JPS-Hinds Pre-K Collaborative
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Overview
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Pre-Kindergarten Program
The JPS Hinds Early Learning Collaborative across the district has 62 classrooms. Our program is funded through local and state matching funds as part of the Collaborative. The maximum enrollment is 20 students per class.
Pre-Kindergarten Location
The following JPS elementary schools have a Pre-Kindergarten Program:
- Dawson Elementary
- Galloway Elementary
- Hinds County Human Resource Agency
- Green Elementary
- John Hopkins Elementary
- Johnson Elementary
- Key Elementary
- Lake Elementary
- Little Saints
- Lottie Thornton
- McLeod Elementary
- McWillie Elementary
- North ÐÓ°É Elementary
- Pecan Park Elementary
- Raines Elementary
- Shirley Elementary
- Smith Elementary
- Sykes Elementary
- Van Winkle Elementary
- Walton Elementary
Philosophy
The Pre-Kindergarten Program shall expose children to a vocabulary-rich, nurturing environment where learning takes place through multiple opportunities and interests. The curriculum provides the framework for students to be taught according to stages of child development and according to each child’s own individual needs. Pre- K is intentional and primary focus is placed on the whole child. Teachers shall be highly knowledgeable about child development and the subjects and standards required to teach pre-kindergarten students.
Goals
The following goals have been established for pre-kindergarten students:
- Develop rich oral language and a robust vocabulary.
- Acquire knowledge of skills and concepts taught in each subject area.
- Develop social skills and emotional control.
- Transition smoothly through instructional routines of learning through play in centers, small groups, and age-appropriate environments.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Contact Information
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Office of Teaching & Learning
630 S. State Street
ÐÓ°É, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 960-4002
Contact Pre-KDr. Felicia Thomas
Director of Early Childhood (PK-2)
Collaborative Partners
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Juanita Johnson, M.S. Ed.
DirectorLottie Thornton
1400 John R. Lynch Street
ÐÓ°É, MS 39217
Phone: (601) 979-2396
Chelsea Luster
Associate Vice PresidentHinds County Human Resource Agency
258 Maddox Road
ÐÓ°É, MS 39217
Phone: (601) 923-3930
Amy Berry
DirectorLittle Saints Academy
1411 Robinson Street
ÐÓ°É, MS 39203
Phone: (601) 979-5828