Evergreen Presbyterian Kindergarten

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: Evergreen Presbyterian Kindergarten

 

Evergreen Presbyterian Kindergarten (EPK) is a private, co-educational Presbyterian parochial school in Memphis, Tennessee. Operating as a ministry of Evergreen Presbyterian Church, it is committed to providing a Christ-centered early childhood education that emphasizes academic readiness, social-emotional development, and spiritual growth in a safe, nurturing, and creative environment.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Parochial Presbyterian School (Ministry of Evergreen Presbyterian Church)

  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee (Midtown Area)

  • Ages/Grades Served: Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) – Kindergarten (Age 5)

  • Enrollment: Varies, typically a highly specialized early childhood program

  • Core Mission: To partner with families in providing a quality educational experience within a Christian environment that encourages the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical growth of each child, laying a strong foundation for future learning.

  • Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA) – PC(USA); Ministry of Evergreen Presbyterian Church.

  • Accreditation: Licensed by the State of Tennessee for childcare/preschool and operates under the standards of a non-public religious school ministry.

  • Focus: Dedicated early childhood education and care, emphasizing school readiness, Christian values, and developmental milestones in the years leading up to first grade.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

EPK is distinguished by its Kindergarten specialization, strong church resources, and faith-integrated curriculum:

  • Kindergarten Specialization: While offering a full Preschool program, the Kindergarten year is a major focus, providing a bridge between the play-based learning of preschool and the structure of elementary school.

  • Christ-Centered Curriculum: The entire program integrates Christian faith and Biblical teachings. Children participate in daily prayer, learn Bible stories, and attend Chapel services, reinforcing basic Christian principles and values.

  • Academic Readiness: The curriculum is structured to ensure that all students are academically prepared for the next level, with the Kindergarten program specifically designed to develop strong early literacy and numeracy skills required for success in first grade.

  • Developmental Approach: The program utilizes a developmentally appropriate approach, balancing structured academic time with creative play, hands-on learning, and large motor activities.

  • Nurturing & Safe Environment: Provides a safe, loving, and supportive atmosphere where young children feel secure enough to explore and learn, emphasizing positive social-emotional development.

  • Church Resources: Benefits significantly from the resources and facilities of Evergreen Presbyterian Church, including large, secure classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and a dedicated indoor space for physical activity.

  • Experienced Staff: Employs experienced, dedicated early childhood educators committed to the Christian and educational mission of the school.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 811 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
School Office Phone (901) 274-3252
Website evergreenmemphis.org/day-school (Associated with the Church’s Day School Ministry website)

Recess Policies

  1. Which grades at your school receive daily recess or free break periods?

 

 

  1. How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?

 

 

Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

 

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
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