Early Education
Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Our Early Education Saplings Program (Jr. K- K) seeks to cultivate students’ natural curiosity and wonder about the world around them. Students in our early education program are prepared with attentive listening, hands on projects, and outdoor nature study. They develop the building blocks of reading and writing through phonemic awareness, practicing the early stages of handwriting, and math. During a typical school day students will practice recitation including scripture memory, hymns, folk songs and memory chants.
Early Education Program
At Cypress Hybrid Academy, our Early Childhood program provides a Christ-centered environment that pursues excellence and prepares children for First grade and beyond.
Vision
Our goal is to come alongside like-minded families, inviting children to flourish through learning rooted in the truth and beauty of Jesus Christ.
Our teachers and staff are committed followers of Christ who provide a nurturing, joyful environment where children are encouraged to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.
Early Education Program Curriculum
Curriculum is selected and ordered by Cypress. When you enroll, you're entrusting your child's formation to a team of teachers who are trained, devoted, and committed to leading them through an education that is true, good, and beautiful.
Each student receives their workbooks and textbooks to use at home at no cost to our parents. Teacher guides remain with our teachers, as they are written for instructional use and reflect the pacing, discussion, and discernment our teachers bring to each lesson. Parents are welcome to purchase a teacher guide for their own reference, though it isn't necessary — partnering with Cypress means you don't have to carry the planning alone.
We're grateful to walk alongside you in this work and honored to help shape your child's heart and mind toward Christ.
Junior Kindergarten
Language Arts: Logic of English Foundations
Students will learn ALL sounds of the phonograms. At the end of Foundations A, students will be able to read and comprehend phrases with short vowels, spell short vowel words and decode high-frequency words with some fluency.
Parent Responsibility: Almost all of this instruction will be done in class. At home work will be practicing phonogram flashcards and reading Doodling Dragons picture book with students.
Math: Singapore Dimensions Math PKA & B
Kindergarten
coming soon
Our Early Childhood Program includes:
Morning Assembly
Circle Time
Morning Work
Language Arts
Math
Scripture Memory
Handwriting
Nature
Grandparent’s Day
Parents’ Days
Snack Time
Nature Time
Story Time
Academic Enrichment
Early Education FAQ’s
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At Cypress Hybrid Academy, our Junior Kindergarten program is intentionally distinct from a traditional preschool experience.
Our Junior Kindergarten (Jr. K) class is designed for students who are preparing to enter kindergarten the following year. While it maintains a joyful, play-based environment, it also introduces more structured learning and foundational academic skills to ensure students are well-prepared for a rich and rigorous kindergarten experience.
Unlike preschool, Jr. K blends exploration and intentional instruction, helping students build early literacy, numeracy, and classroom readiness within a Christ-centered framework.
Some families may consider an additional year before kindergarten, particularly for children with late spring or summer birthdays. In these cases, parents may choose to delay kindergarten readiness to allow for further growth and maturity.
If you’re unsure which path is best for your child, we are happy to partner with you in making a thoughtful and prayerful decision.
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Children must meet the age of the class they wish to attend by August 1st (December 1st for Preschool 4’s.) The child must also be toilet trained.
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Students in our Junior Kindergarten program will have memory work to practice at home, along with light activities focused on letters and numbers.
Our Kindergarten students will continue their Math and Language Arts work at home two days each week with the support of a parent.