How will parents be informed about the details of 4K?
Information will be posted on the district’s website and through the parent portal. Parents are encouraged to attend an open house. The goal is to reach all families with a specific emphasis on those children who are not currently enrolled in our district.

Is there an age cutoff for 4K?
Yes. Students must be four on or before September 1. At this time the Delavan-Darien School District does not have a process in place for early entrance to 4K.

If a child is age eligible for 5K, but parents wish to delay their kindergarten enrollment, can the child attend 4K?
The Delavan-Darien School District supports having students progressing with same-age peers. However, in unique situations, parents may decide enrollment in 4K is best for their child. If this is the parent’s wish, please contact the principal at Turtle Creek 262-233-6301.

How does enrollment occur?
Families can complete the enrollment papers online and then print off their enrollment and bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate and proof of address to the school. Those who are not able to complete the paperwork online may choose to complete the entire enrollment process at the elementary school. We also have special Enrollment Days periodically throughout the year where parents can enroll their children.

Can a family get transportation to or from a child care site?
Yes, as long as the center is within the transportation area defined for that site.

How will students with special needs be served
Students in 4K who have an individualized education program (IEP) will be served by a licensed special education teacher. This will be similar to how all K-5 students receive special education services but will be dependent on what is written in the student’s IEP.

Will three-year-olds with special needs be in the 4K program? The law stipulates that three-year-olds with disabilities may be included in the 4K program if regular education three-year-olds are also included in the program. Therefore, this is not a possibility in the Delavan-Darien School District at this time.

How do we support our child who enrolls in the Dual Language Program and we do not speak both languages in the home?
Parents do not need to speak Spanish or English in order for their child to be successful in the Dual Language Program. Parents can support their child through their journey of becoming bilingual and biliterate by reinforcing their first language in the home. Reading, developing their oral language, and providing a variety of experiences will strengthen the child’s ability to transfer all of that knowledge into both languages. The collaboration between the family and the classroom teacher is essential to address any questions or concerns as they arise.

If my child is not enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion Programs, what support is available for students who are English language learners?
Students who are not enrolled in the dual language immersion program would participate in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Usually, this support is given within the general classroom setting. Multiple methods of teaching are used to differentiate linguistic and academic instruction. ESL teachers also administer the ACCESS test each year, which tests each ELL students’ level of acquisition of English.

Turtle Creek Elementary School (4K-2)