lower case, the sounds each letter makes, and the proper formation of the letters through the programs, Alpha Tales and Handwriting Without Tears. The building blocks on which future math skills are developed are introduced and reinforced in pre-kindergarten. In addition, students enjoy a complete science and social studies curriculum. The children explore various ways of expressing themselves through art, music and movement, thereby developing fine and gross motor skills. Pre-kindergartners also participate in physical education, Quaker studies and computers.

Kindergarten
The solid pre-academic foundation that is established in our pre-kindergarten program prepares the children for the challenge of rigorous, yet developmentally appropriate, instruction in reading, mathematics, science and social studies. Conflict resolution and peace-making skills remain a central theme in the kindergarten program, as well. Kindergartners also receive instruction in physical education, music, art, Quaker studies, and computers. Participation in service projects serves to broaden student awareness of the needs of others and the larger world around them.