Super K Program for Advanced and Gifted 4-5 year olds
Early Enrollment in Kindergarten for 4 year old advanced learners



​Cyprus Schools offers a special 2-year 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 with curriculum delivered in an age-approrpiate way.

Curriculum

Circle Time
First thing in the morning, all Super K students have circle time together.   This time is designed to:
  • Build community
  • Provide an opportunity to learn and develop social skills
  • Provide an opportunity to get to know other Super K Students
  • Promote team building
  • Work on practical life 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.
  • One-to-One daily lessons for students in beginning levels
  • Super K students have been placed in classes ranging from Kindergarten to 4th grade math.
  • Students learn with other students of a similar age.  

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.
  • One-to-One daily lessons for students learning to read.
  • Students learn with other students of a similar age and ability,
  • Super K students have assessed from Kindergarten through 7th grade reading levels.
Music & The Arts
Super K students spend time each day in a class dedicated to the arts.  This class includes music, art, crafts, drama, and team building activities.

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
Super K students all come together to learn about history with our hands-on history curriculum.  Our goal is for students to develop a love for learning about the past.

Science
Super K students learn life, physical, and earth science through lessons developed for young gifted learners.

Physical Education
Super K students have at least one P.E. class each week, and spend time outdoors as much as possible.

​Activity Time
When they are not attending formal classes, Super K students will be learning in a Montessori-like environment with individual, hands-on learning activities which foster independence and respect for themselves, their classmates, and their environment.  
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Daily Schedule

Super K students follow the Academy schedule with 8 periods each day.  They 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. 
  • Super K students typically have one activity time
  • Super K students attend one class in Music and the Arts each day.
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.