February 2, 2023
Anchor Bay Offers 3 Options for Kindergarten-Age Children
Kindergarten
- A full-day program option
- Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 of the school year in which they plan on attending Kindergarten.
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
Half-Day Kindergarten
- A half-day program option
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
- Students continue on to Kindergarten or 1st Grade the following year based on progress.
Young Fives
- Young Fives is a full day program.
- Designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1st and December 1st
- Gives children an extra year before attending Kindergarten
- The Young Fives curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten modified to meet the foundational academic, social/emotional, and developmental needs for younger children.
- Students will enter Kindergarten the following school year.
- Location is determined by enrollment.
Young Fives Flyer
Click here for a printable flyer of the Kindergarten Options
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Traditional Full-Day Kindergarten
- Children must be 5 years old by September 1st of the school year in which they plan on attending Kindergarten.
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
Young Fives
- Young Fives is a full day program designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1st and December 1st.
- Gives children an extra year before attending Kindergarten.
- The Young Fives curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten modified to meet the foundational academic, social/ emotional, and developmental needs for younger children.
- Schools of Choice is available for both programs.