- Reed Union School District
- 2022-2023 Student Registration
- FAQ's Pre-K Registration
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2022-23 Pre-K
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What is Pre-K?
Pre-K is a grade between preschool and kindergarten. The curriculum is designed to meet and support the developmental and social-emotional needs and interests of 4-year-old students. The program draws from the California Preschool Curriculum Framework and readiness standards for kindergarten.
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Who can attend Pre-K at Reed?
The State of California has designed a multi-year phase-in model which will provide pre-kindergarten for all 4-year-olds by the 2025-26 school year. To be eligible for the 2022-23 school year, students must turn 5 between September 2, 2022 and June 2, 2023.
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Will Pre-K be fully integrated into Reed School?
Yes! Pre-K will be fully integrated into the broader Reed School community. Pre-K students will participate in schoolwide events and activities as well as Foundation-supported specialist classes including PE, art, and music.
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Does Pre-K follow the same calendar as Reed?
Yes. All 3 schools (Reed, Bel Aire & Del Mar) follow the same school calendar. The RUSD calendar is approved by the Board on a regular cycle.
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How long is the Pre-K school day?
Pre-K will be a full day. The daily schedule will align with the current K-2 schedule (8:30am-2:40pm & 8:30am-1:40pm on Wednesdays).
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What will class size be in Pre-K?
Class size in 2022-23 likely will range between 20-24 students and include a 1:12 adult to child ratio. This will include a credentialed teacher and a teaching assistant.
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Is Pre-K mandatory?
No. Families with age-eligible children (turning 5 between September 2, 2022 and June 2, 2023) have the option to enroll Pre-K.
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If my child is enrolled in Pre-K, is daily attendance required?
Yes. Pre-K is part of the California public school system. Consistent with K-12, daily attendance is mandatory and will be recorded. This is an important consideration for families prior to enrollment. Some families may decide that a more flexible schedule is best for their family and choose to participate in the private preschool system.
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What are the age-eligibility guidelines at Reed School for Pre-K through kindergarten?
Reed School strictly follows the California Department of Education guidelines with regard to age-eligibility and grade level placement. Children born within the Pre-K age-eligibility range (listed above) will be placed in Pre-K. Children who turn 5 on or before September 1 are enrolled in kindergarten. Teachers and specialists are well-prepared to meet, support, and nurture the range of developmental learning needs within each grade level.
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Do Pre-K students have to meet the same vaccination requirements as in kindergarten?
Yes, the same vaccination criteria apply.
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Universal Pre-K (UPK) - March 8, 2022 Board Presentation
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Zoom Meeting Recording - Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - Pre-K/UPK Parent Community Update
