Central Kitsap School District

Jump Start K is a FREE, 20-week program for kids who will start kindergarten in 2021. It helps students without access to high-quality preschool gain the skills and confidence they need to be ready for success in school. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are running the Jump Start Kindergarten program virtually only. Qualifying students attend school virtually from February through mid-June.

Do We Qualify?

Eligible families:

• Do not qualify for a state or federal programs (such as HeadStart)
• Cannot afford preschool
• Have a child who will be 5 by Aug. 31, 2021
• Have a child with an academic or social need (we will screen students for eligibility)

Interested?

The application deadline for the 2021 program has passed. Information about the 2022 program will be posted here next fall.

Questions? Contact Lara Richardson at LaraR@ckschools.org or Jill Carlson at JillC@ckschools.org.

Virtual Jump Start K

Students will be assigned to a Central Kitsap teacher for 20 weeks of instruction that will help prepare them for Kindergarten. Families will be provided with weekly hands-on activities for their student and weekly virtual social-emotional learning times via a Google Meet/Zoom.

We will hold Family Engagement webinars throughout the program on various topics concerning education strategies and skills, motivation, behavior, health, and more. Teachers will hold office hours throughout the week to assist families with any questions, to conduct testing, or just meet with families.

Suggested Weekly Learning Plan

Wednesdays are reserved for independent work time.