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Why is high-quality 4-year-old kindergarten important?

Pre-k programs, such as Superior Community Preschool, benefit children, their families, and their communities. From improved academic outcomes to the economic savings to schools and states, research has shown that the benefits of high-quality pre-k are irrefutable.

The community approach allows families options in providing quality care and education to all 4-year-olds, regardless of ability or family income. The community approach preserves the health of the child care system in the community while generating additional state funds for the community to educate 4-year-olds. It provides parents with options of preschool in a variety of settings.

A Family Guide

Enrollment

SCP is available to all children who are 4-years-old on or before September 1st who live within the School District Of Superior. Although families are encouraged to participate in the full school year of programming, enrollment may begin at any time during the year. Children are enrolled in SCP for one year prior to Kindergarten entrance. Site Placement is based on a first come basis. Each family is able to indicate their top three site choices on the registration form. If a family’s first choice is not available they will be contacted by the program coordinator to discuss their options. All families will receive a placement confirmation letter by the end June before school starts.


How does 4-year-old kindergarten work in our community?

  • In the School District Of Superior, 4-year-old kindergarten is known as Superior Community Preschool (SCP).
  • Participation in SCP is voluntary for 4-year olds.
  • SCP provides an enrichment opportunity for 4-year-olds prior to Kindergarten.
  • All sites have approximately 2.5 - 3.5 hours of SCP instruction 5 days a week.
  • Superior Community Preschool is FREE at all participating sites.
  • Families may participate in “SCP only” at no charge. However, charges do apply for childcare or other extended services beyond the SCP portion of the day at participating childcare centers and Cathedral school.
  • SCP encourages partnerships between the Superior School District and existing early learning programs. SCP partners include: Cathedral School, Family Forum Head Start, New Horizons Children’s Center of Superior, Superior Children’s Center, University Children's Center, YMCA Discovery Center, and Noah’s Ark Daycare.
  • SCP is made possible through existing funding from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Registration Forms

Registration forms are available at all elementary schools in Superior, The Family Resource Center, all participating community sites and the Board of Education office on Tower Avenue. For more information regarding SCP contact Jennifer Willoughby, the Program Coordinator, at 394-8700 ext. 170.

***When turning in Registration Forms, we’ll need to see a certified birth certificate (for verification) and we’ll need current immunization records for your child.***

Enrollement Forms
Registration Checklist
Health History


Transportation

Transportation is offered to those who qualify. In order to be eligible for transportation, certain criteria apply, including the two-mile policy from home to your child’s home school. Questions can be addressed to the Transportation Department at 394-8706

Transportation Guidelines


What are specific benefits of Superior Community Preschool?

  • All children have access to quality, enhanced early learning opportunities through SCP.
  • Guaranteed instruction by a teacher holding a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in early childhood education.
  • Increased number of family activities and opportunities offered throughout the community because of strengthened partnerships amongst community organizations.
  • Strengthening partnerships between community organizations and parents to provide high quality, early learning experiences to ALL children in our community.
  • Increased opportunities to participate in parent education and training.
  • Expanded SCP staff education opportunities focusing on the needs of young children.
  • Integration of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards* into the SCP program. These standards are based on current research and developmentally appropriate practices.
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