Kindergarten Today
Kindergarten classes today are full of fabulous, new, and exciting moments and learning opportunities. Learn more about what your children will experience in Kindergarten at Durham Public Schools!
- Assessment in Kindergarten
- Throughout the year, Kindergartners will be assessed to monitor their progress and achievement of goals. Some of these assessments will be formal, such as math tasks or writing tests, while others will be informal, such as teacher notes, portfolios, or student work samples. Click here to learn more about assessment in Kindergarten.
- Kindergarten Curriculum
- The kindergarten program is designed to challenge children in all areas - academic, social, emotional, and physical. Learn more about the Kindergarten Curriculum here.
- Typical Kindergarten Day
- School days in Kindergarten are the best days! Kindergarten days involve a fine blend of instruction, structured play, child-centered activities, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. There is a strong sense of classroom community and excitement in these rooms. You may see a cozy reading area, welcoming whole group rug, and child sized tools and manipulatives to facilitate student learning. The average kindergarten class in Durham is approximately 20 students with a certified teacher and teacher assistant. Like many districts in North Carolina, Durham Public Schools has full-day Kindergarten programs.
