Primary Program
At Khalsa Montessori School, our Primary and Kindergarten programs provide a nurturing environment where children aged 3 to 6 years embark on a journey of self-discovery and foundational learning.
Overview
Our Primary classrooms are thoughtfully designed with engaging, hands-on materials across various subjects, including language, mathematics, sensorial exploration, practical life skills, geography, cultural studies, and science. Through interactive manipulation of these materials, children develop a concrete understanding of essential concepts. We foster an atmosphere of freedom within established boundaries, allowing each child to progress at their own pace and cultivate a genuine love for learning. This approach encourages independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In addition to core subjects, our weekly curriculum enriches the learning experience with classes in Spanish, yoga, and music and movement, promoting well-rounded development.
Kindergarten
The culmination of our Primary cycle is the Kindergarten year, which serves as an integral part of our charter school. This program offers a half-day session from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, providing tuition-free education. For families desiring a full-day experience, the morning session is available for a tuition fee.
Extended and Vacation Care
To support our families’ diverse needs, we offer Extended Care and Vacation Care options for all Primary students. Families have the option to sign up for either Extended Care, Vacation Care, or both when they fill out their annual School Year Enrollment Contracts. These programs provide a safe and engaging environment beyond regular school hours, ensuring continuity in care and learning.
The program is operated in accordance with the Department of Health Services guidelines and is annually inspected to maintain compliance. The staff is CPR and First Aid certified and undergoes annual training mandated by the AZDHS. All staff employed in the Extended Care program will maintain a valid Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC).
Our School Year Calendar includes the dates covered by our Vacation Care program. For more information and pricing, please consult the Toddler & Primary Tuition Rates page.
Summer Program
Khalsa Montessori School offers a Summer program, which typically runs for 8 weeks. There are 4 Summer Sessions that run for 2 weeks at a time. Summer Registration traditionally begins mid-March
The Khalsa Montessori Summer Primary Program combines Montessori academic lessons with a variety of fun and creative activities. The Primary Summer program offers both a Kindergarten Orientation, as well as a Summer Camp for those students who are not of Kindergarten age. Montessori materials are the focus of work during the Kindergarten Orientation. There will also be special units of cultural study throughout the Summer Program.
Current students will have the opportunity to continue cementing their lessons from last school year. Incoming students will get the opportunity to learn classroom routines, which help them feel more confident and capable when class starts in the fall.
Enrollment Process
We welcome families interested in joining our community to begin the enrollment process by scheduling a site visit or attending an Enrollment Q&A session via Zoom. Following the visit, you will receive a follow-up email with a link to our waitlist applications. For detailed information on tuition rates and the enrollment process, please refer to our Toddler & Primary Enrollment Process page.