Kindergarten Readiness

Each incoming student to Mount Airy Christian Academy is tested in order to determine the best possible placement. Listed below are the criteria used to determine a child’s readiness for kindergarten.

“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”

Luke 2:52

In wisdom

COGNITIVE READINESS

• Recognizes name in print
• Writes first name in mixed case letters
• Knows full name, parents’ names, address, and phone number
• Recognizes no less than half of the capital letters and some lower case letters
• Recognizes numerals 0-10
• Counts serially to 20
• Identifies the 8 basic colors
• Identifies 4 basic shapes
• Draws a developmentally appropriate person
• Speech is understandable
• Can re-tell, in order a simple story
• Can rhyme simple words
• Can complete an “AB” pattern

In stature

GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS

• Throws a ball with moderate accuracy
• Hops on one foot 2 or more times
• Claps a given pattern
• Cuts paper on both straight and curved lines using scissors
• Strings beads
• Copies letters with moderate accuracy

In Favor with God and man

SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH

• Follows two-step instructions
• Responds agreeably to adults’ instructions
• Separates easily from parents
• Answers basic questions appropriately
• Demonstrates respect for adults
• Demonstrates interest in learning about God and His Word
• Interacts well with peers

Rev 1/19/16