L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Kindergarten Options

Kindergarten Program (a printable brochure)

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools offers full-time kindergarten at each of the district’s 10 elementary schools.

Full-time kindergarten expands the half-day curriculum over a longer time period.  Research indicates that starting a child’s formal education with a full-day program can provide stability in scheduling and transitioning into first grade. 

Historically, kindergarten has been a half-day program that began in the 1930’s to prepare students socially for the academic rigors of first grade.  Emerging societal changes including double-income parents and attendance in curricular-based preschool options have created the demand for extended and flexible options such as full-time kindergarten. 

Students engage in curriculum that integrates technology into the daily experience and provides hands-on science activities.  Students actively participate in music, physical education and media curriculum. 

Students enrolling in our kindergarten program begin their academic career at L’Anse Creuse developing social skills, confidence and positive self-image with an emphasis on cognitive development.  L’Anse Creuse students receive instruction delivered in a safe and nurturing environment, led by highly qualified teachers with specifications in early childhood learning that exceed state and federal mandates. Literacy specialists and highly qualified instructional paraprofessionals support classroom initiatives, providing a deeper academic experience for each of our programs,

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools will hold two district-wide orientations at the John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center on February 1 and 2 at 6:30 p.m. for incoming kindergarten parents to hear about curriculum.

On February 1, parents of students in the attendance areas of Atwood, Chesterfield, Graham, Lobbestael and Yacks are invited to attend. 

February 2 is for parents of students in the areas of Carkenord, Green, Higgins, South River and Tenniswood.

To obtain a kindergarten orientation information letter,  please contact Karen Baranowski in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at (586)783-6300 x 1010. 

Enrollment packets will be distributed at the district orientation and can be returned to the buildings when completed at their individual building orientation date.