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Kindergarten

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  • Kindergarten Toolkit
  • Registration 
  • Kindergarten Calendars 
  • Find My Designated School 
  • Kindergarten Information Nights 
  • Programming 
  • Fees 
  • Student Transportation 
  • Preparing for Kindergarten 
  • Ways to be involved 
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open

To register for kindergarten in the 2022-23 school year, your child must be five years old on or before Dec. 31, 2022. 

Starting school is an exciting time, for both children and parents. Although exciting, it can also be daunting if you don’t have the information you need. To help, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has put together an online Kindergarten Toolkit to make the transition as smooth as possible. 

Kindergarten Toolkit

  • Registration 
  • Kindergarten Calendars 
  • Find My Designated School 
  • Kindergarten Information Nights 
  • Programming 
  • Fees 
  • Student Transportation 
  • Preparing for Kindergarten 
  • Ways to be involved 
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Programming

EIPS kindergarten classrooms provide literacy-rich, play-based programming and are staffed by dedicated, early childhood teachers and qualified educational assistants.

All EIPS schools offers alternating full-day programming. Children attend two full-days a week, and occasionally, three days a week, to meet the required 475 instructional hours. During registration, families have the opportunity to indicate their preferred schedule for the coming school year. Parents are reminded their preferred schedule choices are not guaranteed. The determination of which schools offer each schedule, or if a school is able to offer both, is based on enrolment and won't be made until after registration is complete. 

All early learners have access to an enhanced supports team, which consists of speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, educational assistants, consultants and specialists.

Did you know you can apply to enrol your child in alternative kindergarten programs?

Second-Language Programs
To build skills for an increasingly global world, EIPS offers two second-language programs, which start in kindergarten:
• French Immersion
• Ukrainian Bilingual

Alternative Christian Programs
EIPS provides Alternative Christian programs in kindergarten at various schools. The programming offers students a Christ-centred, biblically directed education, based on the Alberta Program of Studies (K-12).

NOTE: Transportation fees may apply for alternative kindergarten programs.

Student Transportation

  • Registering for busing services
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  • Little Elk Island Adventure for first-time bus riders
  • EIPS school bus facts
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Contact EIPS Student Transportation 

How to Prepare

If you have a child starting kindergarten in the near future, check out these helpful resources:

  • Kindergarten FAQ 
  • What to expect in kindergarten 
  • How to prepare for kindergarten 
  • Learnalberta.ca
  • Book an eye assessment/exam before your child starts kindergarten to diagnose any vision or eye-health problems.
    Parent Brochure (English) | Parent Brochure (French)

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement is a key component in the success of a child's education. If you are a parent or guardian of an EIPS kindergarten child, there are many ways you can get involved in your school community, such as joining the School Council at your school, volunteering at your child’s school and by staying in touch with your child’s teacher. 

Staff Quick Links

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Student Quick Links

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  • MIPI ELM Online Applications
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  • ScholarTree
  • STAR Renaissance

Parent Quick Links

  • Brightspace Parent & Guardian
  • Find My Designated School
  • MediaSmarts
  • MyStop
  • PowerSchool Parent Portal
  • School Council Resource Guide (ASCA)

Elk Island Public Schools

Central Administration Building
683 Wye Road
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8B 1N2

Phone: 780-464-EIPS (3477)
Fax: 780-417-8181
Toll Free: 1-800-905-3477

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