PRIMARY SCHOOL
University Primary's mission is to root students, teachers and families in the story of God's love so each person knows they are loved, they belong and they are created with purpose.
Our NAEYC accredited program is carefully planned to meet the developmental needs and learning styles of each child by using hands-on learning experiences. We incorporate learning through play in a way that fosters creativity, individuality and community. Through Teaching with a Trail Map we integrate spiritual formation into everything we do. The hallmarks of this program help imprint staff, children and their families with the truth that they are loved, they belong and they are created with purpose.
Our program:
- Runs August through May
- Follows NISD holidays
- Runs from 8:30am–2:30pm
- Offers morning (starts at 7:30am) and afternoon extended care (to 4:45pm)
- Specials classes
- Music for Toddlers
- Music & Motorskills for Preschool 2 days a week
- Music, Motorskills & STEM for Preschool 3 days a week
- Music, Motorskills, STEM, Art, Library for students 5 days a week
University Primary is accepting enrollment for the 2024–2025 school year for 12-month-old classes through Second Grade! We would love to schedule a tour to answer additional questions and provide a peek into our classrooms. To schedule a tour or for enrollment information call 210.691.2704 or email Lari Marshall.
a Typical day's schedule
12 - 35 Months
Curriculum:
The Creative Curriculum is designed to accommodate the developmental needs and learning styles of each child by using hands-on learning experiences. We provide a loving, Christian environment where Bible stories, chapel, and basic Christian values are incorporated.
Typical Day:
8:30- 8:45 - Greeting and parent departure
Center Time (free choice) – Art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, sensory
Music class twice a month
Snack
Playground (45 minutes)
Story Time
Lunch
Rest Time
2:30 – Parent pick-up
The Creative Curriculum is designed to accommodate the developmental needs and learning styles of each child by using hands-on learning experiences. We provide a loving, Christian environment where Bible stories, chapel, and basic Christian values are incorporated.
Typical Day:
8:30- 8:45 - Greeting and parent departure
Center Time (free choice) – Art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, sensory
Music class twice a month
Snack
Playground (45 minutes)
Story Time
Lunch
Rest Time
2:30 – Parent pick-up
3-4 Years
Curriculum:
The Creative Curriculum is designed to accommodate the developmental needs and learning styles of each child by using hands-on learning experiences. We provide a loving, Christian environment where Bible stories, chapel, and basic Christian values are incorporated.
Typical Day:
8:30 - Greeting and parent departure
Chapel—Wednesday or Thursday
Circle Time—story, music and or movement
Playground (45 minutes)
Snack Time
Center Time—free choice: art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, sensory, Library/listening
Special Activity—Either music, motor skills, STEM*, Library*, or art*
Story Time
Lunch
Rest Time
2:30—Parent pick-up
*STEM is offered to children attending three or more days. Library and art are offered to children attending M-F.
The Creative Curriculum is designed to accommodate the developmental needs and learning styles of each child by using hands-on learning experiences. We provide a loving, Christian environment where Bible stories, chapel, and basic Christian values are incorporated.
Typical Day:
8:30 - Greeting and parent departure
Chapel—Wednesday or Thursday
Circle Time—story, music and or movement
Playground (45 minutes)
Snack Time
Center Time—free choice: art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, sensory, Library/listening
Special Activity—Either music, motor skills, STEM*, Library*, or art*
Story Time
Lunch
Rest Time
2:30—Parent pick-up
*STEM is offered to children attending three or more days. Library and art are offered to children attending M-F.
School Age
Curriculum:
Our certified teachers provide excellent teaching instruction coupled with a curriculum that includes Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop & Phonics, Investigations Mathematics, and a specially designed science curriculum that aligns with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. We provide a loving, Christian environment where Bible stories, chapel, and basic Christian values are incorporated in small class sizes. The Bible Curriculum is incorporated weekly and immerses children in Bible stories to help them learn what the Bible has to say to them today in an age-appropriate manner.
Typical Day:
8:30 - Arrival activities (independent work)
Opening (Morning message)*
Language Arts
Snack
Math
Science/Social Studies
Weekly Specials (music, motor-skills, STEM, art, Library)
Lunch
Recess
Quiet time/ Writing
Centers
2:30 - Dismissal
*This time will be replaced with Chapel on Wednesday or Thursday.
Our certified teachers provide excellent teaching instruction coupled with a curriculum that includes Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop & Phonics, Investigations Mathematics, and a specially designed science curriculum that aligns with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. We provide a loving, Christian environment where Bible stories, chapel, and basic Christian values are incorporated in small class sizes. The Bible Curriculum is incorporated weekly and immerses children in Bible stories to help them learn what the Bible has to say to them today in an age-appropriate manner.
Typical Day:
8:30 - Arrival activities (independent work)
Opening (Morning message)*
Language Arts
Snack
Math
Science/Social Studies
Weekly Specials (music, motor-skills, STEM, art, Library)
Lunch
Recess
Quiet time/ Writing
Centers
2:30 - Dismissal
*This time will be replaced with Chapel on Wednesday or Thursday.
Forms & documents
Meet the PRIMARY SCHOOL team
Amanda Nunneley
Director of Primary School
Michele Casstevens
Assistant Director of Primary School
Lari Marshall
Program Coordinator