Early Childhood

Each grade level focuses on a consistent theme with a logical progression:

• Pre-Kindergarten: Exploring our Community
• Junior Kindergarten: Exploring the Natural World
• Kindergarten: Exploring the Big Wide World

Highlights include an emphasis on experimental learning and aesthetic development with broad cultural exposure as well as a strong inquiry-based science program. Three weekly French lessons supported by a school-wide focus on French language and culture culminate in a capstone project called Promenade En Vélo, a celebration of French language and culture.

 

With hands-on activities designed to develop their skills in language arts, mathematics, and special-focused subjects, students progress at their own pace, constructing knowledge and developing confidence. Social emotional well-being, physical education, and spirituality are also fundamental to our students become well-adjusted, healthy and joyous learners. Outdoor play and exploration are vital to the day in the life of our Early Childhood students. 

All students entering Pre-Kindergarten are expected to be fully toilet trained before entering Pre-Kindergarten.

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Lower Division

Building upon the foundation of the Early Childhood program, our "Graders" benefit from the continued emphasis on skills in language arts, literacy, science, mathematics, and French. Classroom learning is supported by an array of field experiences, all school assemblies, chapel services, and traditions. Our community partnerships with The Children's Museum, The Indianapolis Museum of Art, and Indianapolis Public Library open the doors to meaningful learning experiences beyond the doors of the classrooms. Students are paired with younger and older students through our formal mentoring program and begin to form a deep appreciation of these relationships.

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Middle Division

It's no wonder administrators at local high schools are clamoring for SRES graduates. In fact, 100% of our 2018 graduates were accepted to the school of their choice. The foundational Early Childhood and Lower Division years propel them into pivotal experiences that remain lifelong influences beyond St. Richard's. The Grade 5 French exchange program, Latin convention, Middle Division musical, and "We the People" competitions are just a few examples.

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I have had the pleasure of working with many outstanding graduates of SRES. They are very well-prepared for the academic demands of Brebeuf. It is apparent that they arrive at high school having experienced academic rigor and deep, meaningful learning.

-Principal of Brebeuf Jesuit High School