Literacy
Jolly Phonics, rich literature, and daily read-alouds build reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, and communication.
Elementary School · Kindergarten–4th Grade
Where curiosity becomes investigation.
At First Pres, elementary students build strong academic foundations while learning to ask questions, seek evidence, make connections, and apply what they discover.
A morning of learning. Room to grow.
Half-Day Kindergarten
Monday-Friday · 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
One of the few schools in El Paso still offering half-day kindergarten, First Pres gives families a thoughtful option for their child's first elementary years. Children enjoy a purposeful morning of learning, play, discovery, and connection, with dismissal at 12:30 PM.
2026-27 tuition: $630/month. Extended day through 3:00 PM is also available for an additional fee.
The Elementary YearsStrong foundations.
Strong foundations.
Meaningful learning.
Children’s curiosity gains new tools in elementary school. At First Pres, focused instruction and meaningful investigations help students grow as readers, thinkers, problem-solvers, and confident learners.
Mathematics
Math Mammoth develops conceptual understanding, reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to explain mathematical thinking.
Science & Projects
Science, STEM, and interdisciplinary projects invite students to research, experiment, collaborate, and apply their learning.
Language & Culture
Spanish and Chinese instruction, supported by Rosetta Stone, broadens communication skills and cultural understanding.
Technology
Students use technology thoughtfully for research, creativity, digital literacy, and responsible digital citizenship.
Growth & Assessment
NWEA MAP Growth, teacher observation, and documentation help us understand progress and guide individualized learning.
Learning Through Inquiry
The question matters.
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach grows with our students. Teachers listen, observe, and guide children as their questions become investigations.
Learning connects across subjects: students gather evidence, research, create, collaborate, and share their discoveries. The goal is to explain their thinking and use what they know in meaningful ways.
Arts & Enrichment
More ways to discover.
During the school day and after school, students explore interests, build confidence, and learn alongside others.
- Art, theater & cooking: Create, perform, explore materials, and practice practical skills.
- Band & orchestra: Develop musical skills through practice, collaboration, and performance. Opportunities are expanding as schedules and staffing are finalized.
- Movement & outdoor learning: Build teamwork, resilience, curiosity, and care for the natural world.
- Leadership & service: Practice responsibility, initiative, and compassion within our school and community.
Student interests and teachers’ observations help shape our developing after-school program.
“Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible. No one can do more.”
Come See Learning at First Pres
Come see curiosity in action.
We nurture the whole child through academics, relationships, creativity, faith, and nature. Visit our classrooms, meet our teachers, and discover how that looks each day.