Kindergarten Orientation at Highcroft Drive Elementary
Highcroft Drive Elementary School's Kindergarten Orientation focuses on creating a caring community of learners, emphasizing holistic child development and character traits. It includes staggered entry days for a gradual adjustment to kindergarten, initial assessments, and a typical day in kindergarten. Key aspects such as social readiness, assessments, and a sample kindergarten schedule are highlighted to provide insights into the kindergarten experience.
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Welcome to Highcroft Drive Elementary s Kindergarten Orientation People don t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Philosophy of Kindergarten We are a community of learners We meet children where they are and take them as far as possible Child s development: cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and academic Character Traits: Responsibility, Respect, Courage, Kindness, Self-Discipline, Integrity, Perseverance, Good Judgement Each child s self-concept is important
Staggered Entry Aug. 28, 29, 30, 31 Your child will attend just one day the first week of school Teacher gets to know the children; allows for a more gradual adjustment to kindergarten Initial assessments will be completed Create heterogeneous classes
What does staggered entry day look like? Read a story Play in quiet centers (puzzles, play dough, coloring, listening to books, etc.) One-on-one assessments Lunch Quiet Time Social assessments through play (housekeeping, blocks, cars, etc.) Recess (gross motor and social assessments) School Tour Snack Train how to go home
What are the initial assessments? Social Readiness Follow Multi-step Directions Letters and Sounds Numbers and Counting Shapes and Colors Fine and Gross Motor Skills (pencil grip, scissor usage, throwing and catching, etc.) Vocabulary
Social Readiness Skills Being part of a group Listens without interrupting Follows directions the first time given Carries out responsibilities Follows the school rules Shows respect for others and their work Takes care of classroom materials Cleans up after self Displays good manners: polite words, waits turn, etc. Self care: opening lunch containers to personal care in restroom
A Day in Kindergarten Arrival activities Group time Language Arts-Reading/Writing Developmental Centers Lunch Math Recess Snack Social Studies/Science Specials: Art, P.E., P.E. II, Music, Spanish, Technology, Media
How Does Lunch Work? Your child can pack or buy lunch (entire lunch or just milk) Lunch price is $2.25 Students have a student ID number Lunches can be paid for online (myschoolbucks.com) or a check can be sent with your child Practice opening and closing containers at home Lunch is 25 minutes
Arrival and Dismissal Children may enter the building at 8:45a.m. First bell rings at 9:10a.m. Final bell rings at 9:15a.m. School is dismissed at 3:45p.m. Walkers enter and leave the building by the side doors. Carpoolers enter and leave the building by the front doors. Carpool tags can be picked up in the office on Meet the Teacher day. Before & After School Program is available through the YMCA
Helpful Information Be positive about school; children will follow your lead Bring supplies on Meet the Teacher Day August 24th Send children in clothes that they can manage (no zippers, etc.) Each child needs a full-sized backpack (large enough for a folder) no rolling bags please
Write your childs name on every personal item Notify us of any afternoon transportation changes in writing Child must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school Please send a note or email when your child is absent Join the PTA, get involved, volunteer Sign up for Ready4K texts at https://ready4k.parentpowered.com Read, read, read to your child
Dates to Remember Wednesday, Aug. 24th-Come by and Meet Your Teacher from 4-6pm. Class lists will be posted outside of the school at 9am. This is also the best time to drop off school supplies. Staggered Entry-Aug. 28, 29, 30, 31. Your child will attend for ONE full day this week.
Tuesday, September 5thFirst full day for all kindergartners PTA Kindergarten Kick-Off breakfast for parents on Sept. 5that 9am in the cafeteria Curriculum Night-will occur in September
Questions and Answers If you have questions about registration: contact Jeanette Acker at 460-3527. If you have questions about the kindergarten program: please contact the kindergarten grade chair: Sara Batten: sbatten@wcpss.net
