Ensure Your Child's Success in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program!

The VPK program follows the school year calendar, with holidays listed in the VPK Parent Handbook. The Title I program runs for 180 days, and the Semester program for 90 days. Attendance is crucial for both funding and your child's success in kindergarten. Regular attendance is required to stay in the VPK program.

Tardiness:
The instructional day starts promptly at the specified time from your orientation. Late arrivals disrupt the class and make it harder for your child to settle in. While occasional lateness happens, it should not become a habit.

Absence:
Students can miss up to 20% of VPK instructional time. Absences should be documented in advance when possible. Excused absences include:

Hospitalization of the child or parent
Illness requiring a home-stay
Death of an immediate family member
Court-ordered visitation
Parent or guardian’s military deployment

Send a written note when your child returns to school.

Verification:
You must sign a verification form to confirm your child’s attendance for funding purposes. Return these forms promptly at the end of each month.

Screening Requirement:
Every VPK student must take the statewide kindergarten screening, regardless of the type of kindergarten they will attend.

Lake County Schools

(VPK) Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Policies

Attendance Policy

Discipline Policy

Transportation Guidelines