2026-2027 School Year

K4 TR

In K4 classes, the children are with the same teacher the entire day and stay together as a group, with the exception of a music and art class where they go to the respective teacher for that time. The students enjoy recess twice a day at either the playground or the gym. Parents must pack snack and lunch for their student. Children in K4 will not be assigned homework, except for an occasional show and tell presentation. Formal grades are not given in K4, but teachers do send home progress reports twice a year. Elementary classes meet for 12 weeks in the Fall and 12 weeks in the Spring for a total of 24 weeks. Each class day starts at 9:00am and finishes at 2:25pm.

Course Description

The K4 class is a series of thematic units incorporating both fiction and nonfiction literature, science, music, gross- and fine-motor skills, language arts, math, social studies, and Bible. Class begins with group time, which includes listening skills, conversational skills, interacting with the teacher, and reading a story. Concentration is placed on learning and practicing classroom etiquette: listening, raising hands, lining up, being kind to others, obeying the teacher, using inside voices, and keeping hands to oneself. The class focuses on one letter of the alphabet per week and does thematic activities based on the letter of emphasis. Students will also learn calendar skills.

Students also enjoy Music and Art class once weekly as part of their class day.

  • Music Class: Students will attend music class once a week. The students will enjoy experiencing music in a variety of ways. They will explore music through a repertoire rich in folk songs, nursery rhymes, and traditional singing games. The students will learn about music through imitation, movement, listening, visualization, improvisation, finger play, and rhythm instruments. Seasonal music activities are incorporated throughout the year.
  • Art Class: Students will attend art class once a week.  K3-2nd grade students’ study of art will encourage them to better see and appreciate God’s own artistic brilliance in His lavish creation.  Quality children’s literature will be used to teach various art elements such as shape, line, texture, color, value, form and space.  Students will put their learning in action by completing an art project each class day using a variety of media and hands-on learning.

To be successful in this class:

Enjoying learning together with God’s children about His world, learn and practice classroom etiquette, including listening, raising hands, lining up, being kind to others, obeying the teacher, using inside voices, and keeping hands to oneself.

Grades: K4

Course Tuition and Enrollment Fees can be found HERE. If applicable, see below for additional course fees (supply, lab, textbook, etc.)

Prerequisites:

Must be 4 years old by September 1st

Sections Offered: K4 Blue Ridge: Monday & Wednesday- K4 Red Rock: Monday & Wednesdays K3 - 2nd Music K3 - 2nd Art:

Required Materials

Textbook:

None required.

Other Materials:

Each class has a supply list of required materials parents must purchase and send to class with their student. Find Supply Lists here.

K4 Blue Ridge: Monday & Wednesday-

Meet Laura Barnett

Education: Bachelor of Science in Special Education from the University of South Alabama

Teaching Experience: Previously taught in Mobile County, AL public schools from 1985- 1998.

Homeschooling Experience: Laura has been homeschooling her 3 grandchildren for the past 5 years.

UHC Courses Taught: K4

Began teaching at UHC in 2025.

K4 Red Rock: Monday & Wednesdays

Meet Janet Pollard

Education: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Oswego

Experience: Janet started teaching 1st Grade in 1996 when she moved to South Carolina from Upstate New York. She taught 1st grade for 2 years before settling down in Kindergarten in Pickens County. She recently retired from Pickens County in 2026!

Certifications: National Board Certified Teacher: Early Childhood Generalist SC Professional Teaching Certificate

UHC Courses Taught: K4

Began teaching at UHC in 2026.

K3 - 2nd Music

Meet Elizabeth Nugent

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Lander University

Teaching experience: UHC Elementary Music Teacher 2012-2018, Piano Teacher 1993-2000, 2011–2014, 2023-Present

Homeschool experience: Homeschooled our two sons 2005-2018, 2020-2022

Courses taught: K3-2nd Grade Elementary Music Classes

Began Teaching at UHC in 2012-2018, 2024-

K3 - 2nd Art:

Meet Alycia Moore

Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from North Greenville University

Teaching Experience: Began teaching at UHC in the Fall of 2025.

Homeschooling Experience: Started homeschooling in 2015.

UHC Courses Taught: K3- 2nd Grade Art

Began teaching at UHC in 2025.