kindergarten registration

Kindergarten in West Ada...where learning begins with joy!

West Ada Elementary Schools will host in-person registration events throughout March and into April. Check your home school's registration dates and times for a chance to meet teachers, explore the school, and have students complete the required Kindergarten academic screener.

If you're unable to register your child during the March and April registration window, please contact your school to arrange an alternative opportunity.

To learn more about kindergarten in West Ada and see a full list of registration events at West Ada schools, please visit: https://www.westada.org/page/kindergarten-registration

Locate your designated home school based on attendance boundaries: https://www.westada.org/page/attendance-areas

What to expect from Kindergarten in West Ada School District:

Exception Learning and Literacy

  • Highly trained teachers in the latest research-based reading, writing and spelling instruction.

  • Teachers are highly trained in the latest research-based reading, writing, and spelling instruction.

  • A newly adopted curriculum is aligned with the most current literacy research.

  • Engaging, hands-on learning makes reading and writing fun and effective.

  • Whole-group and small-group instruction is designed to meet every child's needs.

  • Literacy-rich classrooms are filled with diverse, high-quality texts.

  • Student progress is monitored and celebrated, ensuring continued growth.

Enrichment & Support for Every Child

  • Gifted & Talented (GT) facilitators and multi-lingual support are available in every school.

  • A range of specialized services, including Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language (SL), Dyslexia intervention, and more.

  • Higher early literacy scores than the national average demonstrate strong student achievement.

  • District-wide instructional support ensures consistent, high-quality education.

  • One-to-one technology access enhances learning experiences and engagement.

  • Differentiated instruction supports students at all levels and learning styles.

Enrichment & Support for Every Child

  • Gifted & Talented (GT) facilitators and multi-lingual support are available in every school.

  • A range of specialized services, including Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language (SL), Dyslexia intervention, and more.

  • Higher early literacy scores than the national average demonstrate strong student achievement.

  • District-wide instructional support ensures consistent, high-quality education.

  • One-to-one technology access enhances learning experiences and engagement.

  • Differentiated instruction supports students at all levels and learning styles.

Full-Day Kindergarten Advantage

  • Full-day kindergarten provides more time for essential academic, social, and emotional development.

  • Enrichment programs, including P.E., music, and library time, are built into the weekly schedule.

  • Opportunities for creativity, exploration, and foundational skill-building ensure students are first-grade ready.

  • A strong emphasis on social interaction and play-based learning fosters positive peer relationships.

  • Parents are encouraged to be active participants in their child’s education through classroom involvement and school activities.

Half-day kindergarten options remain available for families interested!