Welcome to Kindergarten at The Vanguard School!
We are excited to have your family join us! We have created this page to provide you with all the information you will need to prepare for kindergarten. We also hold several informational events throughout the school year. Please visit this page often to learn about upcoming informational events or CLICK HERE to sign up for a school building tour offered weekly by the assistant principal or the virtual information session offered by the Enrollment Office.
To contact our Enrollment Office, please call (719) 471-1999 x101, or email our Enrollment Officer, Jennifer Blanchard, at [email protected].
Para obtener información sobre el proceso de inscripción y para responder cualquier pregunta que pueda tener sobre el año escolar 2024-2025, comuníquese con la Sra. Janet LaLone con la Oficina de inscripción al (719) 471-1999 x134 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].
Kindergarten Enrollment Video Playlist
Below is a playlist of four videos that will guide you through kindergarten enrollment. Please watch each of the videos to help you and your family prepare for kindergarten at The Vanguard School.
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Below you will find our K-6 curriculum map, sample schedules for full-day, parent badge information, and skill prep materials.
These resources are designed to help you and your child prepare for kindergarten! Rest assured that our teachers are prepared to meet your child wherever they are, regardless of their ability level in skills such as reading, writing, and math. Please use the kindergarten checklist and reading prep materials below at your own discretion and have fun with them!
Sample Monday – Thursday Schedule
Friday Sample Schedule
If you would like to begin teaching your child to read before they enter kindergarten, The Vanguard School highly recommends using Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Click here to order the book today!
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