Welcome to Gilbert Elementary Kindergarten
We are excited to welcome your kindergartner to Gilbert Elementary! We are proud to offer both conventional Kindergarten classrooms and Dual Language Spanish Immersion Kindergarten classrooms. To learn more about our school please take a look around our website and if you would like, please schedule a tour.
Kindergarten Events
Conventional Kindergarten
Offered at 26 elementary schools within the district.
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.
Dual Language Kindergarten
Spanish Dual-Language preschool - 6th grade is offered at Gilbert Elementary.
Dual language is a bilingual education model that uses English and a partner language (Spanish at Gilbert) for 50% of instructional time. These programs generally begin in kindergarten and roll up one grade level per year. A clear separation of languages is essential with a commitment to stay in the target language and encourage students to use that target language during target language time as well. Having a clear articulation of the program will also ensure its success.
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.
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?