Welcome to Carol Rae Ranch Kindergarten
We are excited to welcome your kindergartner to Carol Rae Ranch Elementary! To learn more about our school please take a look around our website and if you would like, please schedule a tour.
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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?