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The Adventure Preschool
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Windwood Christian Academy
“Changing lives for an eternity, one heart at a time”
The Adventure Preschool
&
Windwood Christian Academy
A Ministry of
Windwood Presbyterian Church
10555 Spring Cypress Road
Houston, TX 77070
School Office: 281 378 4080
Fax: 281 378 4081
Church Office: 281 378 4070
Web Site: www.windwoodpc.org
Director: Michelle Asous
Principal (Windwood Christian Academy): Julie Cox
Associate Director: Janice Melcher
Assistant Director: Debbie Atnip
Assistant Director: Janet Johnson
Assistant Director: Bonnie Terpstra
Mission Statement
The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy seeks to provide a safe, nurturing Christ-centered educational environment where children and their families feel a sense of support, unity and acceptance in a true family of faith.
Philosophy
The congregation of Windwood Presbyterian Church, recognizing the critical importance of early childhood education, pledges itself to a continued ministry to this community through The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy. We will strive to provide every child an opportunity to grow in all areas: Intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical. Our Director and teachers are trained to provide classes which include a balance of play activities, creative art work, music, exercise, computer knowledge, story time, gross and fine motor skill development, language building activities, and learning centers.
Our campus is part of Windwood Presbyterian Church, located in Northwest Harris County, near the intersection of Highway 249 and Spring Cypress Road. We are very proud of our facility, which includes state-of-the-art classrooms, computer lab, gym and worship center. Expansion and improvements are scheduled to
continue through the coming years.
Programs
The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy is a ministry of Windwood Presbyterian Church and serves families with children ages 18 months (by September 1st) through 5th grade. Our programs include: Mother’s Day Out, Building Bridges,Three and Four-Year Old Preschool, 5-Years Old Transition Class, Kindergarten, and Elementary through 5th grade.
Discipline
Learning to live in the gentleness and truth of Christ is God’s educational goal for every person. Such a goal is the highest calling of a Christian school. Teaching each student to conduct themselves in loving and responsible ways is a lasting gift that we strive to give each student. At the Adventure Preschool and Windwood Christian Academy, discipline and guidance is consistent and based on an understanding of each child’s needs and development. We strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages good behavior, independence, and self discipline.
Enrichment Activities
The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy prides itself on quality curriculum enrichment activities throughout the year. Classes (when developmentally appropriate) receive training in our up-to-date and internet capable Computer Lab, Spanish Enrichment, Music, Physical Education, Bible Adventures with our degreed staff. Students also attend a bi-weekly chapel time called "Celebration Station". The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy along with its PVC (Parent Volunteer Committee) sponsors festivals, special field trips and brings in outside speakers and entertainment on a regular basis. The Adventure Preschool & Windwood Christian Academy also sponsors special events for all its families.
The Adventure Preschool
Mother's Day Out
Our Mother’s Day Out program serves children 18 months through 36 months of age. Class times are 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Parents can choose the day or days that they wish their child to attend, subject to availability. Class sizes will not exceed 15 children with 2 teachers in any class. Your child’s day will include:
- Centers
- Celebration Station
- Music
- Circle Time (2’s & up)
- Nap Time
- Snack Time
- Outdoor play (or play in the gym)
- Lunch (parent provided)
- Enrichment (Bible Time, Music, Fit & Fun, & Celebration Station)
Building Bridges
The Building Bridges program at The Adventure Preschool serves as a transition from the world of Mother’s Day Out to the Preschool Program. To be eligible for enrollment, your child must be 3 years old by December 31st of the enrollment year. Building Bridges classes run from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm and parents have their choices of Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday classes. Class size does not exceed 15 students with two teachers.
Daily activities include all of those listed for Mother’s Day Out with the addition of time in our Computer Lab. Building Bridges classes are also included in our “Celebration Station,” where classes join together to share a devotion/Bible story, and song. Your child will also participate in our annual Christmas Program and Spring Sing, as well as in other enrichment activities.
Preschool
Our preschool program for 3’s and 4’s offers many wonderful options for children and parents. To be eligible, your child must have turned either 3 or 4 years of age by September 1st of the enrollment year. Classes begin at 9:00 am and end either at 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm, depending on the option chosen. Classes are available MWF, TTH, or all five weekdays. The Adventure Preschool program utilizes a variety of Christian based curriculum. Theme based units, centers, and developmentally appropriate discovery are also utilized. In addition, preschool classes receive enrichment as noted in our Enrichment Activities section of this pamphlet. Our teachers strive to help your child build positive self-esteem and a good self-image, as well as encourage a life-long love of learning.
Windwood Christian Academy
Transition
The Transition program at Windwood Christian Academy serves as a transition from the world of Preschool to Grade School. The 5 year old transition class is five days a week from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. To be eligible for the transition class your child will need to be 5 years old by September 1st of the enrollment year. Our goal is to give these children an opportunity to mature while they are learning. The transition program follows the kindergarten curriculum with modifications.
Kindergarten
through 5th Grade
Windwood Christian Academy's elementary education program conducts classes five days per week, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. WCA utilizes a variety of Christian curriculum to help provide a Christ-centered academic program designed for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. In addition to the basics (math, phonics-based reading, spelling, science, and social studies), each grade also includes instruction in music, art, computers, physical education, Spanish, and religion. Students also attend a weekly chapel time in the sanctuary, which includes a Bible story/devotional, songs, and fellowship.
Windwood Christian Academy provides varied and exciting, multi-sensory learning experiences for our elementary grade students. Children participate in special field trips, musical programs, and festivals. Class sizes in the elementary school program are limited to 15 students per class.
Additional Programs
Adventure School & Beyond
For those in need of extended care, The Adventure Programs offers The Adventure School & Beyond program for children ages 18 months to 5th grade. The Before Care Program runs from 8:00 - 9:00 am and the Extended Care Program will run from 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm until either 4:30 pm or 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Children can participate in games, art, and hands-on activities.
Kids Night Out is a child care program designed to provide a safe, caring, and fun environment for ages 18 months (as of Sept 1st of the current year) through 5th grade. Children in the same age grouping will enjoy free play, special activities, crafts and more while parents can go out for the evening. Kids Night Out is the 2nd Friday of the month from 6:00pm - 10:00 pm.
Summer Adventure Camp is a summer program for children ages 2 (by June 1st) through 5th grade where themes are bible based and children have fun in a safe Christian environment. The Summer Adventure Camp has music, computers, praise and worship times, arts and crafts, P.E. and more. Parents can registers their child/children starting in March. Each camp is 2 weeks long with a choice of either Tu/Th, MWF or M-F.
For additional information on this program, please contact The School at 281-378-4080.
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