Early Kindergarten

Information

2021-22 School Year

• Why Early Kindergarten at CPS?
  • High-quality Instruction and Curriculum
  • “Whole Child” focus including social, emotional, physical, and academic growth for every student.
• • Certified Teacher following the Montana Early Learning Standards
  • Access to facilities and resources at CPS.  XCell (after school program), Library, computers, gymnasium, etc.
• Early Kindergarten Options
  • Flexible Attendance Options
    • Full-Day Option 8:00-3:45
      • Students receive the instruction of full Early Kindergarten curriculum and guided free-play learning
      • Bus Service Available
      • Access to CPS Food Service
      • XCell After School Program Available
    • Half Day Options
      •  Morning 8:00-10:50
      • Afternoon 11:30-3:45
•  Early Kindergarten Facts
  • The Early Kindergarten focus is K-6 readiness and learning “how to learn”.  (Students do not have to pass a test to move onto Kindergarten.)
  • Our Early Kindergarten report card is based on Montana Early Standards.  These learning targets are designed to teach students how to learn and be in school.
  • Early Kindergarten funding is based on enrollment, just like kindergarten.
  • We feel that our Early Kindergarten is a great program that has both long and short-term benefits, but it is not mandatory before entering kindergarten at CPS.
•  How do I enroll my child in Early Kindergarten or Kindergarten?
  • Required paperwork prior to Attending School
    • Pupil Information Sheet, Certified Birth Certificate (copies are ok), Immunization Records
    • Tracy Taft, Student Secretary, is available for submitting paperwork starting August 2nd
    • 2020-2021 Early Kindergarten students do not need to pre-register for Kindergarten