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How to register for KPBSD Pre-Kindergarten Title I classes

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Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888
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How to register for KPBSD Pre-Kindergarten Title I classes

Soldotna, August 8, 2017—Free pre-kindergarten classes at local schools for children who will be four years old by September 1, 2017, are open. To qualify, parents and guardians must contact their local area school, schedule a Pre-K assessment (dates below), and complete an application prior to the school screening appointment date.
Parent or guardian action steps

  1. Contact local attendance area school for times and testing locations. (See list of schools offering Pre-K sessions*)
  2. Complete a Pre-K Application—the school office in your attendance area will provide applications
  3. Return the application to your neighborhood school office during school hours
  4. Schedule your child’s assessment prior to the date for your neighborhood school screening. (Dates listed below)
  5. Children must be age 4 by September 1, 2017
  6. Title I KPBSD programs web link: Title 1 programs at KPBSD

* Screening dates for KPBSD Title I Elementary Schools offering Pre-K classes

Students qualify for Title I services based on academic need

  • Central Peninsula Area, August 22, 2017, in the Borough Assembly Chambers, Soldotna
    • Mountain View Elementary, 283-8600
    • Nikiski North Star Elementary, 776-2600
    • Redoubt Elementary, 260-4300
    • Soldotna Elementary, 260-5100
    • Sterling Elementary, 262-4944
    • Tustumena Elementary, 260-1345
  • Seward Elementary, 224-3356, August 23, 2017, at Seward Elementary
  • Homer, Anchor Point, and Ninilchik: August 24, 2017, at Paul Banks Elementary
    • Chapman Elementary, 235-8671
    • Ninilchik School, 567-3301
    • Paul Banks Elementary, 226-1801
    • Voznesenka School, 235-8549

Title I programs are required to utilize effective, research based instruction, and must also provide evidence that students receiving Title I support are showing academic growth.
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news release: Pre-K classes for four year old kiddos

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Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888
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Pre-Kindergarten class information for August 2016

Soldotna, March 23, 2016—Children who will be four years old by September 1, 2016, have an opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes at their local area school in the fall. To qualify for the classes, parents and guardians must contact their local area school to schedule a Pre-K assessment, and complete an application prior to the school screening appointment date.
“The Title I funded Pre-K programs available at specific sites in the KPBSD provide an excellent opportunity for children who turn four by September 1, 2016, to get a jumpstart on success in school,” said Christine Ermold, director of elementary education. “KPBSD’s Pre-K teachers are all certified and have specialized training in early childhood education. As a result, the programs they offer are engaging and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on preparing children to be successful when they enter kindergarten. Pre-K the KPBSD way focuses on experiences that facilitate each child’s growth in the targeted areas of social and emotional development; approaches to learning; communication, language, and literacy; cognitive development, and; physical well-being.”

Parent or guardian action steps

  1. Contact local attendance area school for times and testing locations. (See alphabetical list of schools offering Pre-K sessions*)
  2. Complete a Pre-K Application—the school office in your attendance area will provide applications
  3. Return the application to your neighborhood school office during school hours
  4. Schedule your child’s assessment prior to the date for your neighborhood school. (Dates listed below)
  5. Children must be age 4 by September 1, 2016
  6. Title I KPBSD programs web link: Title 1 programs at KPBSD

 *KPBSD Title I elementary schools and screening dates

Students qualify for Title I services based on academic need

  • Chapman Elementary, 235-8671, May 3, 2016
  • Mountain View Elementary, 283-8600, April 21, 2016
  • Nikiski North Star Elementary, 776-2600, April 13, 2016
  • Ninilchik School, 567-3301, May 5, 2016
  • Paul Banks Elementary, 226-1801, April 14, 2016
  • Redoubt Elementary, 260-4300, April 28, 2016
  • Seward Elementary, 224-3356,  April 26, 2016
  • Soldotna Elementary, 260-5100, April 27, 2016
  • Sterling Elementary, 262-4944, April 19, 2016
  • Tustumena Elementary, 260-1345, April 12, 2016
  • Voznesenka School,  235-8549 April 11, 2016

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Title I programs are required to utilize effective, research based instruction, and must also provide evidence that students receiving Title I support are showing academic growth.
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News Release: KPBSD Pre-Kindergarten assessment dates


KPBSD 50 years logo Smallest versionPre-Kindergarten Title I assessments will take place in April
Soldotna, March 17, 2015—Children who will be four years old by September 1, 2015, have an opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes at their local area school in the fall. To qualify for the classes, parents and guardians must contact their local area school to schedule a Pre-K assessment, and complete an application prior to the school screening appointment date.

