Pre-K Counts
Program Details
MASD’s Pre-K Counts program is for three and four year-olds. A child must be three by September 1st to be eligible for the program. MASD's Pre-K Counts classes are Monday through Friday from 7:45AM - 2:00PM located in Founders' Hall Middle School. Please keep in mind that parents must provide transportation to and from school.
The following documentation is required for Pre-K Counts:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Child's immunization record
- Proof of income for parents/guardians residing in the home with the Pre-K child (examples include: most recent tax return, three consecutive paystubs, W2, unemployment document, TANF document, proof of SSI)
- Three proofs of residency: lease or deed and two current bills
MASD Pre-K Counts utilizes a prioritization strategy based on several additional risk factors beyond income and age. Fill out our MASD Pre-K Counts Application to enroll. You can also follow McKeesport Area Pre-K Counts on Facebook.
Curriculum
Our Pre-Kindergarten utilizes a curriculum called FunShine Express. FunShine Express is a comprehensive research-based program that covers all of the academic subject areas using a thematic and integrated syllabus. The specific program that the staff teaches daily from FunShine Express is called Fireflies. FunShine Express Fire Flies is specifically for preschoolers from ages three to five.
The program includes open ended activities and materials that build a learning community. The students are given many opportunities to learn through touch, smell, taste, vision and hearing. Research states that children learn best when information is provided through their senses. As the year progresses, the themes in this early-learning program broaden, and children begin to understand more about the world around them. Ultimately, all Funshine Express activities are designed to create an enthusiasm for learning and to build school readiness skills.
