2. Welcome to Kindergarten The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s kindergarten program provides children with organized educational activities appropriate for young learners, taking into account their physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs.
3. Key Dates Official Registration Weeks Kindergarten Registration Week – January 30 – February 3, 2012 Middle French Immersion Registration Week – February 21 - 27, 2012 *Note: Registration is ongoing if you are unable to meet these timelines Student Transfer Application Period - February 13 - 24, 2012
13. The Kindergarten program is designed to help children build on their prior knowledge and experiences, form concepts, acquire foundational skills, and form positive attitudes to learning as they begin to develop their goals for life long learning. The Kindergarten Program – Revised, Ontario Ministry of Education, 2006, p. 5 Kindergarten Program
Kindergarten Registration week is January 31 – February 4 th for 2011…. Click However Registration will continue to be ongoing into the spring and summer….
Note: Core French begins in Kindergarten even though it is only mandated for Grade 4
This student average of 26 is an average across the Board and may not be reflective of the numbers in your child's class.
Speaking Notes for slide#17 An Extended Day Program may be offered as part of the Early Learning initiative at your local school. This program is designed to provide before and after-school programming for children registered within the school. The Extended Day Program will be led by a Registered Early Childhood Educator. The Extended Day Program is an optional program that is offered for a fee provided there is sufficient demand for the program. Hours The Extended Day Program will operate from 7 a.m. to the start of school and from the end of school until 6 p.m. Parents may register their child in the morning, afternoon, or both programs. Fees The fee for the school year 2012/13 will be $20.00 per day for both before and after school care. Before and after care fees will be site specific based on the start time of the school day at the site. Extended Day Program fees are the responsibility of parents/guardians. Subsidy Limited financial assistance – a child care subsidy will be available to families that meet the criteria for eligibility. Parents will need to contact the City of Ottawa to apply for the subsidy at 613-580-9696.
Speaking Notes for slide #18 A survey will be distributed to all families who have a child registered in a FDK school to be completed indicating whether the family is interested in the Extended Day Program If a school currently has an on site child care program the OCDSB may use them as a 3rd party operator to provide the Extended Day Program on behalf of the District A decision will be made by April 2012 if or if not an Extended Day Program will be offered at your school location. DO NOT DISCONTINUE YOUR CURRENT CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENT PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF CONFIRMATION AND ACCEPTANCE IN THE OCDSB EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM OR IN SOME CASES A 3RD PARTY OPERATOR.