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Needs Based 4K

Needs-Based 4-year-old Kindergarten (4K) is a non-tuition based, academically and standards driven program designed to meet the needs of students that require additional teaching and learning experiences to prepare them for 5-year-old Kindergarten. Students are assessed using a developmental screener to identify the students that would most benefit from this full-day program. Students are taught in literacy rich classrooms with a focus on reading, writing, hands-on mathematics, social sciences, language and related arts such as art, physical education and music. Students are taught the SC Early Learning Standards adopted by the state of South Carolina.
 
Needs-Based 4K (non-tuition):
The 4K application process for the 25/26 school year will begin February 10, 2025. Please note that your child must be 4 on or before September 1 to apply for the 4K program. To apply, visit the front office of your zoned elementary school with the following information: 
  • Your child's legal birth certificate
  • One proof of residence
You will be given a screening date and time. 4K screenings will be scheduled between February - June 2025. You will be notified in mid-late July of your child's status with the program. (Please note that not every child screened for the program is accepted into the program.) As part of the screening process for 4K, we screen students for basic concepts, motor and language skills.
 
**There is no school of choice for non-tuition based 4K**

 

Coordinator of Youth and Family Services Davida Price

Davida C. Price
Coordinator of Youth and Family Services
(803) 476-3165

 

 

 

Kristin Dashiell
Kristin Dashiell
Administrative Assistant
803-476-8250
kdashiel@lexrich5.org