Contact
Markham Woods
Presbyterian Church
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Email us: hca@hcamwpc.org
Call us:
Heathrow Christian Academy:
407-333-2045
Church Office: 407-333-2030
Teachers & Staff
Cheryl Beck
Director
Michelle Bryan
SMART Friday Lead Teacher
Cheryl Kewley
2 Year Old Teacher Assistant
BJ Hamilton
3 YR Teacher's Assistant
Jean Monaco
4 YR/VPK Lead Teacher
Lori Martorano
3 YR Lead Teacher
Sheila O'Farrell
4 YR/VPK Lead Teacher
Sarah O'Farrell
Kindergarten Teacher
Elizabeth Lindenmuth
4 YR/VPK Teacher's Assistant
June Simpson
2 YR Classroom Lead Teacher
Lori Stuart
4 YR/VPK Lead Teacher
Carla Waguespack
Director's Assistant/ K Classroom
Jennifer Stacey
2 Year Old Teacher's Assistant
Tasnim Janmohamed
4 YR/VPK Teacher's Assistant
Juliet Krummick
SMART Friday/Playground
Habiba Chaichaa
2 YR Assistant
Amy Waters
4 Day/3 YR Lead Teacher
Ana Rodriguez
3 YR Teacher's Assistant
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Anna Allison
Kindergarten Assistant
Tracey Koos
Substitute
About Us
Heathrow Christian Academy at Markham
Woods Presbyterian Church is dedicated to providing a Christian based school
experience for all children. With emphasis on God's
love, our school strives to be a witness to the church's commitment to
nurturing children and their families. Our certified teachers and hand selected curriculum encourages enthusiasm for learning, a
positive self-image, and an understanding of the love of God.
Curriculum
Overview
Heathrow Christian Academy currently uses the
Creative Curriculum. Creative Curriculum guides teachers in fostering
positive responses to Erik Erikson's stages of socio-emotional
development. Children learn to trust others, gain independence and
self-control, and take initiative and assert themselves in socially acceptable
ways. Teachers help children feel safe and encourage them to explore both
new materials and new relationships with peers and adults. The curriculum
will encourage enthusiasm for learning, promote a positive self-image,
emphasize the love of God, and affirm MWPC's commitment of nurturing the
students and their families. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and
Kindergarten provides teachers with a clear and concrete way to apply child
development and learning theories to their everyday work with preschool
children. Its underlying philosophy draws from widely accepted research
and theories of child development and learning.
Teachers using The
Creative Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten are able to meet the
needs of children with a broad range of abilities. Children with different
learning styles and needs are able to function together in a well-organized
environment. The Creative Curriculum® Developmental
Continuum helps teachers focus on the sequence of the development of skills
and learning to help all children grow and develop.
With an
understanding of content and how children learn it, teachers can expand the
opportunities they offer children to acquire knowledge and understand concepts.
They can make a direct link between the preschool curriculum and what children
will learn in elementary school. When the content of the curriculum is taught
with children's development in mind, children are more likely to be successful
learners who feel excited about and challenged by what they are learning.
A weekly chapel
will be held for the three and four-year-old students and Kindergarten, which
will include Bible story lessons, songs, and prayer. Daily prayer times will be
conducted before snacks and lunch.
Supplemental Curriculum:
- Healthy Habits for Life Curriculum developed by Nemours Children’s Hospital
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Conscience Discipline
- Growing UP Wild!
- VPK Standards as set forth by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
- FLDOE
Standards
Accreditation
Heathrow
Christian Academy at Markham Woods Presbyterian Church has earned accreditation
from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - the
world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.
NAEYC
Accreditation is a rigorous and transformative quality-improvement system that
uses a set of 10 research-based standards to collaborate with early education
environments. Less than 10 percent of all child care centers, preschools,
and kindergartens nationally achieve this recognition.
