The Junior Kindergarten Program provides a learning experience for children who are age-eligible, but not quite ready for kindergarten due to maturation or who miss the age cut-off date to start school. The program is offered through Sacred Heart Preschool, the co-ed preschool on the Ursuline Campus; however, it is a collaborative effort between the preschool and Sacred Heart Model School. Developed by the Sacred Heart Model School principal, Sacred Heart Preschool director, Sacred Heart Model School kindergarten teachers, and Sacred Heart Preschool junior kindergarten teacher, the curriculum will prepare your child for a developmentally appropriate and successful transition into the Model School in a seamless manner.

The junior kindergarten curriculum will meet the individual needs of your child academically, socially and emotionally. Taught in small groups, the theme-based units of learning include the following: Language arts (alphabet knowledge, book knowledge, sound awareness, and print awareness); Montessori Math, Handwriting without Tears (handwriting fluency); Science; Multi-cultural Social Studies; Technology; and, Enrichment (Spanish, Art, Music/Movement).