Junior Kindergarten is a free educational opportunity for families who have a student who is eligible to attend kindergarten based on age but do not believe their child is ready emotionally, socially, and/or academically for the rigor involved in a Kindergarten classroom.
Students must be 5 by September 1st of the current school year to participate in our SFSD Junior Kindergarten program. We have 3 locations with 2 programming options for enrollment. Please contact the school that you would like to enroll your student in.
There are 2 Models:
1. Half (1/2) day program
2. Full day program
Our Locations
½ day Academic (AM or PM)
AM: 8:00 to 10:45
PM: 12:00 to 2:45
No Jr. Kids Inc. option.
½ day Academic (AM or PM)
AM: 8:00 to 10:45
PM: 12:00 to 2:45
Option to add Jr. Kids Inc. for the opposite part of the day.
½ day Academic (AM or PM)
AM: 7:50 to 10:35
PM: 11:50 to 2:35
Option to add Jr. Kids Inc. for the opposite part of the day.
Cost
Junior Kindergarten is a free program. If you wish to extend your student's day into Jr. Kids Inc. there is a cost based on your lunch status with Child Nutrition through the SFSD. The rates cover (1) week of Jr. Kids Inc. and are per child.
*Proof of eligibility is required.
Breakfast and Lunch
Students can participate in the breakfast and lunch program
Busing
Students are able to ride the bus if they are in the Susan B. Anthony or John F. Kennedy (south of 57th St.) attendance areas. There is no bussing available for Harvey Dunn.
If your child meets the criteria, we would welcome them to one of our 3 Junior Kindergartens. Please fill out the application to start the registration process or contact Heidi Kruse with questions.
