Norwell Schools is Piloting Full-Day Kindergarten Next Year

Norwell Schools has announced plans to pilot one section of full-day kindergarten at the Cole and Vinal Elementary Schools during the 2012-2013 school year. Norwell Schools currently offers half-day kindergarten to children in Norwell. There are limited spots available for the full-day program so Norwell Schools will be choosing students based on a lottery system.

Norwell Schools Full-Day Kindergarten

Norwell Schools will be charging a fee for the full-day kindergarten program. The tuition is estimated to be $5,700, or one-half of the total per-pupil expenditure from the 2011 fiscal year. Those interested in the full-day kindergarten program through Norwell Schools are invited to register online for the lottery or by phone by calling Ms. Tricia White at the Norwell Public Schools Central Administration Office at 781-659-8800. Lottery registration closes on Friday, March 9, 2012 with the drawing to be announced at a later date.

Norwell Schools Info Sessions for Full-Day Kindergarten

Norwell Schools will be hosting informational presentations about the program and process onTuesday, February 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cole School Library and at 6:30 p.m. in the Vinal School Library. The sessions will be led by Norwell Schools administrators and teachers who will answer questions and explain more details about the program. Norwell residents are invited to attend either session regardless of which school their child will attend.

Norwell Schools Half-Day Kindergarten Registration Starts in March

Norwell Schools will also be taking registrations in March for half-day kindergarten at the Vinal School and the Cole School for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents with the last name beginning with letters A-K are asked to visit the school to register on March 6 between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Parents with the last name beginning with letters L-Z are asked to visit the school to register on March 7 between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.