About Us
Hello Parents!
Welcome to Good Shepherd Pre-K. We are located on the same campus as the K-8 school. We have our own little building with a front play area exclusively for preschool and another area in the back that we share with the school.
The teachers working in our preschool are:
Ms. Hellstrom, 7:30-3:30
Director
Mrs. Cohen, 7:30-3:30
Teacher
Mrs. Weeks, 7:30-12:30
Teacher
Mrs. Bramon, 12:00-6:00
Teacher
Contact:
preschool_director@goodshepherdbeverlyhills.com
Phone: (310) 275 8601, ext. 106
Address: 148 S. Linden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Pre-k Blog: http://prekgs.wordpress.com
Website: www.goodshepherdbeverlyhills.com
Good Shepherd Pre-K Offers:
- a full day program (7:30-3:00)
- morning snack and afternoon snack (lunch is brought from home)
- a well rounded program – students are exposed to a variety of activities (community awareness, religion, prayers, Spanish, early literacy and math skills, small and gross motor activities and most importantly PLAY)
- student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- two play yards
Mission Statement Good Shepherd Pre-K firmly believes that every child is special and deserves love and respect. At Good Shepherd Pre-K, children are exposed to age appropriate activities where academics, creativity and Catholic traditions are incorporated into our daily activities to help each child grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. With the combination of nurturing activities and the support of their parents as the primary educators, we work as a team to cultivate a positive learning environment for the students in our program.
Philosophy- Good Shepherd Catholic School
The faculty and staff of Good Shepherd School are committed to providing a strong Catholic
education grounded in the principles of Faith, Hope and Charity. We are inspired by Christ’s call to holiness…you shall be holy, for I am holy (1 Peter 1:16).
In partnership with Good Shepherd parish, our focus is to provide an environment stressing
spiritual growth, educational success, psychological and social stability and physical soundness,
providing a sense of well being of mind, body and spirit.
Building on our multi-cultural heritage and the teaching mission of the Church, faculty and staff are inspired by integrating instruction, culture and faith. We foster a sincere kinship with Christ and therefore each other, as we teach the fundamentals of our faith and build a solid academic
foundation.
We recognize each child as a unique individual with special gifts and creative abilities who grow
and learn through friendly interchange among students of diverse cultures.
Parents are paramount in the education of their children. Together we work to facilitate the
development of the whole person as a dwelling place for Christ and an asset to their community.
The Curriculum
Our pre-k curriculum consists of age appropriate activities that will help the students develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. The curriculum incorporates monthly themes and exposes students to academic subject matter aligned with the California standards for preschool. Our diverse program will help instill an interest in learning and encourage the children to maintain their curiosity and learn through exploring as we prepare them for their school experience. It is through play that a child learns important social and problem solving skills.
At Good Shepherd we have Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLE’s). These are desirable outcomes for every student to achieve by the time they graduate from eighth grade. At an early age we begin to reflect on what we need to do in our daily activities that will help us be: a faith filled Catholic, an active learner, a self-aware individual, and a person of character. The SLE’s are listed in the school handbook, on a poster in our classroom, and on the school website, www.goodshepherdbeverlyhills.com.
Another important component to our school is the Character Counts! program involving the six pillars of character. Each month throughout the school year, we focus on one pillar and find ways to live that pillar in our daily activities. The pillars are: trustworthiness, respectful, fairness, caring, responsibility, and citizenship.
Enrollment/Admission:
If you are interested or have any questions please contact Petra Hellstrom, preschool_director@goodshepherdbeverlyhills.com or Sharon Monore, admissions@goodshepherdbeverlyhills.com . In general your child needs to be four years old before September 1st to be accepted into our program.
Tuition for 2011-2012 school year:
Yearly Tuition: $8250
Technology Fee: $200
40 volunteer hours or $400
On the school website, www.goodshepherdbeverlyhills.com, you will find forms to fill out before enrollment is complete. In pre-k there are additional forms required by the Child Care Licensing Division to be filled out; these will be handed to you from the pre-k office. (The medical form is different in Pre-k, DO NOT download the school’s version)
The following forms are also required to have a copy on file (bring the original and we will make the copies):
Yellow vaccination form
Birth certificate
Social Security card
A current negative TB skin test in also required before entrance to the program. (current=not more than a year old)
History: Good Shepherd Catholic Preschool opened October 5, 2006. There were ten students graduating from our pre-k class after the first year, in June 2007. The following school year, 2007/2008, eighteen 3 and 4 year old students attended pre-K/school. In June 2008 we said good bye to 10 of our friends that moved on to kindergarten and the rest continued another year in pre-k. In June 2009, all the students in the class said goodbye to our pre-k and are not in kindergarten. On August 26, 2009 we welcomed 18 new three and four year olds, into our preschool class. In June, 2010, 10 four year olds went on to Mrs. Kim in kindergarten. Eight students remained in pre-k and on August 30, 2010, the doors opened for ten new friends. Eight girls and ten boys left our class in June 2011 to go to kindergarten. The 2011-1012 school year has begun and we have ten girls and seven boys enrolled in our program.
GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Pre-K through Grade 5
- Navy and white checked jumper with white sailor collar cotton blouse AND blue tie
- Navy pants, shorts or skorts worn with white tucked in polo shirt with logo (shorts are allowed in September, October, May and June)
- White socks above the ankle bone or white or navy tights
- Navy sweatshirt with school logo or uniform jacket. The logo goes on the left side.
- All black leather (no canvas) low-top tennis shoes. Any exception requires a doctor’s note which should be renewed monthly. New Balance or K Swiss are recommended. No stripes or logos on shoes.
BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Pre-K-8:
- Grey polo shirts with logo, tucked in.
- Navy pants or shorts worn at the waist level with a belt. (Shorts may be worn in September, October, May and June)
- Outer wear includes navy V-neck pullover, navy sweatshirt with logo or uniform jacket. The logo goes on the left side.
- White or navy socks covering the ankle bone.
All black leather (no canvas) low-top tennis shoes. Any exception requires a doctor’s note which should be renewed monthly. New Balance or K Swiss are recommended. No stripes or logos on shoes.
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