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Kindergarten 101

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At Richfield Public Schools, we provide a world-class education with a small-town feel where your child will receive the focused, specialized attention they deserve. Our students are provided a stimulating and nurturing environment and given tools to explore the world through classes in science, social studies, literature, mathematics, arts and technology. All of our kindergartners attend full-day classes, which provides more time to develop skills for future success.

Superintendent Steven Unowsky

What will my child learn in kindergarten?

In Kindergarten, students receive instruction in early literacy and numeracy skills, social studies, science, physical education, art, music and social-emotional skills. The curriculum for our kindergarten programs is based on Minnesota Academic Standards. Please visit the MN Department of Education’s Academic Standards website to learn more about the specific content your child will learn in kindergarten.

Here are some examples of the content and skills taught within our kindergarten curriculum:

Frequently Asked Questions

The Kindergarten Enrollment Process

Early Admission

While we do not recommend early admission to kindergarten, there are students who would benefit from starting kindergarten earlier than the recommended age. If your child's birth date falls between September 1 and October 31, your child is eligible for consideration for early admission to kindergarten, based upon the following procedures:

  1. Parents/guardians must submit the Early Entrance to Kindergarten Request Form by April 1 of the year your child would enter school.
  2. Parents/guardians must submit a birth record certifying the age of your child.
  3. Children must complete an early childhood screening before requests for early admission will be considered and must have passing scores in all areas on the early childhood screening assessment. Call 612-243-3048 to schedule an appointment for an early childhood screening. We strongly encourage all children to be screened by the age of 3.
  4. We will contact you to schedule a Beginning of Kindergarten Assessment, which will be conducted by a team of experts. A decision will be made based on that assessment, which includes the following:
  • Academic readiness
  • Social-emotional and behavioral readiness
  • Developmental observations

We will schedule a meeting with you to discuss the results of the assessment. If your child is recommended for early admission, they will be placed at a school with available space, after all kindergarten-eligible students are placed. We have two elementary choice programs, which have specific enrollment language which could affect placement: Richfield Dual Language School (RDLS) and Richfield STEM Elementary. Please review our policy on Elementary Choice Programs. All District decisions are final.

First Day of Kindergarten Photos: #WeAreRichfield

Two young children, a boy and a girl, are standing in front of a brick wall. The boy is wearing a yellow shirt and the girl is wearing a pink jacket. They appear to be embracing each other affectionately.
A young girl with a warm smile stands in front of a school building, holding a water bottle and wearing a patterned backpack.
A young boy is standing in front of a colorful %22Welcome to our school%22 banner at the Richfield Centennial Elementary school.
A young girl with a bright smile stands in front of a wall with name tags, suggesting an educational or classroom setting.
A young boy with a spiky hairstyle stands in a grassy yard holding a sign that says %22First day of school%22 while surrounded by flowers and a parked car in the background.
A young girl with long brown hair is standing in front of a brick building, wearing a colorful dress with various patterns and designs.
A young boy wearing a colorful jacket and jeans stands in front of a window with decorative patterns in the background.
A young girl with blonde hair and a bright smile is standing in front of a grassy yard with a brick building in the background, wearing a black shirt with a colorful %22Hello Kindergarten%22 design.
A young girl with braided hair is holding a chalkboard sign that displays information about her first day of school.
A young girl with a bright smile stands in front of a brick building with a sign that reads %22Richfield Sheridan Hills Elementary%22.
A young boy wearing a black and red jacket stands in front of a brick building with the name %22Richfield Elementary%22 displayed on the sign.
A young child with curly hair holds a %22First Day%22 flag and stands in front of a wooden wall, smiling brightly.
A young boy with a bright smile is holding a sign that says %22Nash's First Day of Kindergarten 2025%22 against a wooden background.
A young girl with blonde hair and a striped dress stands in front of a large yellow pencil-shaped structure, surrounded by a lush green background of ivy-covered walls.
A smiling young boy in a striped shirt holds a sign that says %22First Day of Kindergarten%22 against a textured light green wall.
A young girl with blonde hair stands in front of a large tree, wearing a pink outfit and a backpack, in a grassy outdoor setting.
The image shows a young child standing in front of a large banner that displays the name %22Richfield Centennial Elementary%22 and various educational symbols and graphics.
A young girl with braided hair wearing a light-colored sweater and backpack stands on a paved path surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
A young boy wearing a maroon shirt, gray shorts, and navy blue shoes stands on a concrete ledge surrounded by lush greenery and a brick building in the background.
The image shows a young girl standing in front of a colorful %22My First Day of Kindergarten 2025%22 backdrop, holding a purple backpack and smiling at the camera.
A young girl with long dark hair and red bows in her hair is sitting at a table in what appears to be a school or classroom setting, smiling brightly.
A young girl with braided hair is smiling and posing in a room with various furniture and decor items in the background.
A young girl stands in front of a colorful backdrop of oversized inflatable school supplies, including pencils, crayons, and a backpack, suggesting an educational or back-to-school theme.
A young boy with glasses is holding a chalkboard sign that displays information about his first day of kindergarten, including his name, the date, and details about his teacher and interests. The background shows a wooden door and wall.
A young girl with curly hair and a bright smile, wearing a graphic t-shirt and an olive green jacket, stands in front of a white wall.
A young girl with blonde hair is holding a chalkboard sign that displays information about her first day of kindergarten, with a colorful background of trees and a building visible behind her.
A young boy in a blue shirt stands in front of a brick building with a sign for Richfield Sheridan Hills Elementary.
A young child, wearing a pink hat, holds a chalkboard sign that displays information about their first day of kindergarten, with the background featuring a couch and a window overlooking greenery.
A young boy with a bright smile stands in front of a wooden wall decorated with colorful star-shaped cutouts.
A young child in casual clothing stands in front of a colorful %22Welcome Back to School%22 banner, surrounded by balloons and other decorations, suggesting a school or educational setting.
A young girl with long dark hair is holding a chalkboard sign that announces her first day of kindergarten, with the background showing a grassy area and parked cars.
A young girl with blonde hair stands in front of a large tree, wearing a pink vest and red pants, with a red car visible in the background.
A young girl with red hair and glasses stands on a scooter in front of a house, surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A young girl in colorful clothing and pink boots stands in front of a backdrop of large, whimsical school-themed decorations.
A young child, wearing a white shirt and khaki pants, is smiling and posing in front of a colorful, school-themed backdrop with a %22Back to School%22 sign and various school-related decorations.
A young child is sitting in front of a colorful %22Welcome Back to School%22 backdrop decorated with various school-related items such as balloons, flags, and sports equipment.

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