Super K Program for Advanced and Gifted 4-5 year olds

​Cyprus Schools offers a special program for young gifted students ages 4 - 6 years old.  Arising from the experience of many years of teaching young gifted students, we have developed a program to best meet the needs of 4-6 year-olds who are driven to learn, and/or have already climbed off the charts in their academic achievements.. Cyprus Classical Academy provides specialized instruction and care for our youngest students while offering the best of the Academy's philosophy and academics.

Curriculum

Circle Time
First thing in the morning, all Super K students have a special class together in which they experience age-appropriate topics, themes, and activities such as the weather, seasons, community helpers, understanding the calendar, show-and-tell, and more.  This time is designed to:

• Build community
• Allow time to learn and develop social skills
• Allow time to get to know and share with students of the same age.
•  Promote team building
• Work on practical life and executive function skills

Math
Each student will be assessed and be placed in an appropriate math class for their level with other students of the same ability.  Math classes typically range from 5-7 students.

• Super K students in 2016-2017 have been placed in classes ranging from Kindergarten to 4th grade math.
• Students learn with other students of a similar age.  So, if a 4 year old is taking 1st grade math, it is typically  with other 4-5 year old students.

Reading & Language
Each student will be assessed and be placed in an appropriate Reading/Language class for their level with other students of the same ability.  These classes typically range from 5-7 students.

• Students learn with other students of a similar age and ability, no matter what their level.  
• Super K students in 2016-2017 assessed from Kindergarten through 7th grade reading levels.

Activity Time
Super K students typically have two activity periods each day.  When they are not attending formal classes, they will be learning through in a Montessori-like environment with individual, hands-on learning activities which foster independence and respect for themselves, their classmates, and their environment.  The Super K day is a perfect blend of academics and freedom to explore for young advanced and gifted students.

Chinese
Super K students have a daily Chinese class where they experience an exposure to the language through speaking, singing, learning characters, and fun activities.

History
Students in this program will be placed in math and reading/language arts classes to match their ability and pacing.  They will also have daily foreign language, history and science during the week.  When they are not attending formal classes, they will be learning through in a Montessori-like environment with individual, hands-on learning activities which foster independence and respect for themselves, their classmates, and their environment.  The Super K day is a perfect blend of academics and freedom to explore for young advanced and gifted students.

Schedule

Daily Schedule
Super K students follow the Academy schedule and attend ability-based Academy classes. 

8:30 - 9:00 Circle Time
9:00 - 9:40  Students attend ability-based classes in math and language.  
9:40 - 10:00  Snack
10:00 - 12:00  Students attend ability-based classes in math and language. 

• All students will experience our activity time when they are not attending classes.

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch/Recess/Story Time

1:00 - 1:40 Foreign Language

1:40 - 3:00  Science & History

3:00 - 6:00  In our after-school program, will enjoy indoor & outdoor free play.

​Environment
For much of the day, our 4-6 year old students will be in a classroom to create a community among our youngest students.   Students will be placed in Academy classes for math and language according to their achievement and ability levels, but will have a Super K teacher and a "home-base" during the school day.  Our Super K students will eat together, work together and enjoy a safe and cohesive environment.