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Good Shepherd School uses a fully integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum, which addresses the individual needs of each child. While focusing on the Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language Development of each child, as your child progresses through Good Shepherd School and approaches the Pre-K level, Learning for a Lifetime Curriculum also addresses Literacy/Language Arts, Math and Science.  Creative play and social interaction are a major part of the curriculum. Developmentally appropriate, experiential activities are
integrated throughout the day to foster thematic based learning. These activities, along with manipulatives, visual supports and toy selection all work together to support fine and gross motor development, while enhancing self-expression. Classrooms are organized in Centers to encourage child-directed learning. All instruction at Good Shepherd School meets the Tennessee Early Learning Development Standards. Our teachers are trained to use the curriculum to maximize the learning of each student.
Pre-K Curriculum
Pre-K students have an optional extension to their day from 12-2 pm. The afternoon program, Lunch Lab, continues after lunch with fully integrated learning activities. Using the outdoors as a natural classroom with instruction involving all five senses, the Pre-K program encourages young learners to explore their environment in preparation for the transition to Kindergarten and to build a foundation for lifelong learning.
The Good Shepherd Pre-K program also includes weekly Chapel and bi-weekly Godly Play classes, incorporating Bible Stories, using the Montessori method of instruction. This program is enriched through art response time for each story. Pre-K also introduces children to weekly music classes, movement and performance arts.
Good Shepherd School has earned the highest level of excellence in all areas of operation for the past six years form the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Through active partnerships between family and school, students who attend Good Shepherd School are challenged and motivated in order to reach their full potential. At the same time, positive encouragement, nuturing and praise are abundant each day and seen as esential for developing confidence and a positive self-image for all children.
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