Lake Forest School District 67

Kindergarten Program Options

For questions, feel free to contact Dr. Michelle Shinn, 847-604-7477.

Lake Forest School District 67 offers two kindergarten program options: half-day and extended-day. Both the half-day and extended-day programs cover the identical curriculum in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, wellness, technology, and information literacy. Both programs receive the same types of support services for speech/language, social work and psychologist services. The extended-day program allows additional time for extended learning opportunities, subject area interactive experiences, and problem solving projects.

The extended-day program is fee-based and the Board of Education sets the amount in the spring. The rate for the 2009-10 school year was $4,800 per student. All kindergarten families (both half- and extended-day) receive a fee packet over the summer outlining additional District 67 fees, which include consumable supplies, materials, technology and transportation.

The following guidelines will be followed for extended-day kindergarten registration: If enrollment is sufficient (a minimum of 15 students per class, maximum of 22 students per class), there will be one class of extended-day kindergarten at each elementary school. If there is more interest than space available, enrollment will be determined using a lottery system. If the program is not available at your school due to lack of enrollment, you will have the opportunity to transport your child to another school, subject to lottery selection.