We're extremely proud of the kindergarten programs offered in the Flagstaff Unified School District. We believe that kindergarten is an essential part of a child's success in school. Each teacher works to meet the individual needs of each child, while providing a supportive, caring atmosphere and learning activities that are age-appropriate.
We offer free full-day kindergarten at every school in the District to those parents who wish to take advantage of this opportunity.
Explore each of the pages which comprise this Kindergarten site, as well as the general information provided below. You'll find information on:
~requirements for entrance into kindergarten
~the types of academic and social items on which children are assessed
~what you can do to prepare your child for kindergarten
~safety issues to consider
~parent involvement information
~and links to outside sites for parents and children.
In kindergarten your child should learn:
~to get along with others
~to share
~to explore new things and ideas
~to express themselves through music and art
~to listen
~to dramatize stories
~to begin developing reading skills (learning print concepts,
retelling stories, using new words)
~to count and develop number concepts
~to recognize letters and use their sound relationships
~to form numerals and letters
~to write his/her first and last name by using a capital letter first,
followed by small letters
~to sort and graph differences in colors, sizes and shapes, and
~to develop physical coordination.
Clothing
Clothes should be simple, washable, sturdy, comfortable and easy for your child to manage. Dress your child appropriately for the weather. (Waterproof footwear in wet weather is recommended.)
Please label outside articles of clothing (sweaters, jackets, coats, hats, mittens, boots) or any personal items your child brings to school with your child’s name to avoid loss or confusion.
Reporting Absences
When your child is absent from school for any reason, please telephone the school by 9:00 a.m.
If a student is absent from school, state law requires that the school make every reasonable effort to notify the person who has custody of that child. Though the school is required to make a reasonable effort to notify parents or guardians, the school is not liable if unable to contact the person who has custody of the child.
Safety
Your child should know:
~his/her first and last name
~home street address
~home telephone number
~parents' or guardians' first and last name
~a safe way to and from bus stop or home
If your child walks to school, he/she should know
~about traffic lights/crosswalks
~to walk, not run, across streets
~not to talk to strangers
~not to go home with a friend without permission
If your child will ride the bus, he/she should know
~to remain seated
~to talk quietly
~to line up for bus loading
~to obey the bus driver
Questions regarding the bus should be directed to the Transportation Department at (928) 773-4170. Notify the school if there is any change at all in dismissal arrangements for your child. We must have parental permission by phone or note.
There is no supervision provided for kindergarten children either before or after class. (If your child attends a nursery school, they usually provide transportation to or from kindergarten.) |