“The Title I funded Pre-K programs available at specific sites in the KPBSD provide an excellent opportunity for children who turn four by September 1, 2015, to get a jumpstart on success in school. KPBSD’s Pre-K teachers are all certified and have specialized training in early childhood education. As a result, the programs they offer are engaging and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on preparing children to be successful when they enter kindergarten. Pre-K the KPBSD way focuses on experiences that facilitate each child’s growth in the targeted areas of social and emotional development; approaches to learning; communication, language, and literacy; cognitive development, and; physical well-being.” –Dr. Christine Ermold, director of elementary education

Parent or guardian action steps before school assessment date in April

  1. Contact local attendance area school for times and testing locations. (See alphabetical list of schools offering Pre-K sessions*)
  2. Complete a Pre-K Application—the school office in your attendance area will provide applications
  3. Return the application to your neighborhood school office during school hours
  4. Schedule your child’s assessment prior to the date for your neighborhood school. (Dates listed below)
  5. Children must be age 4 by September 1, 2015
  6. Title I KPBSD programs web link: Title 1 programs at KPBSD

*KPBSD Title I Elementary Schools and Screening dates
Students qualify for Title I services based on academic need

  • Chapman Elementary, 235-8671, April 14, 2015

  • Mountain View Elementary, 283-8600, April 16, 2015

  • Nikiski North Star Elementary, 776-2600, April 15, 2015

  • Paul Banks Elementary, 226-1801, April 23, 2015

  • Redoubt Elementary, 260-4300, April 28, 2015

  • Seward Elementary, 224-3356, April 30, 2015

  • Soldotna Elementary, 260-5100, April 28, 2015

  • Sterling Elementary, 262-4944, April 29, 2015

  • Tustumena Elementary, 260-1345, April 9, 2015

Title I programs are required to utilize effective, research based instruction, and must also provide evidence that students receiving Title I support are showing academic growth. Such evidence is gathered through regular formative assessments and through annual state standardized tests.
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Title 1 Programs at KPBSD
Media Release: March 17, 2015: Title I PreK testing in April

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Important Pre-K dates in April and May 2014

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Pre-Kindergarten Title I assessments take place in April and May

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Soldotna, April 2, 2014—Children who will be four years old by September 1, 2014, have an opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes at their local area school in the fall. To qualify for the classes, parents and guardians must contact their local area school to schedule a Pre-K assessment, and complete an application prior to the school screening appointment date.
“The Title I funded Pre-K programs available at specific sites in the KPBSD provide an excellent opportunity for children who turn four by September 1, 2014, to get a jumpstart on success in school,” said Christine Ermold, director of elementary education. “KPBSD’s Pre-K teachers are all certified and have specialized training in early childhood education. As a result, the programs they offer are engaging and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on preparing children to be successful when they enter kindergarten. Pre-K the KPBSD way focuses on experiences that facilitate each child’s growth in the targeted areas of social and emotional development; approaches to learning; communication, language, and literacy; cognitive development, and; physical well-being.”

 Action steps

  1. Contact local attendance area school. (See list)
  2. Complete a Pre-K application—the school office will provide applications, or download a Pre-K application from the KPBSD website. http://bit.ly/PreKapplication
  3. Return the application to your neighborhood school office during school hours. Schedule your child’s assessment prior to the date for your neighborhood school. (See dates on school list.)
  4. Children must be age 4 by September 1, 2014
  5. Title I KPBSD programs web link: Title 1 programs at KPBSD

 
KPBSD Title I Elementary School Screening dates
Students qualify for Title I services based on academic need.

  • Chapman Elementary, 235-8671, April 24, 2014
  • Mountain View Elementary, 283-8600, April 15, 2014
  • Nikiski North Star Elementary, 776-2600, April 17, 2014
  • Paul Banks Elementary, 226-1801, April 10, 2014
  • Redoubt Elementary, 260-4300, April 29, 2014
  • Seward Elementary, 224-3356, May 6, 2014
  • Soldotna Elementary, 260-5100, April 29, 2014
  • Sterling Elementary, 262-4944, April 30, 2014
  • Tustumena Elementary, 260-1345, April 16, 2014

Title I programs are required to utilize effective, research based instruction, and must also provide evidence that students receiving Title I support are showing academic growth.

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Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888