It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to provide a kindergarten program compatible with the assessed developmental needs of each child, promoting optimum growth in academic, social, emotional and psychomotor areas, and in compliance with the requirements of the state specified subject matter content for Kindergarten. Full-day kindergarten shall be offered in all District elementary and K-8 schools. 

Previous Policies

• C50.00 – Kindergarten

Legal References

• RCW 28A.150.220 Basic Education Act of 1977 – (Definitions) Program Requirements, Program Accessibility, Rules and Regulations.
• WAC 180-39 Uniform Entry Qualifications.

Management Resources

• School District Entrance Regulation
• Early Education Seminar Report, June 1985

Revisions

• April 4, 2018

Adopted

• December 2011