JPS-Hinds Pre-K Collaborative
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Overview
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Pre-Kindergarten Program
Our program is funded through local and state matching funds as part of the Jackson Hinds Pre-K Collaborative. The maximum enrollment is 20 students per class.
Pre-Kindergarten Locations
- Casey Elementary
- Galloway Elementary
- Hinds County Human Resource Agency
- Green Elementary
- Isable Elementary
- John Hopkins Elementary
- Johnson Elementary
- Key Elementary
- Little Saints
- Lottie Thornton
- McLeod Elementary
- McWillie Elementary
- North Jackson Elementary
- Pecan Park Elementary
- Shirley Elementary
- Van Winkle Early Childhood Center
- Walton Elementary
Philosophy
The Pre-Kindergarten Program shall expose children to a vocabulary-rich, nurturing environment where learning takes place through multiple opportunities and interests. The curriculum provides the framework for students to be taught according to stages of child development and according to each child’s own individual needs. Pre- K is intentional and primary focus is placed on the whole child. Teachers shall be highly knowledgeable about child development and the subjects and standards required to teach pre-kindergarten students.
Goals
The following goals have been established for pre-kindergarten students:
- Develop rich oral language and a robust vocabulary.
- Acquire knowledge of skills and concepts taught in each subject area.
- Develop social skills and emotional control.
- Transition smoothly through instructional routines of learning through play in centers, small groups, and age-appropriate environments.
Quick Links
- Pre-K Enrollment Flyer (PDF)
- New Student Registration 2024-2025 Flyer (English) (PDF)
- New Student Registration 2024-2025 Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)
- New Student Registration – PowerSchool Enrollment Portal (English)
- New Student Registration – PowerSchool Enrollment Portal (Spanish)
- JPS Staff Payroll Deduction Form – Pre-K Collaborative (PDF)
Contact Information
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Office of Teaching & Learning
630 S. State Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 960-4002
Contact Pre-KDr. Felicia Thomas
Director of Early Childhood (PK-2)
Collaborative Partners
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Juanita Johnson, M.S. Ed.
DirectorLottie Thornton
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Phone: (601) 979-2396
Chelsea Luster
Associate Vice PresidentHinds County Human Resource Agency
258 Maddox Road
Jackson, MS 39217
Phone: (601) 923-3930
Amy Berry
DirectorLittle Saints Academy
1411 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
Phone: (601) 979-5828