"At Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic School, we are rooted in Christ's Gospel message of love, fostering empathy, love of learning, and a passion for service in our students."

Junior Kindergarten

Falconettes Junior Kindergarten Program 

A faith-based, transitional program bridging preschool and kindergarten

In celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi School’s 60th anniversary, we’re proud to introduce the Falconettes, a Junior Kindergarten program (JK) — a new name that captures what our community has always valued: preparing young learners to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually as they transition to kindergarten.

The Falconettes JK program offers a faith-based, full-day learning experience that blends structured academics with creative play and social-emotional development in a nurturing environment. With low student-to-teacher ratios and close alignment to SFA’s kindergarten curriculum, students receive the personalized attention they need to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence.

While the name is new, our mission remains unchanged: to provide a warm, faith-filled environment where every child is known and loved.

At the heart of the JK is a balance of hands-on learning, small-group instruction, and spiritual growth that reflects SFA’s mission to educate the whole child — mind, body, and spirit.

Program Highlights:

  • Full-day (8 am - 2:45 p.m.), faith-based learning experience
  • Early literacy, numeracy, fine motor, and social-emotional focus
  • Small-group instruction for personalized attention
  • Hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities
  • Nurturing community that fosters confidence, kindness, and curiosity

Faith Formation

  • Understand the gifts we are given and how good our God is
  • Develop a natural curiosity and wonder about God and the world
  • Shape attitudes of love and respect towards all, including oneself
  • Learn short prayers, songs, and participate in special liturgies
  • Understand kindness, respect and acceptance

Creative Expression

  • Paint, draw, and sculpt
  • Participate in music class
  • Music and Movement
  • Recognize colors
  • Physical development

Understand and Tell Stories

  • Recognize pictures, words, and stories
  • Understand that writing is communication
  • Introduction to the Spanish language
  • Introduction to the library
  • Introduction to a pre-writing program

Balance and Coordination

  • Motor perception
  • Participate in indoor and outdoor physical activity
  • Use writing tools, puzzles, scissors, blocks, play-dough, tricycles, and computers
  • Social development

Count and Sort Objects

  • Recognize shapes
  • Compare size, shape, length, and weight
  • Introduction to the use of technology via computers
  • Math Concepts

Play and Work Cooperatively

  • Follow classroom rules
  • Assume responsibility for behavior, classroom materials, and school routine
  • Interact positively with other children
  • Participate in group activities
  • Emotional development

Form a Positive Self-Image

  • Develop self-control
  • Relate to others in group situations
  • To promote self-help skills
  • Utilize quiet and reflective moments
  • Science with hands-on reinforcement

Goals for Parents

  • Actively participate in your child’s education
  • Understand the correlation between the home environment and school success
  • Celebrate our community and participate in school activities
  • Be aware of available community resources
  • Read to your children on a regular basis

Saint Francis of Assisi School

866 Oak Grove Road
Concord, Ca. 94518
(925) 682-5414