Ready For Kindergarten!
Register your child early for fall classes! Must be four years old by September 1, 2011 to participate. Class size is limited.
The goal for those students
who would be kindergarteners in the fall of 2011 is to know 33 percent of their
letters. On average,
our four-year-old students in the 2009-10 program knew 80 percent of their letters. This is exciting data to illustrate the
benefits of our Ready For Kindergarten program.
We are proud to continue our Ready for Kindergarten for children ages four to six. Pre-K programs have been offered in more than thirty states across the country and have proven to be very effective in preparing students with the essential skills necessary to perform well in school. Programs that experts consider high quality include small class size, low teacher-student ratios, and learning goals that are tied to local K-3 standards. This is exactly the format that our school can offer to families in our area.
Research has shown...
• Children in full-day programs learn more during the year in reading and math.
• Children who participate in Pre-K programs show substantial improvement in future school performance.
• A strong connection between preschool & kindergarten will better prepare students.
Program Hightlights
• Half day program for preschool students
• No fees for all-day Kindergarten students and a sliding fee for younger students
• Early Childhood Special Education services
• Emphasis on reading and math readiness skills
• Hands-on learning
• Provides age appropriate development
• Student assessment administered three times each year to inform parents and to assist with program planning
• Minnesota Reading Corp staff will work with students to build early literacy skills
• Morning and after-school child care program available
• Call for bussing availability to surrounding areas
Maximum group size will be 20 students with two staff. Priority will be given to children in the district and kindergarten age students. All other applications will be based on a first-come first-serve basis. We encourage families to register early by calling (320) 287-0746!
