'Thrive At Five' formally kicks off kindergarten registration for Philadelphia schools

Monday, January 22, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The School District of Philadelphia formally kicks off its campaign Monday to encourage families to register their children for kindergarten.

The program is called "Thrive At Five."
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Children must be five years old by September 1, 2024, to start kindergarten in the fall.

Superintendent Tony Watlington says high-quality, full-day kindergarten puts students on a path towards long-term success.
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"Research shows us that children who participate in high-quality, full-day Kindergarten develop better academic skills, social-emotional and behavioral skills and boosts their self-confidence," Watlington said. "These skills put them on the path towards long-term success."

Parents and guardians can register their child(ren) through May 31 on the district's website, in-person by appointment at the District's Education Center at 440 N. Broad St., or by calling their neighborhood school.

The District will hold a Kindergarten Open House Day on March 7 and a Kindergarten Open House Week May 8-12.



For more information, visit the school district's website.
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