Welcome to Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten
We offer tuition-free, full-day Kindergarten programs at all of our 26 elementary schools, with half-day, Accelerated, Dual-Language Spanish, and Traditional options at specific schools open to all for enrollment.
All GPS elementary schools host Kindergarten tours throughout the year, and information events to welcome new families and students onto our campuses. Check school websites and calendars for events.
About Kindergarten
All GPS Kindergarten students enjoy a challenging and comprehensive curriculum designed to provide the individualized attention they need to thrive while developing a lifelong love for learning.
- Rigorous instruction in core academic areas that address the Arizona state standards in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
- Rich opportunities that promote positive social skills and character development within a structured learning environment
- Recognized educational excellence and consistency in achieving high scores on statewide assessments
- Well-defined and tailored curriculum with high-quality academic programs and extra-curricular activities to meet your student’s needs and strengths, including music, artistic expression, and physical education for the enrichment of the whole child
- Gilbert Public Schools Special Education Kindergarten programs provide quality early education for children with special needs.
Events for Families
Schedule a School Tour - Please take the opportunity to schedule a tour at any of our elementary schools to learn more about their Kindergarten offerings, meet the Principal and teachers, and tour the campus.
Kindergarten Information Nights - Visit school websites to learn about upcoming Kindergarten Information Nights and Events.
Offered at Augusta Ranch Elementary, Finley Farms Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Meridian Elementary, Playa del Rey Elementary, Quartz Hill Elementary, Settler's Point Elementary, and Val Vista Lakes Elementary.
Offered at 26 elementary schools within the district.
Half-day kindergarten is offered at Burk Elementary.
Dual Language Spanish Immersion is offered at Gilbert Elementary.
Offered at Canyon Rim Elementary, Neely Traditional Academy, and Spectrum Elementary.
Schedule a Tour at Canyon Rim
Schedule a Tour at Neely Traditional
Schedule a Tour at Spectrum
- Kindergarten Questions
- Enrollment Steps & Information
- Early Entrance Screening
- Kindergarten Curriculum
Kindergarten Questions
Enrollment Steps & Information
Early Entrance Screening
FAQs
- There are a lot of elementary schools how do we select the right one for our child?
- What can we do to support our student’s learning in Kindergarten?
- What are the first couple of weeks like in the Kindergarten classroom?
- What does lunch look like and how can we help prepare our students for lunch?
- What does recess look like?
- Is there nap time?
- What specials do they get to attend? Is there music?
- Is there before and after childcare for my Kindergartner?
- How does dismissal work at the end of the school day?
- Is there homework?
- How should we communicate with teachers if we have questions or concerns?
- Does GPS offer half-day Kindergarten?
- What is a Traditional Academy?
- What about students who are ahead and those who fall behind?