Good Shepherd Preschool Academy
The goal of our program is to provide a wonderful beginning to a child’s education.
Good Shepherd Preschool Academy offers a structured learning environment in a
Christ-centered atmosphere.
Our Pre-Kindergarten program uses the Kentucky Early Learner goals to plan experiences for children and participates in
CCAP.
We offer classes for 3-year-old children and 4-year-old children as well as a KinderReady class for
5-year-old children.
(Scroll down for class details.)
Parents may choose:
Half Day (7:30am-11:30am)
Full Day (7:30am-2:30pm) *
All Day (7:30am-5:30pm) **
*Parents who would like to use the Aftercare program on a drop-in basis should also register for Aftercare.
Learn more at our Aftercare page.
**All Day PreK includes Aftercare.
For more info or to schedule a visit, contact
Interim Preschool Academy Director, Suzy Humphries,
Good Shepherd uses Sycamore for online enrollment. For questions about enrollment, contact the school office at 502-223-5041 or office@gssfrankfort.org.
Good Shepherd uses FACTS for Tuition & Fees Management. Click here to sign up for a FACTS account. For questions about FACTS or billing, contact rmasters@cdlex.org, Good Shepherd Finance Manager, at 502-227-4511 or rmasters@cdlex.org.
Good Shepherd offers after school care from 2:15pm to 5:30pm for students in grades PreK to 8th grade. Learn more at our Aftercare page or contact the school office at 502-223-5041 or office@gssfrankfort.org.
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment where young children grow in faith, learning, and character.
List of Services
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3-year-old PreschoolList Item 1
The preschool program at Good Shepherd Catholic School gives children a first experience into school.
The classroom is center-based, giving children the choice to explore art, book/cozy area, blocks, dramatic play, easel, musical instruments, puppets, puzzles, math & science areas, and sensory activities each day. Children are taught in individual, small, and large group settings, inside and outside of the classroom, using songs, music & movement, and sign language.
Children will gain knowledge and experience in all the developmental areas: cognitive, adaptive, motor, social & emotional, and communication. Additionally, the children will practice writing skills daily, learn basic sight words, and attend Music, Art, P.E., and Spanish classes weekly.
Click here for the Student Supply List for Ms. Esther's PreK-3 Class
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3/4-year-old Pre-Kindergarten ClassList Item 2
The Pre-K program is a rich learning environment that uses themed units to teach children the concepts needed to be successful in Kindergarten.
The Pre-K class is center-based giving children the choice to explore art, books, blocks, dramatic play, math & science, music, and sensory activities each day. The children develop fine and gross motor skills in individual, small, and large group settings in the classroom and outside.
Children will gain knowledge and experience in all the developmental areas: cognitive, adaptive, motor, social & emotional, and communication. Some of the cognitive skills the children will learn are alphabet and sound recognition and number recognition. The children will practice writing skills daily, learn basic sight words, and attend Music, Art, P.E., and Spanish classes weekly.
Click here for the Student Supply list for Ms. Andrea's PreK-4 class.
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4-year-old Pre-Kindergarten ClassList Item 3
The Pre-K program is a rich learning environment that uses themed units to teach children the concepts needed to be successful in Kindergarten.
The Pre-K class is center-based giving children the choice to explore art, books, blocks, dramatic play, math & science, music, and sensory activities each day. The children develop fine and gross motor skills in individual, small, and large group settings in the classroom and outside.
Children will gain knowledge and experience in all the developmental areas: cognitive, adaptive, motor, social & emotional, and communication. Some of the cognitive skills the children will learn are alphabet and sound recognition and number recognition. The children will practice writing skills daily, learn basic sight words, and attend Music, Art, P.E., and Spanish classes weekly.
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5-Year-Old KindeReady (Promoting and Enhancing Your Child's Development)List Item 4
KindeReady serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. It provides students the individual extra time to develop fundamental skills needed for success in a school setting that is appropriate to the student's age and development.
The structure of daily activities is to encourage independence and self-confidence and enhance self-regulation and group cooperation through large group, small group, and one-on-one participation in a variety of hands-on interactive experiences.
Daily activities will incorporate classroom structure; instruction; skill reinforcement in reading readiness, mathematics, writing, science, and social studies; art; fine and gross motor skills; and social/emotional skills, as well as enhancing language development. KindeReady is a class to help bridge the gap and lead the way to your child's success upon entering kindergarten.
Click here for the Student Supply list for Ms. Suzy's KindeReady class.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
& Preschool Academy
75 Shepherd Way, Frankfort, KY 40601
PHONE:
502-223-5041
EMAIL: office@gssfrankfort.org
WEB: gssfrankfort.org
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@gscsfrankfort