Jump Start to College

At STRIDE, our ultimate goal is to prepare every child for college or schooling beyond high school. Post secondary schooling is proving to be essential in today's world economy. However, we cannot look past the importance of the early childhood years. I often find my self wandering the halls here at STRIDE seeking exciting instruction and actively engaged kids. One of my favorite visits includes the kindergarten wing. These classrooms guarantee numerous smiles, hellos and even hugs. Most excitedly is the love, curiosity and engagement. Last week I watched kindergarten students learn how to care for pets and in the same day learn the seven continents. The seven continents in kindergarten? Yes! I am so impressed with what kindergarten students can absorb, their natural curiosity and mostly, for the teachers that care and nurture their students. The free all day everyday kindergarten at STRIDE has been integral to jump starting our students towards college.