Kindergarten at Sunrise
"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord..." Psalm 127: 3
What Makes SCA Kindergarten Unique?
Half Day Program - K
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-We guarantee that your child will be reading by the end of the year (if your child attended Sunrise from the beginning of the year.)
-Kindergarten uses Abeka curriculum. This curriculum is phonics based which ensures a wonderful reading foundation.
-Math, Penmanship, and Spelling are other core subjects in our program.
-Art and craft activities help the children develop their fine motor skills.
-The students participate in Vocal Music.
-Children are provided with small class sizes, individualized attention, and the care needed to allow them to excel.
-Educational and exciting field trips are planned throughout the year to enhance learning.
All Day Program - K and K**
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Children in these programs are provided with the Half Day Program opportunities plus the following:
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-Social Studies and Science are important subjects added to the all day Kindergarten program. These subjects bring in hands on activities and challenge the students to a higher excellence.
-All day Kindergarten students also have Computer class. This class allows the students to begin to master key boarding skills.
-All day Kindergarten students also participate in Physical Education (PE) and Library.
-All day Kindergarten allows the students to excel and grow both academically and socially to prepare them for 1st Grade.
-K** Program - This program offers a faster paced and more advanced curriculum in phonics and reading. Your child must test into this program.
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A Kindergarten readiness test is given to all applicants. Through the readiness test your child will be placed in the K or K** program.
Meet our Kindergarten Teachers
Miss Karis Kelley
Miss Kelley is a 2017 alumni of Sunrise. She joined the elementary teaching staff for the 2021-2022 school year and was so excited to get to teach Kindergarten. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College. Miss Kelley loves to sing and she frequently references Veggie Tales songs and movies in her classroom. She also loves getting to teach Bible stories to her kids.
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Miss Kelley's favorite verses are:
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Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
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Philippians 4:6-7 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Mrs. Jenni Kiser
Mrs. Kiser has been a part of the elementary team since 2007. She currently teaches Kindergarten but has also taught PreK and 1st Grade. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Emporia State University. She once worked as a cake Decorator.
Mrs. Kiser's favorite verse is:
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Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Mrs. Liz Hofer
In 2006, Mrs. Hofer began teaching Kindergarten for Sunrise. She began her teaching career in 1987 and taught for 4 years before leaving for Thailand. While in Thailand, Mrs. Hofer had the privilege of serving as a missionary to the Khmu people for 8 years. She also taught in an International school for 2 years in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She has a BA Liberal Arts with Elementary Certification. She says, "Everything you need to know you learn in Kindergarten."
Mrs. Hofer's favorite verse is:
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Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us."