School District Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Washington State
School District Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Washington State

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Orondo School District, Douglas County, Washington

Orondo School District

Douglas County

Educational Service District 171

School District Contact Information

2001-2002 School Year Data

K-12 Enrollment: 227

Kindergarten Enrollment: 30

Student Demographics:

  · Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch: 96%

  · Students of Color: 72%; Migrant: 52%; Bilingual: 36%

Students Meeting 4th Grade Standards:
    45% Reading; 40% Math

 

Pre-Kingergarten

     

Kindergarten

 

 

Program Description

 

Full/extended-day kindergarten program: first semester is a half-day program, but second semester is an extended-day program operating on a 4-1/2 days/week schedule. Depending upon the developmental needs of the students, extended-day program is supported by either a second certified teacher or a paraprofessional.

Year Implemented

2000-2001

% of Children Served

100%

Eligibility

Open to all.

Funding Source

Local levy.

Program Evaluation

No response to survey.

Unmet Demand

No.

Plans for Full Day or Extended Program

 

No.

Other Comments

 

 

Pre-Kindergarten

 

 

Program Description

 

Operates on a 2 half-days/week schedule, with one class for 3-year-olds and one for 4-year-olds. (ECEAP program is also located on site, but is not administered by the district.)

Year Implemented

 

Program in place since about 1990.

Number of Children Enrolled

 

45

Age Group Served

 

3- and 4-year-olds

Eligibility

 

Open to all.

Funding Source

 

Initiative 728; local levy.

Program Evaluation

 

The district has a large migrant and bilingual population. Preschool services impact the transition time for language and overall student achievement.

Unmet Demand

 

There is sometimes a waiting list, but generally meet demand.

Plans for Expanded Offering

 

No.

Other Comments

 

 

 

 

 

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Updated:  December 05, 2008

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