The Watertown School District preschool program provides early education opportunities for students who qualify based on family income or developmental screening scores. The program has 2 preschool classes with 35 students, 7 of whom receive scholarships. The curriculum is based on state early learning guidelines and Head Start outcomes, and includes pre-reading materials developed with other teachers. Parents receive regular progress reports on their child's skills. The preschool day includes activities like library, language groups, and safety programs. Additional services for parents include information sessions, home visits, and educational consulting.

1. Watertown School District
Preschool Program
Karla Bevers, Preschool Teacher
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2. Watertown School District
Preschool
Preschool program provides opportunity,
for students that qualify, to start strong.
Qualifications for program are based on
family income and developmental
screening scores.
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3. Watertown School District
Preschool
2 Preschool classes
35 Students attending
7 Students receiving scholarships
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4. Watertown School District
Preschool
Curriculum based on:
- S.D. Early Learning Guidelines
- Head Start Child Outcomes
Pre-reading curriculum materials
developed by collaborating with our
school Psychologist and our Jr.
Kindergarten Teacher
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5. Watertown School District
Preschool
Parents provided with Progress Reports
reflecting their student’s current skill level
Progress Report developed by taking into
consideration:
- S.D. Early Learning Guidelines
- Head Start Child Outcomes
- Kindergarten Readiness Skills
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6. Watertown School District
Preschool
A day in preschool
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Preschool
Programs and Opportunities
-Library
-Language Group
-SAFE
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Preschool
Additional program highlights include:
`Informational sessions for parents
`Home visits
`Educational Consulting with parents of
current preschool students
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9. Watertown School District
Preschool
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10. Watertown School District
Preschool
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11. Watertown School District
Preschool
“Free the child’s potential, and you will
transform him into the world.”
-Maria Montessori
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