Kindergarten Information
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For children who turn five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, Barrington 220 offers Standard Half-Day Kindergarten using a half-day model. Students will be fully educated according to Barrington 220's traditional curriculum and programming. This model prepares children for first grade and beyond. Parents have the option to state their preference for morning or afternoon kindergarten. Requests are granted upon space and availability.
Morning kindergarten sections run from 8-10:40 a.m. and afternoon sections take place from 12:10-2:40 p.m. Wednesday is an early release day in Barrington 220 where students are dismissed approximately 30 minutes early in the afternoon section only. Dismissal on Wednesdays will take place at 2:10 p.m. Click here to watch an informational video about Standard Half-Day Kindergarten.
In addition to Standard Half-Day Kindergarten, Barrington 220 offers four optional programs:- Kindergarten Enrichment
- Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language Program
- Kindergarten Chinese Immersion Program
- Kindergarten Chinese Immersion + Enrichment Program
Registration
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To register your incoming kindergartener please email the central registrar, Karen Jasonowicz, at kjasonowicz@barrington220.org or call 847-842-3512.
Important Dates for 2022-2023
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February - April 30, 2022
Pre-registration for kindergarten 2022-2023Language Program Pre-registration will end on March 31, 2022
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 ~ (6:30 - 7:30pm) General Kindergarten Round up for all elementary buildings
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
Chinese Immersion Program Virtual Parent Information Presentation (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING)
Thursday, February 3, 2022 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
ENGLISH: Spanish Dual Language Program Virtual Parent Information Presentation (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING)
Monday, February 7, 2022 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
SPANISH: Spanish Dual Language Program Virtual Parent Information Presentation (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING)Thursday, March 31, 2022
Last day to submit pre-registration for Language ProgramMonday, April 4, 2022
Language Program acceptance notifications sent out via email after 4:00 pmThursday, April 14, 2022
Language Program acceptance confirmation due back to the districtMay 2022
Official District Online Registration Opens - for all familiesJuly - August 2022
Student Registration Fees DueAugust 22, 2022
First day of school for students grades 1-12August 24, 2022
First day of school for students in Pre-K or Kindergarten
Optional Programs
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Optional Program 1: Kindergarten Enrichment
The Kindergarten Enrichment Program allows kindergarten students to attend class for an entire school day, by participating in enrichment learning opportunities beyond our standard half day core kindergarten program. The total fee for the program is $3,776.00. A deposit of $626.00 is due by July 1st. Parents will be notified in April regarding assigned kindergarten program. Click here to watch an informational video.
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Optional Program 2: Spanish Dual Language
The Spanish Dual Language Program teaches students to become bilingual, bicultural and biliterate in Spanish. The program begins in kindergarten, where 80% of the day is instructed in Spanish and 20% is instructed in English. Parents who desire to have their incoming kindergarten students enrolled in the program must complete an application during the application period. Click here to watch an informational video.
Student Selection:
- Spanish dominant students will be selected for the program through a Spanish Dominant Lottery. (24 students)
- Students with a Spanish language background are assessed by the program manager with a language proficiency tool. If their skills are sufficient as proved by the assessment, they may be entered into the Spanish Dominant Lottery.
- To determine which English dominant students are selected for the program, there will be two lotteries.
- Students from the host school will be selected through a Host School Lottery. (12 students)
- Host school students who are not selected will NOT be entered into the other lottery. Instead, they will be placed on a Host School Waiting List based on the order in which their names were drawn in the Host School Lottery.
- District-wide students (who are not from the host school) will be entered into a District-Wide Lottery.
- District-wide students who are not selected will be placed on a District-Wide Waiting List based on the order in which their names were drawn in the District-Wide Lottery.
- An effort will be made to maintain a balance in the program as described under “Demographic Makeup”. In the event of vacancies in the program (up to Kindergarten for English dominant students and up to Grade 2 for Spanish dominant students), students from either the Spanish Dominant Waiting List, the Host School Waiting List or the District-Wide Waiting List will be invited in order based on their position on the applicable list.
Preferences:Within each of the lotteries, preference is given based on the following:- Students who have siblings in the program are weighted 3 times.
- If one twin (or other multiple) is selected, the other(s) is automatically accepted into the program.
Program Entry:Students may enter through the kindergarten cohort. Spanish speakers may enter beyond kindergarten if they possess the skills needed and space allows. A student who moves into the district and was previously enrolled in an equivalent program will be allowed to enter the program if there is space.
For more information, please contact:Becky Wiegel, Director of Languages rwiegel@barrington220.org -
Optional Program 3: Chinese Immersion
The Chinese Immersion Program begins in kindergarten, where 50% of the day is instructed in Mandarin and the other 50% is instructed in English. The 50/50 model continues through 5th grade. The program teaches students to become bilingual, bicultural and biliterate in Mandarin. Click here to watch an informational video.
Student Selection:
- Students with a Chinese language background (pre-school, home language, etc.) are weighted 2 times. This background must be substantiated with a proficiency assessment interview or proof of previous, significant study and approved by the program manager before weight will be given in the lottery.
- To determine which English dominant students are selected for the program, there will be two lotteries.
- Students from the host school will be selected through a Host School Lottery. (12 students)
- Host school students who are not selected will NOT be entered into the other lottery. Instead, they will be placed on a Host School Waiting List based on the order in which their names were drawn in the Host School Lottery.
- District-wide students (who are not from the host school) will be entered into a District-Wide Lottery.
- District-wide students who are not selected will be placed on a District-Wide Waiting List based on the order in which their names were drawn in the District-Wide Lottery.
Preferences
Within the Chinese Immersion lottery, preference is given based on the following:- Students who have siblings in the program are weighted 3 times.
- If one twin (or other multiple) is selected, the other(s) is automatically accepted into the program.
Program Entry
Students may enter through the kindergarten cohort. Empty spaces may be filled up to Grade 2 if a student possesses the requisite background knowledge as determined through assessment by the program coordinator.For more information, please contact:
Becky Wiegel, Director of Languages rwiegel@barrington220.org -
Optional Program 4: Chinese Immersion + Enrichment
The Half Day Chinese Immersion + Enrichment Program allows students to attend class for an entire school day, instead of a half day. Half of the day is spent in the Mandarin program. The other half of the day is spent in enrichment. Students will be entered into a lottery system based upon pre-registration request. Families will be notified in early April regarding assigned kindergarten program. Enrichment fees will be assessed in July.