Kindergarten

Inspiring students to recognize their uniqueness as they begin to discover the gifts God has given them and put into practice their knowledge and skills.

Your child’s potential is our passion! Kindergarten at CHA is a year of inspiring, instructing, and enabling your child to blossom into the incredibly unique creation that God has designed him or her to become.

Crystal Thompson

Crystal Thompson

Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning

As Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning, Crystal Thompson partners with students, families, and faculty to cultivate a Christ-centered learning environment where every child is known, nurtured, and challenged. Her passion is helping students build a strong academic foundation while growing in faith, character, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

At Chapel Hill Academy, elementary students are encouraged to discover their God-given gifts, develop academic excellence, and deepen their relationship with Christ through meaningful learning experiences and caring classroom communities.

“Each year of elementary school is an opportunity for students to grow in wisdom, faith, and understanding. We are committed to helping every child flourish academically, grow spiritually, and become the unique person God created them to be.”
– Crystal Thompson

Core Classes

Through core classes our Kindergarten students engage daily in the skills they need to be successful in Kindergarten and beyond:

  • Bible
  • Language Arts (Reading, Grammar, Handwriting, and Listening)
  • Math
  • Science/Health
  • Social Studies

Specialty Classes

Students Rotate between our Specialty Classes with a specialty teacher in each area for approximately 30 minutes:

  • Physical Education
  • Art
  • Library
  • Music

Class Traditions & Field Trips

From major school events to memorable classroom activities, and engaging daily routines, our Kindergarten classroom is filled with traditions you and your student will come to know and love!

  • Grandparents Day program and classroom activities
  • Performing in the Christmas Musical as characters of the manger scene.
  • Celebrating holidays with class parties
  • Kindergarten graduation ceremony

Each year our students participate in fun and educational field trips that correlate with our curriculum. Some of our favorites include:

  • A trip to the Chanhassen Fire Station
  • A trip to the Chanhassen Library

Flexible Schedule

W.I.N. Wednesday

CHA offers W.I.N. Wednesday for kindergarten attendance, giving families the option of a 4- or 5-day week based on what is best for their child.

W.I.N. Wednesdays provides an optional day that enriches kindergarten expected learning outcomes through guided play, hands-on practice, and social development. Our goal is to offer flexibility to families and the unique needs of their young children.

What are the Benefits of a W.I.N. Wednesday?

  • Flexibility to enjoy more time at home for family-led learning and play
  • A gradual approach for children to transition into the school schedule
  • Mid-week rest at home as needed
  • Chapel attendance with family

What will W.I.N. Wednesday Look Like at CHA?

  • Students will attend chapel and reinforce academic and social skills through enrichment experiences and age-appropriate guided play.
  • Content explored on W.I.N Wednesdays is reviewed concepts from prior learning.

W.I.N. Wednesday may be selected on a weekly basis. Parents enter the absence in SchoolPass to provide communication to the school and teacher. Attendance will be recorded as excused for all W.I.N. Wednesday days when the student is not present.