Kindergarten round-up 2012-2013

Kindergarten Programs for 2011-2012

Huron Valley Schools is now enrolling kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year. Below is information regarding kindergarten programming options.  Visit the Enrollment Instructions section for more information on the enrollment process.

All day, every school day program

Kindergarten is an all day every day program offered at each Huron Valley Schools elementary building for the traditional school calendar. District Open Enrollment and out-of-district Schools of Choice students are welcome, space permitting. Visit the Open Enrollment and Schools of Choice sections for more inforamtion.

Daily half-day program

In addition to the all day program, and in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan of offering parents more kindergarten choices, Huron Valley Schools offers an optional half-day kindergarten program to meet the varied needs of our kindergarten families.

• Students attend half-day each day and follows the traditional school calendar
• The class will be held provided a minimum of twenty-two (22) students are committed to participating in the program and registered by the fall
• One way transportation provided for host schools' attendance area
• If you have questions, or would like to register please call 248-684-8025

Kindergarten Readiness

Many parents ask what their child needs to know before Kindergarten. It is really a combination of skills, behaviors and attitudes that determine each child's readiness for Kindergarten. The following list includes some of the traits that are important for a successful transition to Kindergarten.

1. Respects people and materials. (Ready to follow rules, attempts to solve simple problems independently, willing to cooperate.)

2. Independently takes care of personal needs. (Dresses self, uses bathroom independently, cleans up after self, uses tissues and asks for help when necessary.)

3. Recognizes own name in print. (Identifies name on mailbox and locker.)

4. Uses scissors, glue, markers, pencils and crayons appropriately. (Holds scissors comfortably, writes name legibly, draws recognizable shapes and figures.)

5. Follows simple directions. (Listens and remembers what he or she is asked to do independently.)

6. Takes turns. (Shares toys and materials, able to wait to share thoughts, or receive individual help or attention.)

7. Respects personal space. (Keeps hands and legs to self when sitting in a group. Understands when and how to appropriately make physical contact with others.)

8. Uses books on a regular basis. (Enjoys stories, listens without being distracted, wants to read or be read to, is familiar with some nursery rhymes, rhyming songs and books.)

9. Recognizes some letters and numbers. (Recent research shows successful kindergartners identify at least eight alphabet letters when they enter school.)

10. Demonstrates self control. (Able to contain emotions, try new things, interact with children and adults.)

11. Is excited to start school and is eager to learn. (Ready for independent experiences, wants to be part of a group.)