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Why Universal PreKindergarten?When your child enters the free Universal Prekindergarten program in the Rochester City School District, he or she becomes part of a learning community that nurtures individual growth and provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning.Why enroll?Pre-K offers an educational program taught by a NYS certified teacher to prepare your child for learning in school. Children who participate in quality early childhood programs:
- Learn socialization skills through group activities;
- Experience reading and writing readiness activities;
- Are better prepared for school success;
- Are more likely to attain higher levels of education.
Click here to view posters giving facts about the Rochester Pre-K programs and the child assessment used.Click here to view the 18th Annual Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership (RECAP) Report.What to expect:-
Your child will receive a minimum of 2 1/2 hours of an intentionally planned Pre-K program.
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All of Rochester's Prekindergarten classrooms use the HighScope Curriculum. Click here for more information about the HighScope Curriculum.
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The curriculum is aligned to NYS Learning Standards and ensures continuity with elementary grades.
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Activities are learner-centered and promote a child's growth and development.
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There are NYS certified teachers in all school and community UPK classrooms.
New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards- Click here for NYS Standards
Ready to apply? Click Here to learn how