Transitional First Grade Program
for the 2009-10 school year
Transitional First Grade (T-1) is a literacy-focused, full-day program that is a bridge between kindergarten and first grade. Now in its eighth year, T-1 gives students an excellent start in school. It is offered at Sacajawea, Hough, and Eleanor Roosevelt elementary schools.
Children who might qualify for T-1:
• have completed an accredited private kindergarten program but do not meet the age requirement for first grade (six years of age on or before August 31);
• will turn six by Dec. 31, 2009;
• have completed kindergarten in Vancouver Public Schools, but are not quite ready developmentally for first grade;
• meet the age requirement for first grade, but have never had formal schooling.
Applications for the 2009-10 school year will be available at all elementary schools April 7 through May 22. Screening for students who meet the qualifications for T-1 will take place June 22–25.
For more information, please contact Molly Mowrer at 313-1020.
