--- title: Pre-Kindergarten | Highlands Christian School description: Highlands Christian School is a new, private, co-educational school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each child – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God. image: https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/OG_1200_630.png --- [![Highlands Lion Horizontal](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/Highlands%20Lion%20Horizontal.jpeg)](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com?hsLang=en) - About - [About Us](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Faculty](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/faculty?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Teach at HCS](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/teach-at-hcs?hsLang=en) - [Alumni](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/alumni?hsLang=en) - [HCS Foundation](https://mtyc.co/xl7ucf) - [Donate](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/donate?hsLang=en) - Academics - [Educational Philosophy](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/educational-philosophy?hsLang=en) - Early Childhood - [Pre-Kindergarten](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/pre-kindergarten) - [Kindergarten](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/kindergarten?hsLang=en) - Elementary School - [First Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/first-grade?hsLang=en) - [Second Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/second-grade?hsLang=en) - [Third Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/third-grade?hsLang=en) - [Fourth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/fourth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Fifth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/fifth-grade?hsLang=en) - Middle School - [Sixth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/sixth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Seventh Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/seventh-grade?hsLang=en) - [Eighth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/eighth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Enrichment](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/enrichment?hsLang=en) - [Admissions](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/start-here?hsLang=en) - [Start Here](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/start-here?hsLang=en) - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tour-reg-0?hsLang=en) - [Apply Now](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath) - [Tuition](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tuition-and-fees?hsLang=en) - [Financial Aid Application](https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4R720/landing-page) [Open House](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/open-house?hsLang=en) [APPLY NOW](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath) # Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten at Highlands Christian School is a joy-filled experience of happy songs and simple prayers that engage children in activities that combine play and learning in a teacher-directed environment. The foundational stones of the Carden Method are first introduced in Pre-K. Your child will learn initial consonant sounds, numerical concepts, shapes, colors, and nursery rhymes that develop pre-analyzation skills by answering who, doing, what, when and where. Biblically, your child will hide God’s word in their hearts through weekly recitations and learn to appreciate God’s creation. Your child will learn to communicate with and respect others, build friendships, and practice good manners. Daily activities will enhance your child's motor development and creativity and provide an awareness of time management. Education is not passive at Highlands Christian School — it is an active pursuit. Throughout the school year, weekly themes of friendship & sharing, manners & kindness, nutrition & healthy habits, Earth Day & recycling and seasonal units remind the students that learning goes beyond the classroom. Each unit is carefully crafted to stimulate a love of learning while preparing your child for Kindergarten. Our Pre-Kindergarten students also attend weekly music classes and learn the building blocks of French. *“A child that has* *A song in the heart,* *A prayer on the lips,* *Skillful hands and feet* *That serve a functioning brain* *Will be a happy child and a useful description”* *- Mae Carden* Pre K meets three full days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with a five day enrichment option available as well. The school day begins at 8:15 AM, and students are picked up at 3:00 PM each day. *Children must be 4 years old by September 1.* # Teachers ![Highlands Christian\_Staff\_2026-18](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/26-27%20Faculty/Web%20ready/Highlands%20Christian_Staff_2026-18.jpg) Mrs. Shannon Addison ![Highlands Christian\_Staff\_2026-11](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/26-27%20Faculty/Web%20ready/Highlands%20Christian_Staff_2026-11.jpg) Mrs. Darsi Grunewald ![Highlands Lion Circle](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/Highlands%20Lion%20Circle.jpeg) Mrs. Amber M 721 Easton Road, Dallas, TX, 75218 | [office@highlandschristianschool.com](mailto:office@highlandschristianschool.com) | [214.973.9209](tel:214.973.9209) © 2025 Highlands Christian School, a 501c3 organization. | All rights reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)