Overview
The Kindergarten Enrichment and Enhancement Program of District 39 (KEEP39) is an optional, fee-based, half-day kindergarten program that offers enrichment experiences to complement the district's traditional, half-day academic kindergarten, providing students with high-quality programming that extends through the end of the elementary school day. The fee is $6,460 per student. A waiver is available for eligible families. Registration opens on Monday, January 23, 2023 and families are invited to enroll for KEEP39 during the enrollment process. Register by March 1 to guarantee your spot.
• KEEP39 Information Sheet (updated for 2023-24 academic year)
• KEEP39 Benefits Presentation
Benefits of KEEP39
KEEP39 is held in your child’s home school with your child’s peers under the supervision of certified District 39 kindergarten teachers and specialists. All enrichment experiences are designed and led by D39 staff. As a result, KEEP39 provides your child with increased opportunities for socialization, play and social-emotional exploration in a familiar, low-stress setting.
In addition, KEEP39 offers the following benefits:
- Expanded exploration in reading, writing, math, science and social studies
- Nature-based experiences with access to the outdoor classroom
- Increased comfort and familiarity with the kindergarten setting
- Continuity of environment for your child
- Increased transition convenience for families
KEEP39 Information and Schedule
A kindergarten day for a KEEP39 student begins at 8:35 am and ends at 3:15 pm. In alignment with all D39 schools and academic programs, KEEP39 students are dismissed at 2:15 pm every Friday. Students enrolled in KEEP39 participate in a half-day kindergarten with KEEP39 enrichment opportunities during the afternoon.
KEEP39 includes the following:
- Lunch/recess
- Theme-based exploration through enrichment centers and stations
- Nature-based experiences with access to the outdoor classroom
- STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
- Music, movement and cooperative games
- Play-based enrichment opportunities
KEEP39 Eligibility
You may use this unofficial school locator to confirm which school your child will attend.