FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Where is full day kindergarten available?
A: All elementary schools have full day programs.

Q: Is my child guaranteed a full day slot?
A: Arlington Public Schools offer full day kindergarten to all students.

Q: How many children attend full day Kindergarten?
A: Most children attend full day kindergarten. During the 2008-2009 school year 446 children were enrolled in kindergarten. Throughout the system, 11 children attended half-day kindergarten.

Q: What is the fee for full day?
A: The tuition fee for the 2011-2012 school year is $3,000.00. Tuition fees are set in the spring prior to each school year.

Q: Why is there a fee?
A: Arlington is required to provide kindergarten students with a half-day program. The $3,000.00 fee provides the resources necessary to program the additional hours. Arlington Public Schools will not deny access to full day programs because of financial need. Please see fee waiver policy for further information.

Q: What are the hours for full day?
A: The school day begins at 8:10 and ends at 2:15.
Hours for half-day kindergarten are 8:10 -11:00.

Q: How do I find out about after school programs for my kindergarten child?
A: Look for information about after school programs on each elementary school’s web site.

Q: Is lunch available? How much does it cost?
A: Hot lunch is available at all schools. At most schools, children eat lunch in the cafeteria. For the 2009-2010 school year, lunch is $3.00 and milk is 60¢. School lunch prices are determined in the spring prior to each school year.

Q: Is bus transportation provided for kindergarten?
A: Because the elementary schools in Arlington are neighborhood schools, transportation is not provided for most students.