Quick Answer

At Guidance Preparatory Academy in Roanoke, TX, classrooms follow Pinnacle Curriculum, a faith-based early childhood curriculum with weekly themes and activities planned for each age group. Teachers use regular assessments to follow each child’s growth, and families see that progress through daily updates in our parent app and conferences each fall and spring.

What Families Want to Know About Curriculum

When families visit a preschool, one of the first questions is often simple: what will my child actually be learning each day? It’s a fair question, and the answer should be easy to see.

At our Roanoke school, we want families to know how each week is planned, how we notice what each child is ready for next, and how families stay part of that process.

A Faith-Based Curriculum With Weekly Themes

Our classrooms follow Pinnacle Curriculum, an early childhood curriculum with a faith-based edition. Each week centers on a theme, and teachers plan activities for each age group around it, from songs and stories for infants to early reading, math, and science activities for older children.

Faith is part of the same day. Children hear Bible stories daily, and our youngest learners begin with prayers and songs. Character values like kindness and respect come up naturally in how teachers guide play, mealtimes, and friendships.

You can see what each age group focuses on through our infant, toddler, preschool, and Pre-K program pages.

How Assessments Help Teachers Plan

A curriculum gives teachers a plan. Assessments show how each child is responding to it.

NAEYC’s guidance on developmentally appropriate practice describes observing and assessing children’s development as a core part of planning good teaching. In practice, that means teachers watch how a child holds a crayon, uses new words, solves a puzzle, or plays with friends, then use what they notice to plan the next step.

At GPA Roanoke, teachers use regular assessments to follow each child’s progress. In early childhood, assessments are mostly based on everyday observation, and they help teachers see where a child is growing and where a little more support or a new challenge might help.

How Families See Their Child’s Progress

Families stay connected throughout the year. Daily updates and photos come through our parent app, so you can see what your child worked on that day. In the fall, families meet with their child’s teacher to talk about goals. In the spring, they meet again to look at progress and plan for the next year.

Seeing progress laid out clearly can help families feel confident about how their child is doing.

Enrichment That Adds to the Week

Children at our Roanoke school can also join enrichment programs that build on the weekly curriculum, including Little Yogi’s, STEM Adventures, and Alphabet Adventures, which are offered at Roanoke, along with Kids’ Kitchen and Tiny Picassos. Learn more on our enrichment programs page.

Questions to Ask on Your Tour

A tour is a great time to see the curriculum for yourself. These questions can help:

• What is this week’s theme, and how does it look in this classroom?
• How do teachers track my child’s progress?
• How will I hear about my child’s day?
• When will we meet to talk about goals?

Frequently Asked Questions

What curriculum does Guidance Prep Roanoke use?

Our classrooms follow Pinnacle Curriculum, a faith-based early childhood curriculum with weekly themes and age-appropriate activities. Children also hear Bible stories every day.

Are assessments the same as tests?

No. Assessments in early childhood are mostly based on what teachers observe during everyday activities. They help teachers plan the next step for each child.

How will I know how my child is doing?

You’ll receive daily updates and photos through our parent app, and you’ll meet with your child’s teacher each fall and spring to review progress and set goals.

Does GPA Roanoke offer part-time infant care?

Yes. Part-time infant care is available at our Roanoke school. Call us at (817) 491-2999 to ask about current openings.

A clear plan and regular check-ins help children grow and help families feel part of each step. We’d love to show you what that looks like in our classrooms.

Schedule a tour of Guidance Preparatory Academy in Roanoke, TX and visit our Roanoke location page.