ST Matthews Episcopal School

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Overview

St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School is an SAES‑accredited, co‑educational half‑day preschool serving children ages 18 months through kindergarten. Classrooms are staffed by a lead teacher and an assistant. The school describes a program that addresses intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social development.

Approach and philosophy

The program emphasizes whole‑child development and presents concepts through play and experiential learning. The school uses Conscious Discipline practices across the campus to support community, routines and social‑emotional skills.

Special subjects and enrichment

Special‑subject classes listed include Music, Fun & Fitness, Library, Spanish, Outdoor Classroom and Studio.
After‑school enrichment options are offered for older preschool groups and kindergarten, including playtime on the playground and a variety of supervised themed classes.

Chapel and community service

The school holds age‑appropriate chapel services twice weekly led by clergy and faculty, with children participating in services and related activities. Students take part in ongoing community service activities such as weekly canned‑food collections, birthday coin contributions and classroom service projects.

Programs

18–24 Months

Classes are based on social, sensory and experimental learning with a balance of active and quiet play, art, music and playground; the curriculum is enriched by specials including Music, Library, Fun & Fitness and Chapel.

Arrival 8:50 AM; dismisses 1:00 PM. Attendance options: 3 days (M/W/F) or 2 days (T/TH). · 18 months - 2 years

Kindergarten

Kindergarten uses an integrated approach combining phonics, reading, writing, math, hands‑on science and social studies; special subjects include Spanish, Music, Fun & Fitness, Library, Outdoor Classroom, Studio and Chapel, and the program includes community field trips and a spring musical performance.

Arrival 8:50 AM; dismisses 2:30 PM.

Pre-Kindergarten

Pre‑K curriculum is designed to promote total development with integrated activities across social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive domains; literacy and handwriting are emphasized and specials include Spanish, Music, Fun & Fitness, Outdoor Classroom, Studio, Library and Chapel.

Arrival 8:50 AM; dismisses 1:00 PM. Students may attend 4 days (T‑F) or 5 days a week. Optional after‑school enrichment until 2:00/2:30.

Three's

Three‑year‑old classes provide hands‑on opportunities in language, early reading and writing readiness, math, science and arts; the curriculum is supported by Music, Fun & Fitness, Library, Outdoor Classroom, Studio and Chapel.

Arrival 8:50 AM; dismisses 1:00 PM. Attendance options: 3 days (T/W/Th), 4 days (T‑F) or 5 days a week. Optional after‑school enrichment available until 2:00/2:30.

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