Kindergarten Program
The goal of the Kindergarten Curriculum, whether whole or half day, is to provide a flexible atmosphere where there are opportunities for young children to pursue individual interests and participate in large group activities. Children with special needs are integrated into the regular Kindergarten classrooms. Through these interactions, opportunities to increase confidence and build self-esteem abound while children learn about cooperation, sharing and taking care of others as well as themselves.
The Full Day Kindergarten Program will follow the general routine of the half-day program except for lunch, a recess and a rest time when children will be encouraged to sleep or listen to music. The extra time allows for enrichment activities that extend the basic Kindergarten curriculum from the morning. All Kindergarten classes meet once a week with the enrichment teacher.
The Tyngsborough Elementary School follows the Massachusetts State
Frameworks for the curriculum areas of English Language Arts, Math,
History and Social Science, and Science, Technology and Engineering.
The learning standards provide teachers with a comprehensive planning
tool for curriculum at all grade levels
Kindergarten Entrance Policy
Children
must be five years old by September 1st of the year they enter
Kindergarten. Parents will be contacted regarding registration after
they have completed the town census. State
law requires proof of a completed medical exam by a licensed physician
prior to school entrance.
TES Kindergarten Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Print out your checklist first to see what documents are needed for registration.
IF YOUR CHILD ALREADY ATTENDS THE TES YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO FILL OUT THE PROGRAM OPTION FORM.
Reminder: The health form will need to indicate the LEAD testing date. Please inform your doctor's office prior to having them print a health form.