FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN

On June 20, 2024, the Council Rock School Board approved implementing Full Day Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. 

As we bring FDK to Council Rock, please check this website frequently for updates, links, and other important information. We strive for clear, consistent, and concise information, and this site is always the best place to begin if you have questions.

For additional information or details, please reach out to amangold@crsd.org to be directed to the appropriate resource.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Full-Day Kindergarten

PLEASE NOTE:

The Council Rock Board of School Directors decided to proceed with offering full-day Kindergarten at the June 20, 2024 school board meeting.  With that decision, Council Rock has started the planning process, which is complex and involves a variety of operational, educational, and programmatic decisions.  The FAQs below are broadly based and not intended to address every parent's concern or question.  Rather, they are a generalize response to some of the questions that have arisen most often.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to update and add to these FAQs.

The Council Rock School District Administrative Team

Why full-day kindergarten in Council Rock? 

A full-day program gives our youngest learners the time they deserve to master critical literacy and math concepts that form the foundation for their future academic success. The current half-day kindergarten program is less than three hours, shorter than many preschool days. Students do best when learning is dynamic, thoughtful, and not rushed. More than three-quarters of schools nationwide offer full-day kindergarten programs, where students have the time to learn more thoroughly and deeply instead of hurrying through key concepts. We believe a full-day program is the right fit for Council Rock as a school district with high academic standards.

What makes this program different from others?

The program currently under development is data-driven, standards- and research-based.  The Council Rock Full-Day Kindergarten curriculum will be a foundation for the dynamic and high-quality academic programs reflected in our elementary and secondary programs, and be an extension of the current half-day Kindergarten program. 

What  kind of learning is planned? 

The goal is for students to have a fun, engaging experience that will foster a lifelong love of learning and prepare them for the rest of their elementary years. The program will be developmentally appropriate with a focus on movement. We understand that young children need to move and learn best through play and discovery.

What are the hours?

Kindergarten class hours will be the same as the elementary school day. 

Is a full day too long day for kindergartners?

Children will have a balance of active and restful activities during the day. Breaks are built into our kindergarten schedule. All teachers have learning centers in which students spend individual and group time. The move to a full day of school is often a challenging time for students (even if it occurs in first grade), but school districts with full-day programs tell us that most students adjust well. Our counselors and teachers are eager to work with parents to ensure as smooth a transition as possible..

How do I register for full-day kindergarten?

As full-day kindergarten will not be offered until the 2025-2026 school year, the registration window is not yet opened.  More information about registration will appear on this website about registration as we move forward with the planning process.