Our Vision
Our goal is to provide a loving environment in which young children may grow physically, spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. To attain our goal we are committed to:
- Keeping class sizes small
- Working in partnership with parents
- Having reading aides in the kindergarten - second grade classes
- Emphasizing the importance of communication between the school and home
- Providing a warm and friendly small school environment
- Staffing our faculty with nurturing, dedicated, and skilled teachers
- Fostering a mutual respect between staff, students, and parents
- Every staff member of our school has been trained in child CPR, first aid, and infectious disease control. Each has taken courses in earthquake prepared- ness, immunizations, allergies, and other health and safety issues.
Pre-school
Lea's pre-school is state licensed for 45 children and operates both part-time and full-time programs. It is our belief that young children learn through play and experience; therefore, we offer a variety of learning experiences in a structured environment. Early literacy, math, and science are incorporated into our daily activities.
Our Curriculum - Kindergarten thru Fourth Grade
Our curriculum challenges students to excel. Homework is a vital and integral part of our academic program. Language Arts - Open Court Reading Language, Spelling Creative Writing Mathematics, Addison-Wesley Science , FOSS Social Studies, Music, Art,and Physical Education.
Religious Development
Lea's is a non-denominational Christian school. Our emphasis in religious study is Christ's message of love one another as I have loved you. Students attend chapel services. Through our weekly offering and donations of canned goods and other gifts, we are able to support worthwhile projects at home and abroad.
Schedule
Pre-school:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on a school year calendar
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM on a year round basis
Kindergarten - Fourth Grade:
Class hours are from 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Daycare
Lea's School is open for daycare from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Daycare is available to pre-school and kindergarten children on a year round basis. Daycare is available to first through fourth graders on the days school is in session. The ex- tended care hours are staffed by our class- room teachers.
Summer School
Lea's offers a six-week summer session for children enrolled in our school.
Pre-school: Summer school is a continuation of the learning environment for our full-time students as well as an enrichment program for part-time and new students. The curriculum is theme-based with an emphasis on hands-on science and art activities.
Kindergarten-Fourth Grade: The curriculum involves a combination of academics, art, science, music, and field trips. The hours are 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM, Monday through Thursday and 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM on Friday, field trip day. New students are required to attend the summer session.
Lea's Christian School Info
A non-profit corporation
#94-2499586
Founded in 1978
Address:
26236 Adrian Ave.
Hayward, California 94545
(near Chabot College)
Pre-school: 510-785-0334
Kindergarten - Fourth: 510-785-2477
FAX: 510-785-3058
Website: www.leaschristianschool.org
Leas Christian School is located in Hayward, CA. near the Chabot College campus. Hayward is about the geographic center of the silicon valley. With easy access to the 880 and 92 freeways it makes for a convenient pick and and drop off no mater which direction you are coming from.