Staggered Start for Students in Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, Kindergarten and Special Education Regional Program Students for the 2018-2019 School Year
The beginning of school is an exciting time for students and their families. To ensure the transition to school is as smooth as possible for our students in pre-kindergarten, Head Start, kindergarten, and special education regional programs, Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) will implement a staggered start for the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.
The staggered start will enable parents and guardians to meet with teachers to begin communication and collaboration at the beginning of the school year. The week will begin with a conference scheduled by the teacher. During this time, the child will be able to visit the classroom and engage in diverse activities to feel more comfortable in school.
Each program has a slightly different schedule. Please see the schedule below for detailed information.
Elementary schools will continue to host pre-kindergarten, Head Start, and kindergarten “Meet Your Teacher/Peek at Your Seat” events. Individual schools will schedule and publicize the dates and times later in the summer.
For more information, please call your child’s school directly.
Kindergarten Staggered Start Schedule
| Kindergarten | Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5: | Thursday, September 6: | Friday, September 7: | Monday,
September 10: |
| Individual parent conferences will be held for every child.
Individual conferences will be scheduled on one of these two days to talk specifically about the student and answer any questions.
Teachers will contact parents prior to the first week of school to schedule a conference time for either September 4 or 5.
The student will also visit the room at this time to participate in an activity and meet the teacher. | Half of the class attends school this day.
Students who attend today begin their last name with the letters A-L. | Half of the class attends school this day.
Students who attend today begin their last name with the letters M-Z. | First day of school for all kindergarten students. |
Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start Staggered Start Schedule
| Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start
*Parents will be informed that they must register by August 20 or their child will not begin school with the other students. Registration will be closed from Aug. 21 – Sept. 10. | Tuesday, September 4 Wednesday, September 5: | Thursday, September 6: | Friday, September 7: | Monday, September 10: |
| Individual parent conferences will be held for every child.
Pre- K teachers will hold individual conferences. These will be scheduled on one of these three days to talk specifically about the student and answer any questions.
Teachers will contact parents prior to the first week of school to schedule a conference time for either September 4 or 5.
The student will also visit the room at this time to participate in an activity and meet the teacher.
Head Start teachers will also schedule appointments to complete the mandatory screener. | Half of the Pre- K or Head Start class attends school this day.
The classes will be divided by Dr. Yates at central office and communicated to schools so that they can notify families. | Half of the Pre-K or Head Start class attends school this day.
The classes will be divided by Dr. Yates at central office and communicated to schools so that they can notify families. | First day of school for all Pre- Kindergarten and Head Start students. |
Special Education Program Staggered Start Schedule
|
Inclusive Pre-K (3 & 4-year olds)
ISLE Pre-K (3 & 4-year olds) | Tuesday, September 4: | Wednesday, September 5: | Thursday, September 6: | Friday,
September 7: |
| Individual parent conferences will be held for every child.
Teachers will hold individual conferences. These will be scheduled on this day to talk specifically about the student and answer any questions.
Teachers will contact parents prior to the first week of school to schedule a conference time for September 4.
The student will also visit the room at this time to participate in an activity and meet the teacher. | First day of school for all students in these two programs (Inclusive
Pre-K and ISLE Pre-K). | All students attend school. | Reminder:
There is no schoolfor any 3-year-old students on Fridays. | |
| Co-Taught Pre-K
(4-year olds) | Individual parent conferences will be held for every child.
Teachers will hold individual conferences. These will be scheduled on Sept. 4 or 5 to talk specifically about the student and answer any questions.
Teachers will contact parents prior to the first week of school to schedule a conference time for either September 4 or 5.
The student will also visit the room at this time to participate in an activity and meet the teacher. | Individual parent conferences held for every child. | Half of the Co-Taught Pre-K class will attend school this day.
The classes will be divided by Dr. Yates and Mrs. Gregory at central office. This will be communicated to schools.
**Families will receive notification of staggered start date directly from the teacher/school. | Half of the Co-Taught Pre-K class will attend school this day.
The classes will be divided by Dr. Yates and Mrs. Gregory at central office. This will be communicated to schools.
**Families will receive notification of staggered start date directly from the teacher/school. |
| Special Kindergarten | Individual parent conferences will be held for every child.
Teachers will hold individual conferences. These will be scheduled on this day to talk specifically about the student and answer any questions.
Teachers will contact parents prior to the first week of school to schedule a conference time for September 4.
The student will also visit the room at this time to participate in an activity and meet the teacher. | First day of school for all students in Special Kindergarten. | Students attend school on a normal schedule. | Students attend school on a normal schedule. |
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