Kindergarten

Requirements for Entrance
Five years old on or before September 30
Immunization records, up to date
Physical exam, current within one year
Birth Certificate

AM-PM Classes

The kindergarten students attend class for half of the school day. The morning class is from 8:00 am to 10:50 am. The afternoon class is from 11:40 am to 2:30 pm. There will be no mid-day busing of kindergarten students. Considerations for kindergarten placement are a gender balanced classroom, special needs and K-Care enrollment.

Transportation

Bus transportation is provided for the students who live on the west side of 75th Street. There will be no bus transportation at mid-day for kindergartners. Please check the regular bus schedule for pick-up and drop-off times. Cars may not park in the bus lanes on Heatherwood Drive. Kindergarteners are not allowed to cross any streets alone. Parents picking up their child are expected to do so outside the classroom.

First Day of School

The first day of kindergarten can be difficult, not only for the child but for the parents as well. For this reason, we stagger the start for kindergarten students. Half of the students in the class will attend one day, the second half the following day. The full class will meet together for the first time on the third day of school. The students are asked to arrive at school prior to the starting time for their class and line up on the sidewalk outside the entrance door near their classroom on the north side of the building. The teachers will take the children inside at the appropriate time. Parents are asked to say their good-byes outside the classroom. The children may be picked up after class outside the school entrance near their classroom door. During the first week of school, volunteers will be available to assist students. Bus students are escorted to their buses by a teacher or authorized adult.

Kindergarten Childcare

The Kindergarten Childcare Program, K-Care, is available to students enrolled in kindergarten. Interested parents may contact the school office prior to the beginning of school. Tuition is determined prior to the beginning of the class, payable in monthly payments. The monthly billing will be sent from the Community Schools office.