Programs & Affiliations
At our school, we stand out by partnering with numerous educational groups and affiliations to bring the best learning practices to our classrooms. Our teachers are dedicated to continuous professional development, regularly attending trainings and completing online classes to stay updated with the latest educational techniques. This commitment ensures that we provide a high-quality, cutting-edge education that meets the diverse needs of our students.
Transitional Kindergarten Prep
Our Kindergarten Prep program at Calvary in our Sunshine Classroom is designed to bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten, providing children with a strong foundation for future academic success.
Santa Cruz County Quality Counts
Calvary leverages the Quality Counts program to enhance the quality of early childhood education. By participating in this program, we receive support and resources to implement best practices, focusing on continuous improvement in teaching strategies, learning environments, and family engagement. Through Quality Counts, we ensure our educators are well-trained and our curriculum meets high standards, ultimately providing a rich, developmentally appropriate learning experience for every child.
SEEDS of Learning
We utilize the SEEDS of Learning program to enhance early literacy and language development. This program provides our educators with effective strategies and tools to create rich learning environments, fostering children's communication skills and cognitive growth. By integrating SEEDS into our curriculum, we ensure that each child receives the support needed to develop strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and overall language proficiency.
Handwriting Without Tears
Handwriting Without Tears® is a comprehensive handwriting curriculum designed to make learning to write easy and enjoyable for students at Calvary. The program features a developmentally appropriate sequence, multisensory learning methods, and hands-on tools to enhance fine motor skills and letter formation. We utilize this course in our Sunshine Room.
Raising A Reader
Calvary is a partner of Raising A Reader. Children bring home a Red Book Bag filled with award-winning, multicultural books. The caring adults in their lives read with them regularly, creating shared reading routines.