Preschool

Building A Strong Foundation

Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila School is now on its 20th year. Its Preschool Division is known for its success in creating a faith-filled community while it educates and nurtures boys and girls between ages 3 1/2 and 6 1/2 in a secure, comfortable environment through an eclectic Preschool curriculum. Children are anchored on a sturdy academic and character foundation which assures that each child is motivated to satisfy his boundless curiosity, to gain self-confidence, to instill self-discipline, and develop study and work skills.

Faculty and Staff:

• are approachable, accommodating, and responsive, attributes which reveal their genuine fondness of children;
• closely supervise children in the classroom and play areas;
• demonstrate respect for children’s intelligence, their potential abilities and how they perceive the world, encourage self-reliance, independence, and decision-making skills;
• appreciate unique personalities and patiently respond to individual temperaments;
• accept children’s diversity which are taken into consideration in daily activities, such as music, story time, art and crafts, and even in meal service;
• give age-appropriate choices to develop responsibility and respect for one another;
• provide positive guidance and discipline by giving clear consistent expectations and consequences guided by compassion, ethics, self-esteem, and competence.

Daily Activity Schedule

• is followed and posted for parents’ review;
• provides the opportunity for the development and mastery of all basic learning skills and competencies, not mere day-care play-time;
• includes a hands-on computer skills development program;
• balances academic routines with co-curricular activities such as music, story time, and outdoor play that give children a sense of security and predictability;

School Atmosphere

• Classrooms and other facilities are clean, neat, and organized.
• Each classroom displays children’s creative work for encouragement and to develop pride in accomplishment.
• Pleasant chatter; children are never scared into complete silence.
• Children are always supervised; are never left alone.
• There are spaces for children to play in groups as well as alone in quiet, private play.
• Items such as plants, aquariums and skid-proof rugs are used to create a homey feel.

Parent-Staff Relationships

• Staff recognizes parents as children’s first and most important teachers.
• Parents and staff communicate about child’s experiences and needs.
• Parents are encouraged to share activity ideas, attend field trips and share special skills.
• Parents are offered a formal parent conference at least once a trimester, and upon request.

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