Pre-K
Our Pre-K class is child directed, hands on, and play-based.
About the Pre-K Class
The Pre-K curriculum prepares children for Kindergarten. The children engage in many opportunities to improve their academic and social skills throughout the week. During free play time, students improve verbal skills through telling stories and learning letters. The classroom discovery station provides a hands-on opportunity for measuring and experimentation through various science, math, and cooking projects. Activities to develop social skills include working together in small groups, assisting with clean-up, and having a classroom “job” each week.
The Rundown
Age: For children age 4 by August 31st
Meets: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday
from 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $280/month + NSC tuition of $57.42/quarter
(subject to change each school year)
Teacher: Suzie Barrow (read about her below)
Parent Educator: Khavin Debbs (read about him below)
Questions? Email: victoryheightsprek@gmail.com
Class Schedule
12:00 pm Lunch Time
12:20 pm Outside Play
1:00 pm Transition/Greetings
1:10 pm Calendar Circle
1:30 pm Free Choice Play
2:10 pm Clean-up
2:20 pm Snack Time
2:30 pm Music/Movement
2:55 pm Sharing/Superstar
3:00 pm Dismissal
Parent Role
Parents/caregivers play an important role in our school. They function as assistant teachers every week in the classroom and hold positions to help run the co-op (everything from All-School Chair to Fundraising Reps to Arts and Crafts Parent). Co-op business and parent education take place in a monthly meeting.
Family participation provides a high adult-to-child ratio, lower cost than other preschool models, and a strong community of children and parents. The model creates not only a rich learning environment for children but also supports families in their parenting journey.
Full Parent Responsibilities can be found on our Registration page
More about the Co-op Model can be found on our What is Co-op? page and on the North Seattle Co-ops website
Teacher Suzie
Suzie received a Certificate of Early Childhood Education from North Seattle College and has been teaching preschool since 2001. Joining Victory Heights in 2006, she enthusiastically encourages creativity and exploration through play and a hands-on approach to learning. Fundamentally, Suzie believes in making a connection to every child based on that child’s individual personality and temperament. A former co-op parent herself, Suzie has four children of her own.
Betty S. Williams, MSW, Parent Educator
I can think of no better way to spend my time than working with children and families as we nurture these young lives to thrive in a supportive community. I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity to provide education, resources, and support to families with young children during such a foundational time in their lives.
I have a BA in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee. I grew up in East Tennessee and moved out to the great Northwest with excitement for the beauty of the Puget Sound area after I graduated. I received my MSW with an emphasis in working with children and families from the University of Washington. I worked in the child care field for many years as an infant, toddler and preschool teacher, program supervisor, and center director. Since 2004, I have been working as a full-time instructor in Parent Education at North Seattle College, where I now coordinate the program as well as teach 4 classes.
My vision for Parent Education is to provide a balance of opportunities for parents/caregivers to share concerns, discuss challenges and strategies, and receive information from the field of early childhood education. Living in supportive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is the best way for children to grow, learn, and fulfill their potential as caring citizens of the world.
Questions?
To request more information, email: victoryheightsprek@gmail.com
Ready to Register?
Visit our Registration Page for all the links and details you need.