Program of Studies

SJA’s Early Childhood Program is an exceptional place for children to begin their educational journey, starting with our nurturing Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs for ages 3 and 4, as well as Kindergarten for our age 5 students. We provide a warm, supportive environment where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. With small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, our experienced and caring educators ensure that each child receives the individual attention they need to thrive.

Our Early Childhood Program establishes the academic foundations essential for long-term success. Early literacy and numeracy are developed through a carefully structured, research-informed curriculum that emphasizes phonemic awareness, early writing, number sense, and mathematical reasoning. Through an inquiry-based approach, students learn to pose meaningful questions, investigate ideas, and apply emerging concepts to real-world contexts. This model cultivates higher-order thinking, language development, and problem-solving skills, enabling young learners to build the intellectual habits and confidence needed for continued academic achievement.

To enrich and support this learning journey, our students benefit from instruction by a team of highly qualified specialists. This includes educators in Music, Art, Physical Education, Makerspace, and Robotics, as well as an Experiential and Outdoor Education teacher who extends learning beyond the classroom. Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher provides language support for multilingual learners, ensuring every student has the tools to succeed in our rigorous academic environment.

Additionally, beginning in Kindergarten, students receive formal instruction in Korean, helping them develop foundational language skills and cultural awareness from an early age.

At SJA, we believe that early education should spark joy and wonder, while laying a strong academic and personal foundation for the years ahead. For complete Programs of Study, please visit our Parents Corner.