State law requires that a child must be 4 years old, or 5 years old, on or before September 1st of that school year to enroll in K4 or K5 kindergarten. Students are taught using English and their native language. The program is known by the state statute Chapter 220. An independent public school that is freed from many local and state regulations, as part of education reform. Charter schools must meet accountability according to their contract with the school board, or face losing their charter status.
Families receive a state voucher to pay the tuition.
A program providing specialized English language instruction to students whose first language is not english. A term used to describe elementary schools that send graduates to middle schools with a similar curriculum. Once you are enrolled in a feeder school, it increases your chance for enrollment in certain middle schools. Programs for students who show high performance capability in intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership or specific academic areas. A teacher position at the middle schools for coordinating teaching and learning.