Kindergarten Programming
Welcome to kindergarten in Oswego Community Unit School District 308. The kindergarten curriculum is aligned to the Illinois State Learning Standards which define what all students should know and be able to do by the end of the school year.
Full Day Kindergarten:Full day kindergarten follows the elementary school schedule of 9:00 am - 3:50 pm which includes 50 minutes for lunch and recess. In addition, students will participate in physical education, art, and music.
Half Day Kindergarten:Half day kindergarten will be offered in a morning session only. The hours for half day kindergarten will be 9:00 am - 11:35 am. Due to the shortened day, the primary academic focus of half day kindergarten programming will be math and reading. Since our reading units are based on social studies and science, half day kindergarten students will have the opportunity to engage with these content areas. Our half day kindergarten students will join their full day peers for the first half of the day in a blended program.
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Kindergarten Registration
Children registering for Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.
Requirements for Registration:
- Original Birth Certificate
- One (1) current residency document - such as a tax bill, rental agreement, settlement statement, or mortgage statement.
- Two (2) current utility bills - this includes documents such as gas, electric, water, internet, phone, or cable bill. (current residency documentation and utility bills must be within last 60 days)
Information on Dual Language for Kindergartners will be available at time of registration, or email etorres@sd308.org
Kindergarten Resources
You can learn more about how to support your child in kindergarten by viewing the following resources.
- SD 308 Kindergarten Informational Brochure (English) and (Spanish)
- Countdown to Kindergarten skills practice 2025 (English) and (Spanish)
The Illinois State Board of Education provides the most up-to-date information and resources for developmentally appropriate kindergarten programs. For more information visit the Illinois State Board of Education site.
