
Kindergarten Programs & Enrollment
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Your child is about to embark on a wonderful milestone and BISD is proud to be part of this momentous event. Kindergarten sets the foundation for your child’s school career and puts your student on a lifelong path of learning.
While kindergarten is a time of great discovery, excitement and growth, it’s also a big transition — for families and children alike! That’s why when you enroll your child in kindergarten at BISD, your student will receive a high-quality education and gain a team of staff whose main goal is to help your child succeed intellectually, socially and emotionally.
It is a time of close partnership between the school and the home. Parent and guardian involvement is encouraged — look for opportunities to volunteer in the classroom and the school.
THE PROGRAM
Kindergarten students receive core instruction in:
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
Health
Social skills
They also participate each week with a content specialist teacher in the following areas:
Physical Education
Music
Art
STEM Lab (hands-on exploration of science and engineering concepts)
THE WHOLE-CHILD APPROACH
Our schools support the development of students and encourage them to explore and acquire a range of skills. Our staff is committed to provide each student with an excellent academic program in an engaging and supportive environment. BISD provides students with a range of services to support learning needs such as academic support, special education services and a highly capable program.The state of Washington funds full-day kindergarten for all students five years of age by August 31. There is no tuition fee. To learn more about kindergarten programs through BISD, download this brochure.Kindergarten is a time of close interaction between school and home.By working together, children begin another remarkable journey in their development.WE ARE EXCITED TO MEET YOU!Principal Reese Ande
Office Manager Kyanne Hawkins
Phone: (206) 842-4752
Ordway Elementary School(Includes the El Velero Spanish Immersion Program; Enrollment for El Velero is via a lottery.)
Principal Debra Dunn
Office Manager Sarah Dunstan
Phone: (206) 842-7637
Wilkes Elementary SchoolPrincipal Whitney Skarbek
Office Manager Sheila Jakubik
Phone: (206) 842-4411
Commodore Options School (Odyssey and Mosaic Home Education Partnership Programs; Enrollment for Odyssey is via a lottery.)
Principal Trish Corsetti
Office Manager Michelle Hope
Phone: (206) 780-1646