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What will be the length of the full-day
kindergarten? The
program will operate from 8:35-3:00 PM each day.
These are the same hours as grades 1-6. |
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How is the program different in the Full Day
Kindergarten program? The
program is consistent in both the full and half-day programs; the general
pace in the full day program is more relaxed with added enrichment and
extension activities. The
full day session allows more in-depth study of curriculum units and
opportunities for the development of social skills in both individual and
cooperative group activities. A
rest period, lunch and physical activity period will be incorporated into
each day. |
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Is there research that states that full day
programs are beneficial? Recent
research supports the effectiveness of full-day kindergarten programs that
are developmentally appropriate, indicating that they have academic and
behavioral benefits for young children.
In full-day programs, less hectic instruction geared to student
needs and appropriate assessment of student progress contribute to the
effectiveness of the program. While
these can also be characteristic of half-day programs, many children seem
to benefit from an all-day program. Of
course, the length of the school day is only one dimension of the
kindergarten experience. Families may also have arrangements for the other half of
the day learning day that are equally beneficial.
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What will be the length of the full-day
kindergarten? The
program will operate from 8:35-3:00 PM each day.
These are the same hours as grades 1-6. |
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Will there be children with special needs in the
classroom. The
special education team will determine if the full-day program is
appropriate for students with special needs.
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What will the class size be? The
maximum number will be 18. If
enrollment is not achieved, the full-day program will not be offered. |