Full-Day Kindergarten
As a result of our successful Moving 15 Forward Referendum, District 15 will offer Full-Day Kindergarten beginning in the 2024-2025 school year!
Students will be fully educated according to CCSD15’s traditional core curriculum and programming, preparing children for first grade and beyond. Our new Full-Day program will provide more time for math and literacy instruction, more time for free and purposeful play, and more time to build self-esteem, independence, friendships, and trusting relationships with teachers.
What does that mean for students?
- More time to build positive self-esteem, independence, friendships, and trusting relationships with teachers
- More time in individualized instruction to build strong foundational skills
- More time for Math and Literacy instruction
- Expanded content area learning
- More time in Physical Education and the Arts
- More time for free and purposeful play
- More time in developmentally appropriate activities designed to keep our students active, engaged, and growing
What will the day look like?
- Beginning the day with a focus on social-emotional learning and community-building
- An extended block for foundational literacy skills and instruction, including phonics, phonemic awareness, word study, writing, and reading comprehension
- An extended Math block to support differentiated learning through direct instruction and games
- Expanded participation in Physical Education, Art, and Music
- Time to form deep relationships with peers and teachers, including friendship-building through lunch and recess
- Dedicated time for free and purposeful play
- Expanded content area learning in Social Studies, Science, and Health that is active and engaging
Full-Day Kindergarten in 2024-25!
Welcome to Kindergarten (Guide for Parents)
The Welcome to Kindergarten (Guide for Parents) answers general questions regarding kindergarten programs offered, enrollment requirements, how to register your child for school, important dates, and links to additional information to start your journey.
Parent Handbook
The annual handbook is a summary of Board of Education policies governing District 15. It also offers information pertinent to the District as a whole, and is intended to be a handy resource, but is not meant to take the place of personal communication between home and school. Please feel free to call your child’s school if you have any questions on programs or procedures, or consult your school’s website.
LEARN15 (District 15 Family Education) is a place where we list all learning opportunities for parents—many delivered in-person, live streamed, or available on demand. Parents have an opportunity to engage with school leaders, educational experts, and other parents.