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The main objective in the KCS art program is to show God's beauty in creation and to help the children develop their individual talents. We do this by observing what is around us and expressing it on paper. This helps in hand-eye co-ordination, use of space and & the recognition of their talents and abilities. Listening skills are also developed as the students follow directions.

OBJECTIVES

1.       Teach various two and three dimensional techniques

2.       Expose students to various media

3.       Use shape, space, perspective and color

4.       Listen, observe, and follow directions

5.       Hand-eye coordination

Course Description

·         Colors: Primary, secondary complimentary, and color wheel

·         Tissue Paper: Overlapping, ripping, cutting and pasting, and  positive and negative

·         Construction paper: Overlapping, ripping, cutting and pasting, and  positive and negative

·         Pencils: (water color, colored) Perspective, shading shapes, and use of space

·         Crayons: Water color, color-crayon resist, and antiquing

·         Paints: (water color and poster) Paper batik, and  mixing of color

·         Markers: (large, small) Posters, Designs, Cards, and Colors

·         Oil Pastels: Still life, nature, and mixing of color

·         Yarn: Weaving, stitchery, and various stitches

·         Three Dimensional Art: Wire, paper machee, and clay 

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Computer Enrichment: This class includes the fundamentals of what many consider necessary in today's computer literate world. Word, Excel, Power Point, Animation, Computer Graphics and simple web page design are all included in this very important class.

The KCS Pre-School and Kindergarten Program includes:

·         Computers in every classroom included as a Learning Center.

·         Computer classes in the Computer Lab.

·         Latest in educational software including Jump Start, Madeline & Tonka

·         The KCS elementary Program includes:

·         Educational and interesting software titles such as Roller Coaster Tycoon, Oregon Trail, Magic School Bus Series, Jump Start, Math Blaster etc

·         Contemporary software such as Word 2000, Excel 2000, Power Point 2000

·         Safe surfing of the World Wire Web

·         Grades 3rd through 5th learn simple web page design

·         Computers included in every classroom

·          Formal computer classes in the computer lab twice a week

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The pre-school program taught at KCS incorporates fine and gross motor skills. The elementary school program incorporates all facets of an educational, but entertaining program.  Starting from as early as three years old, students can look forward to:

·         Songs

·         Finger Plays

·         Rhythm

·         Recorded Movement Stories

·         Sounds of Nature

·         Call and Respond

·         Keyboards

·         Drums

·         Jingles

·         Poems

·         Sensory Games

These activities create awareness of the body, sounds and songs.  By starting at such a tender age, children develop specialized brain cells that must be exercised to maintain activity levels.

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Our physical education program is extensive, and in depth and involves all age groups and abilities. At the preschool level, games that incorporate and develop motor and coordination skills are a large part of the curriculum.  A supervised playground in our lush landscaped setting is a treat for the preschoolers as well.

For the elementary students, competitive sports are part of the regular physical education program.  We at KCS believe that the body is truly the temple, and as such, spiritual emphasis is augmented with regular physical activity.

The after school programs at KCS are a must for the athlete or athlete to be. Our experienced after school coaches can help nurture your child's talent in a number of disciplines. Sports are seasonal, so call for details. Activities offered after school are:

·         Soccer

·         Basketball

·         Volleyball

·         Football

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The goal of Kendall Christian School’s Spanish language program is to expose students to a language and culture in order to make them knowledgeable and active members of a global society. Our Spanish program introduces students to the pronunciation and inflection patterns, the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of the Spanish language while developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Language in a home is acquired by the child by first listening, then mimicking, speaking and eventually reading and writing. In our school setting, the development of receptive skills (listening, mimicking and simple reading) precedes language practice (conversing and writing).

Through our Spanish language study, students develop an understanding of the cultural and linguistic tradition of the Hispanic culture and are prepared to participate in a world that continues to become more diverse.