2024-2025 School Year

K5 SPT

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 9:10am and finishes at 2:30pm.

In K5 classes, the children are with the same teacher the entire day and stay together as a group, with the exception of a music 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 K5 will not be assigned homework, except for an occasional oral presentation requirement. Formal grades are not given in K5 but teachers do send home progress reports twice a year. On the last day of co-op, we have a K5 Graduation ceremony that all K5 graduates and their family and friends are invited to attend.

Course Description

The K5 class is a literature-based program that allows for the exploration of several topics each semester. Classic and award-winning children’s literature is the basis for developing the curriculum. Literacy, math, art, social studies, and science skills and concepts are included in large group activities and in small group learning centers.  Both science and social studies content will be covered at co-op each week. Through art, games, and creative construction, there are plenty of opportunities for each child to express his or her imagination while developing both gross and fine motor skills. The children gain social skills, practice problem-solving, and learn about themselves, their environment, and others through active play. Students are encouraged to love learning, become investigators, develop early literacy skills, and interact with others in a classroom setting. Age appropriate calendar skills, math facts, and sight words will also be practiced weekly. Children in K5 will not be assigned homework, except for an occasional oral presentation requirement. We have lots of fun!

Students also enjoy Music class 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. We explore music through a repertoire rich in folk songs, nursery rhymes, and traditional singing games. We learn about music through imitation, movement, listening, visualization, improvisation, finger play, and rhythm instruments. Seasonal music activities are incorporated throughout the year.

 

To be successful in this class:

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: K5

Fees: Two Day Model Tuition: $800 for the year

Plus the following fees:
-$5 K5 Graduation Fee
-$140 enrollment fee per child
-$70 security fee per family
-$10 per student portrait/bag tag fee

Prerequisites:

Must be 5 years old by September 1st

Sections Offered: K5 Blue Jays: Tuesdays & Thursdays K5 Red Cardinals: Tuesdays & Thursdays K3-2nd Grade Music

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.

K5 Blue Jays: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Meet Kathryn Becker

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Religion; minor in Christian Leadership

Teaching experience:

    • K4-5 teacher in Daniel Island, SC and Knoxville, TN for a combined six years, VIPKID ESL instructor for two years before transitioning to a Children’s Director for two years. Homeschooled my own two current UHC middle schoolers from K4-onward.

UHC courses taught: K5A

Began teaching at UHC in 2023

K5 Red Cardinals: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Meet Michala Collins

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Teaching Experience:

    • 4K teacher for a year in Fort Mill, SC.
    • 4K teacher for a year and a half in Greenville, SC.
    • Homeschooling my daughter

Certifications: Certified to teach in South Carolina

UHC courses taught: K5

Began teaching at UHC in 2022

K3-2nd Grade Music

Meet Amber Autry

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music;   Master’s degree in Music

Teaching experience:

  • Public Middle school orchestra 12 years-South Carolina Schools, Teach private string lessons from home studio
  • Music experience: Plays viola with Upstate Church Worship team, Plays viola with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Homeschooled my daughter pre school this past year and will start my son preschool in the fall

Certifications: certified to teach in South Carolina

UHC courses taught: Music

Began teaching at UHC in 2022