How New Horizon Academy Prepares Children for Kindergarten
Is your child ready for kindergarten? New Horizon Academy’s pre-k graduates sure are!
Since the first New Horizon Academy opened in 1971, graduates of our preschool and early learning programs have consistently demonstrated exceptional kindergarten readiness skills as they leave New Horizon Academy and head off to school. A recent assessment by Teaching Strategies® GOLD® proves just that.
Kindergarten Readiness Program
New Horizon Academy Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Results
Not only are New Horizon Academy graduates meeting kindergarten readiness expectations, but they are exceeding. More than 9 out of 10 NHA pre-k children met or exceeded the standards for kindergarten preparedness in all learning domains, per the 2023-2024 Teaching Strategies® GOLD® assessment. These positive results serve as a vital benchmark for both parents and educators in kindergarten and throughout elementary school.
Teaching Strategies® GOLD® Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Benchmarks
The Teaching Strategies® GOLD® assessment is designed to assess various cognitive and developmental skills in the six core areas of learning:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Social and emotional development
- Language development
- Cognitive development
- Physical development
Through New Horizon Academy’s research-based curriculum and assessment process, our preschool graduates display outstanding readiness skills in all six learning domains. These skills are essential for continued strong academic performance through kindergarten and beyond, and lay a solid foundation for future success.
What Kindergarten Families Are Saying
Here are a few things that the families of New Horizon Academy pre-kindergarten graduates had to say about their child’s preparedness for elementary school:
- “I have been extremely pleased with New Horizon Academy and its ability to prepare my children for kindergarten. I consider it an investment in my children’s future!”
- “My daughter was very well-prepared for kindergarten. The teachers at New Horizon Academy did a wonderful job working with her. She is now one of the top students in her class. We are so pleased with her preschool experience at New Horizon Academy!”
- “Thank you, New Horizon Academy! We just attended my son’s kindergarten assessment, and his teacher shared that he is leaps and bounds ahead of his peers. We credit New Horizon Academy and their incredible pre-kindergarten program.”
- “As a mother of a new kindergartener, I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience with New Horizon Academy’s pre-k program. Not only was my son prepared for kindergarten, but he is excelling! Thank you so much to the exceptional teachers at New Horizon Academy.”
- “My son has learned within the framework of a structured curriculum at NHA and has gleaned skills that will be a big advantage in kindergarten and beyond. Perhaps even more importantly, he has learned to be a good friend, has opened up to building relationships with peers, and has gained confidence in himself.”
-New Horizon Academy family
Key Insights from the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
What do the results from the Teaching Strategies® GOLD® assessment mean? Why are these skills so important? And what can we conclude from these results?
- New Horizon Academy graduates are ready to enter kindergarten with confidence, and are fully prepared with the necessary skills for academic success.
- New Horizon Academy graduates scored significantly higher than kindergarten readiness expectations, increasing the likelihood staying on track through their academic careers.
- Overall, both family feedback and pre-kindergarten assessments establish that New Horizon Academy graduates are well-prepared in all learning domains and have a strong educational foundation when entering elementary school.
At New Horizon Academy, we believe it’s never too early to start preparing children for academic success. Explore our 10 Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten resource for easy, everyday things to do to help children develop key kindergarten readiness skills.
New Horizon Academy is a nationally recognized preschool and early learning provider with over 90 schools in Minnesota, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, and Kansas. Through research-based curriculum and high-quality childcare, New Horizon Academy schools nurture and prepare children to succeed in school and in life.
Schedule a tour to learn more about our highly trained teachers, safe and secure facilities, and commitment to providing the highest quality care. Contact a New Horizon Academy childcare center near you today!
