Kindergarten

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Where curiosity blooms and learning begins!

At Oakhill Day School, Kindergarten students experience a dynamic and well-rounded education with daily Physical Education and specialized instruction from dedicated science teachers. Through an emphasis on phonics, reading, and communication arts, young learners build strong foundational skills. Enriching their academic journey, our Kindergarten program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, preparing students for a bright and successful future.

 

 


 

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Every Day is Special in Kindergarten


 

A group of smiling young students wearing colorful tie-dye shirts and graduation caps stand together in what appears to be a school hallway.

Kindergarten is full of special curriculum days that make a student's first year of elementary school memorable and fun!

  • Scarecrow Day
  • 50th Day Celebration
  • 100th Day
  • Bear Day
  • Lifecycle Study - Hatching Chicks
  • Reading Buddies
  • Graduation Celebration

Our Kindergarten students grow in independence and take on greater responsibility for their learning as the school year progresses. They actively engage in their education, exploring new concepts and skills while developing the confidence to make choices and tackle challenges on their own. This journey not only fosters a love of learning but also prepares them for future academic success.

 

 

Kindergarten Curriculum Overview

 

 

Kindergarten Annual Tuition & Fees

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

$20,000

Tuition includes all educational expenses for students, breakfast/lunch program, membership dues for PTO, and all fees. 

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, you may also be charged for the following:

  • School Supplies: Costs vary per year and grade level
  • Extended Care through our Kids' Club: Dependent on usage
 
Due upon acceptance and enrollment:
  • A non-refundable tuition deposit of 15% per child is due with the signed enrollment contract
  • Completed paperwork for the current school year.

Payment Options

Affording private education takes careful financial planning, so we have provided several options to help you make a significant impact on your child's future.

Options include: 

  • One and Two Pay Discounts
  • Monthly Payments
  • Tuition Assistance

Oakhill offers multi-child discounts as well for families looking to enroll multiple children.

For the 25-26 School Year, discounts applied are as follows:

  • 2nd child receives a discount of $100/half day enrolled up to $1,000 off
  • For 3 or more children enrolled, please contact your Admissions Office for information.

Learn more about Tuition Assistance

*If inquiring for the mid school year, please contact the Admissions Office for prorated tuition rates and sibling discounts.

 

 

 

Lower School Faculty

Kristin Forsen

Titles: Kindergarten Teacher & Director of Curriculum

Laura Pearce

Titles: Kindergarten Teacher

Hayley Ziegler

Titles: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

25 Kindergarten Questions

Kindergarten is a crucial time in the educational career of any child. First friends, learning habits, and independence thrive during a child's kindergarten year, but how do you know which school is best suited to help your child reach their best potential?

Prepare to ask the right questions when looking for school and student success with these 25 questions to ask when looking for a kindergarten program.

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Kindergarten in Action!

Live From the Living Lab

The corn is almost as high as an elephant's eye in the living lab and kindergarten is excited to be a part of the growing process! Each year, the Oakhill kindergarten students study corn as an on-going thematic unit, incorporating science, math, and communication arts skills.

Welcome, Chicks!

Kindergarten students recently wrapped up their Eggs and Chicks thematic unit. During this monthlong unit, kindergarten students put their scientific skills to use! 

Busy Bees Come to Visit

It was all a buzz in kindergarten this week! On April 23 the kindergarten classes hosted Cory and Katie Alsip, owners of Alsip Acres Honey and parents of Hailey and Dylan Alsip. They brought with them not only knowledge and delicious honey samples, but also the honey makers themselves, honey bees!

The Eggs are Here!

The kindergarten classrooms have started incubating eggs! This year there are three incubators in total with one being in the science lab for all students to see!

The Kindergarten Writing Journey

The kindergarten students have been busy learning all about nonfiction books this quarter. Their learning began by investigating many different nonfiction books. 

Symphony Meets Science

The Lower School students enjoyed a field trip to the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts this week to see KinderKonzerts: Weather Ahead performed by the Kansas City Symphony and guest Chief Meteorologist Bryan Busby of KMBC.

Thematic Learning with Gingerbread

The kindergarten students have recently been working through a thematic gingerbread unit, incorporating literacy and math skills with hands-on activities.

It's Corn!

Kindergarten has been learning all about corn during their first semester thematic unit. From planting, to observing, to harvesting, to tasting, they’ve seen the whole process!