Enrollment for Groveland in 2008-09
As you may know, Homecroft is closing as an elementary school. Approximately 60 students from Homecroft were assigned to Groveland as their neighborhood school. Homecroft students may also choose to go to other schools in St. Paul. Although we do not have enrollment numbers at this time, our earliest indicators are that we do not have many Homecroft students signed up for Groveland. We will continue to update you on this.
Kindergarten for 2008-09
We have had many prospective kindergarten parents and their children tour Groveland during the school year. We also had a good turn out for the February Kindergarten Round Up. Our registration numbers for 2008-09 are not complete yet, but appear to be higher than last year. Due to this increase, we are considering opening a fourth section of all day kindergarten for 2008-09. We hope to know more by the middle of May.
Some parents have asked about half-day kindergarten. We will offer a limited number of spaces for students whose families are interested in half-day kindergarten.
Half-Day Kindergarten Questions and Answers:
Do you offer half-day kindergarten at Groveland?
Yes, we will offer half-day kindergarten within the regular full day program. Half-day students will be in a class with students attending for the full day. Students attending for half the day will attend the morning only and leave at 11:55 a.m. each day. Transportation will not be provided at 11:55 a.m.
Why offer a half-day program?
Some families have felt their children will do well in a half-day kindergarten. We value our families’ feelings on this topic and have chosen to offer the half-day option for the 2008-09 school year, the same as it was offered in 2007-08. The morning curriculum will consist of a literature block (reading, writing) and math.
Please contact the school directly if you have more questions: 651-293-8760.
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