Kindergarten 2008-2009

Half-Day Kindergarten – the basics
Half Day kindergarten is available to all eligible students at all district elementary schools with the exception of Discovery. Discovery Half Day K students will attend classes in 2008-2009 at a Kindergarten Center at Challenger Elementary. Because half day kindergarten is funded in Washington State by state and local dollars, there is no fee to attend half-day morning or afternoon kindergarten sessions.

Full-Day Kindergarten – the basics
Full-Day kindergarten is not funded by the state; families who opt for full day kindergarten pay a fee to cover the extra cost. Not all Washington districts offer Full Day K.

Kindergarten Bus Rides August 12, 13, or 14, 2008
New kindergarteners are invited to ride a school bus during Kindergarten Bus Rides, August 12, 13, or 14. This popular event gives students and parents a chance to learn about school bus safety, meet some of the bus drivers, take a ride on a school bus, and even go through the bus wash!


General kindergarten transportation information

Full-Day Kindergarten

Full Day Kindergarten is an optional program provided by the Issaquah School District on a limited, space-available basis.

The program is funded by a tuition fee which covers the difference between the state-funded half-day program and the full day session.

While the curriculum is consistent in both programs, the full day program provides added enrichment and extended activities.

Full Day Kindergarten FAQ's answers many commonly-asked questions about Full Day Kindergarten in the Issaquah School District.

For additional information, e-mail the Department of Elementary Education.