Next school year will bring something new to St. James School in Sewickley.

That's when the school plans to begin its full-day of pre-school for 4-year olds. The pre-school program offers developmental instruction in social, emotional, cognitive and motor development, according to school officials.  

Amy Joyce of St. James School said the full-day program should also help make an easier transition into full-day kindergarten.

Full-day pre-school will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tuition cost is $3,000 per year.  After-care will also be available for the students from 2 to 6 p.m. The cost is $4.25 per hour.   

A morning session for 4-year olds will also be offered from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $1,675. There is no aftercare program offered for the morning session. 

St. James pre-school follows the curriculum from the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese and the PA Common Core Standards for Mathematics and Language Arts.   

The full-day program will also provide extended math/reading skills, science, gym, thematic art activities, library, computer and music. Students must be 4 years old by Aug. 31.   

Registrations open

St. James Catholic Parish in Sewickley is currently accepting registrations for the 2013-14 school year for Pre-School thru Eighth Grade.  There is a 3-Year-Old Half Day Pre-school program and Half Day and new Full Day 4-Year-Old Pre-school Program starting this fall.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call 412-741-5540 ext. 100 or visit www.saintjames-church.com.

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