Principal Denise Schwartz welcomes you aboard the H.R.R. Downes: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility
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Pre-Kindergarten
Downes participates in Christina School District's Wings for Learning program. Preschool and childcare programs are offered in elementary schools within the Christina School District. Our centers-based approach to learning is based on the innovative Creative Curriculum and incorporates the Doors to Discovery literacy program. Our superior staff of certified Early Childhood Educators, Special Educators, and paraprofessionals provide a stimulating, enriching environment in which children learn through play. To ensure individualized attention, each preschool classroom is staffed with an early childhood/special education teacher, and one paraprofessional. Programs create a comprehensive and collaborative education for young children, working closely with all staff within their individual elementary buildings. Program PhilosophyThe Christina School District is committed to providing high quality services to children and families in order to foster the holistic development of children as well as offer a broad range of comprehensive services that support families. The Christina School District's Early Childhood Programs are committed to giving young children the experiences they need to become successful learners and contributing members of our community. We believe that all children have a right to high quality care and education. It is our philosophy that children learn best when they are provided opportunities to interact with developmentally appropriate materials in a rich, well-planned environment. Children are encouraged to explore their world, ask questions, share information, form concepts, and build social skills to prepare foundations for later learning. A multitude of hands-on learning materials are available to meet each child's needs and to encourage each child to build concrete experiences that help use current knowledge to develop new knowledge. Highly qualified personnel that include teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, family service staff, administrators, and parents support the children. |
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John R. Downes Elementary School • 220 Casho Mill Road • Newark, DE 19711 • Tel. (302) 454-2133 | |||||
