Kindergarten

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 Welcome to Kindergarten!

The following brochures will help you get ready for kindergarten and help you and your child  have fun preparing for a successful year!

ABCs of Kindergarten (the nuts and bolts of preparing for kindergarten)
Las ABCs del Kinder

Also in Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Somali

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Get Ready for Kindergarten (fun parent-child learning activities)

Preparandose para Kindergarten

Also in Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Somali

Take Time to Read and Talk to your Child  (tips on reading aloud, a terrific book list, and fun learning activities)

Frequently asked questions about kindergarten

What is my neighborhood school?
Some school boundaries have changed, so please confirm your neighborhood school before registering for kindergarten.

2010-11Kindergarten Round-up Flier

You are invited to the 2010-11Kindergarten Round-Up events. Most schools schedule Round-ups in February and early March. Scheduled dates will be posted in late December. If you aren't able to attend a Round-Up, you can still register at your neighborhood school.

What schools charge tuition for full-day K?

Schools that have a high number of students qualifying for the federal Free and Reduced-Priced lunch program offer free full-day kindergarten.

What time does school start?   

Most elementary and K-8 schools begin their day at 8 am or 8:45. Go to the link above to determine your schools bell time. 
  
How old must my child be to start kindergarten?

How do I register for kindergarten?

Help your child learn his or her:

• first and last name
• telephone number
• street address
• parents’ names

Walk your child to school or to the school bus stop several times so he or she will be able to routinely follow the safest route. We recommend that Pre-K students be walked to the bus stop each day. Safety procedures help children feel more secure about this exciting transition in their lives.

Teach your child to:

• ask a trusted adult before picking up unfamiliar objects
• refuse rides with strangers
• cross streets safely
• not step between parked cars
• go directly home from school
• tell a trusted adult when your child is feeling unsafe

Portland Public Schools Nondiscrimination Statement

Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. All individuals and groups shall be treated with fairness in all activities, programs and operations, without regard to age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.                

Board of Educational Policy 1.80.020-P