ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Discovery School follows the Missouri Early Learning Standards for Mathematics, Literacy, Science, Physical Development, and Social & Emotional Development.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of CCDS is to educate the mind, nurture the spirit, and foster the development of the whole child. In achieving this mission CCDS seeks to:
- Offer a balanced, challenging, academic program, which stimulates each child’s intellectual curiosity and the desire for lifelong learning.
- Affirm the teachings of the Christian faith, and nurture an awareness of God’s unconditional love for every child.
- Encourage the development of self-esteem and confidence by recognizing the unique potential and worth of each individual.
PRESCHOOL HOURS
- Monday-Friday 9:00am-Noon / Early Morning & Extended Afternoon Options Available
- Contact Phone 417-781-1538
Areas of emphasis & learning activities for the two-year-old class:
- Number recognition and counting
- Alphabet recitation and recognition
- Calendar & weather
- Colors & shapes
- Holidays & seasons
- Cooperation & group participation
- Sharing & taking turns
- Listening & following directions
- Music & Movement
- Art
Areas of emphasis & learning activities for the three-year-old class:
- Number recognition and counting
- Alphabet recitation and recognition
- Writing & recognizing names
- Calendar & weather
- Colors & shapes
- Holidays & seasons
- Units on areas of interest such as Birds, Family, Pets
- Cooperation & group participation
- Listening & following directions
- Learning to sit quietly
- Learning to respect own & others’ property
- Dramatic & housekeeping play
- Art
Areas of emphasis & learning activities for the Pre-Kindergarten Class:
- Number recognition and counting
- Counting practice from 1-100
- Recognizing & creating patterns
- Practice writing letters in lower & upper case
- Writing & recognizing names
- Address & phone number
- Math skills
- Rhyming words
- Opposites
- Learning to respect teachers & classmates
- Cooperation & group participation
- Listening & following directions
Process
To enroll a child, an enrollment application and a health history form (including immunization records and a physician’s physical release) are required. An application must be accompanied by an enrollment fee of $110. This fee guarantees your child’s place in the class. The enrollment fee is non-refundable. Children must be two years old by August 31st to enroll.
Admissions Policy
Christ’s Community Discovery School admits children of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies admission policies, and other school-administered programs.
Contact Us
- Contact Phone: 417-781-1538
- Email:
- Address: 2700 East 44th Street, Joplin, MO 64804