DVES JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN

Ages Served: 5+

Notification: parents/guardians of children who qualify will be notified of their placement prior to May 1st

Cost: no cost to families

Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Calendar: follows the Dakota Valley School District academic calendar

Qualification Requirements:

• must reside in the Dakota Valley School District

• children must turn 5 by September 1st

• must show limited kindergarten readiness in at least one of the benchmark areas (academic or social skills)

• priority will be given to children who turn 5 within seven months of September 1and have attended at least one year of preschool

Transportation: eligible for busing services through the Dakota Valley School District

Please note, if you have physical, motor, or speech development concerns for your child, please contact Linda Steele at Linda.Steele@k12.sd.us