Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Community Education responds to the needs of the community. We know that learning takes place at all ages, all levels, and across all socioeconomic and cultural sectors. We know our community embraces a wealth of resources, and Community Education is positioned to offer a variety of quality learning opportunities ranging from hobbies, passions, life-skills, professional development, and more!

Club Care is a school age care program offered before and after school through Community Education. Club Care curriculum is developed based on the needs and interests of students and with the philosophy that learning is a year-round process. During the school year, activities and events are planned to include academic enrichment, social skill development, and recreation.

Full-day care and preschool is FULL at CHN, FLC, and VES for the 21-22 school year. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please contact Rita at mortensenr@district112.org or 952-556-6401. The preschool day offers students opportunities for math, science, literacy, and social skills development as well as opportunities for music, movement, and active play. Breakfast and daily snack are included in tuition. School lunch available for purchase. Full Day Care and Preschool offers traditional programming at Chanhassen Elementary, Victoria Elementary, and the Family Learning Center. A Dual Language Spanish/English program is offered at La Academia. Dual Language classroom staff are proficient in Spanish and students receive instruction in Spanish approximately 50% of their day.

The StormHawks Preschool program offers a high-quality early learning opportunity using Earle Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPS), Minnesota's early learning standards. Preschool classrooms use the core elements of the Creative Curriculum, a research-based curriculum that features exploration, inquiry and discovery to guide learning. Teaching staff develop units of inquiry based on students interests to make learning meaningful. Classrooms use Teaching Strategies Gold objectives and standards that are aligned to the district's kindergarten standards. We provide a personalized learning experience for every child. StormHawks Taste of Preschool -- 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years old (must be 2 1/2 years old by September 1st) Children attend classes for two hours and develop social skills while making new friends, discovering new ideas through creative play, and gaining independence. StormHawks Half-Day Preschool -- 3-5 years old (must be 3 years old by September 1st) Our diverse, culturally responsive, and inclusive preschool is committed to meeting the needs of every learner. Curriculum focuses on social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development with strong emphasis on pre-math and pre-literacy skills. StormHawks Nature-Based Preschool -- 3-5 years old (must be 3 years old by September 1st) We're partnering with Tanadoona to spark your child's curiosity through hands-on, experiential learning focused on environmental education in the outdoors. This NEW program is designed for students who want to learn through exploration and are comfortable in an outside environment for extended periods of time. This class includes 9 field days at Tanadoona. Parents will need to drop off and pick up at Tanadoona on field days. StormHawks Preschool to Kindergarten Connection -- 4-5 years old (must be 4 years old by September 1st) Is your child's birthday after September 1st and will miss the cut off for kindergarten? Then this Preschool to Kindergarten Connection class is for you! Social emotional maturity will be an ongoing focus to those students ready academically and socially for the expectations of kindergarten. Ongoing assessment connected with rigorous expectations will help your child be ready for kindergarten.

Middle School Program THE PULSE is designed to meet the needs of middle school students as they grow into responsible teens. At times, young people will be outside of the direct supervision of adults with clear expectations about appropriate boundaries and rules. Abuse of rules, check-in times, and set parameters will result in loss of privileges. Attention to the needs of young teens and pre-teens will be given and, at times, different age groups will have different boundaries in terms of supervision.