To earn
NAEYC Accreditation, HCA went through an extensive self-study and
quality-improvement process, followed by an on-site visit by NAEYC Assessors to
verify and ensure that the program met each of the ten program standards, and
hundreds of corresponding individual criteria. NAEYC-accredited programs
are always prepared for unannounced quality-assurance visits during their
accreditation term which lasts for five years.
If you have any questions regarding the school program, please contact us at (407) 333-2045.
2 Year Old Classes
Monday 9 am to Noon
Children who turn 2 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Tuesday 9 am to Noon
Children who turn 2 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Wednesday 9 am to Noon
Children who turn 2 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Thursday 9 am to Noon
Children who turn 2 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Friday 9 am to Noon
Children who turn 2 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Friday 9 am to 1 pm
Children who turn 2 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Optional Monday - Friday
Lunch Bunch from noon to 1 pm for an additional $10(Semester rates available)
3 Year Old Classes
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9 am to 1 pm
Children who turn 3 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Tuesday, Thursday
9 am to 1 pm
Children who turn 3 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Monday through Thursday
9 am to 1 pm
Children who turn 3 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
"SMART" Friday additional class for currently enrolled 3 year olds
Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm
4 Year Old Classes
9 am to 1 pm
Children who turn 4 on or before Sept. 1st, of the current school year
This is our free VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) program
"SMART" Friday additional class for currently enrolled 4 year olds
Friday 9 am to 1 pm
Kindergarten
Monday through Friday
9 am to 2 pm
Children who turn 5 on or before Sept. 1st of the current school year
Extended Day Hours
8am to 9am and 1 pm to 2 pm
Cost starts at $10 per hour (Semester rates available)
Summer camps at Heathrow Christian Academy are designed to remind students of God's love for us. Children
will have the opportunity to experience the wonder of creation by
participating in any of the four camps offered this summer.
Our goal is to encourage children to grow in mind, body, and spirit.
Special Offer! Register ONE CHILD for any two camps and
receive a $25 discount!
2021 Summer Camp Calendar - $125 Each
Week
Art Camp: June 21-24, 2021
Our major activities include: painting, drawing, modeling clay and much more! Students will have fun learning about artists while creating their own art projects.
Science Camp: June 28-July 1, 2021
Students will learn through hands-on experiments. They will also learn through activities involving physics, astronomy, biology, and more!
Movement
Camp: July 12-15, 2021
Move it! We will be learning about good health and nutrition through movement
activities, like sports and dance!
Kindergarten Boot Camp: July 12-15, 2021 or July 19-22, 2021
What should my child be able to do before entering Kindergarten?
Name many letters and give their sound, retell a story, recognize their name,
count objects, compare/contrast objects and more! Join us for one of our
two Boot Camps for lots of learning fun!
Flip Floppin' into First Grade Camp: June 21-24, 2021 or June 28-July 1, 2021
What should my child be able to do before entering First Grade? Help your child transition smoothly into first grade! We will practice reading and math skills in a structured environment. Students who completed kindergarten virtually will benefit from in class learning with their peers in preparation for returning to the classroom.
Growing the Faith of the Whole Family of God;
Inwardly Strong, Outwardly Focused.
With emphasis on God's love, our school strives to be a witness to the church's commitment to nurturing children and their families by offering lots of fun activities and support throughout the year. Whether you're looking for kid-friendly fun or some kid-free fun, check out what is here!
Looking for after school activities for the little ones? Visit the Children's Ministry page for lots of ongoing activities.
Looking for some mom friendly activities? Visit the Women's Ministries page to see how you can connect with other moms.
Dads, we haven't forgotten you! Visit the Men's Ministries page to connect with fellow dads.
Want to connect with fellow MWPC Families online? Join in the fun on our MWPC Families Facebook Group just for families like you.
Looking for a church home? See what to expect on Sunday mornings at MWPC.
Don't forget to plan for summer! HCA and MWPC offers week long Summer Camps and Vacation Bible School.