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Designed for children who are new to a school setting, Gear Up for Kindergarten helps students build confidence, become familiar with daily routines, and make a smooth transition to Kindergarten at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center.

Includes transportation, breakfast, and lunch.

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Get a head start on back-to-school shopping by viewing your student's supply list today. Having the right supplies on hand helps students start the school year prepared and ready to learn.

Visit our website to find your school's supply list and begin checking items off your list this summer!

School Supply List / Lista de útiles escolares

 

Student Health Requirements

If your child is entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, 9th, or 12th grades and for any student who is entering D200 from outside of Illinois, certain health records and examinations are required before the start of the school year. 

To ensure your student is ready for a successful first day, please review the required health forms, physicals, immunizations, dental exams, and vision exams for their grade level.

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Programs

Kindergarten

Kindergarten in D200 is a full-day program. To be eligible to attend kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1st of the year they begin.

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Kindergarten students reading with teacher

PreK

D200 offers tuition-based, dual language, grant-funded, and special education PreK programs. Both morning and afternoon sessions are available.

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PreK students painting

Celebrate Families - Birth to 3 Program

Free to D200 families, this program, held at Olson Elementary, offers support to families with children from birth to age 3, including screenings, playgroups, a teen parent program, and more.

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Birth-3 students at play table

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We are committed to providing a comprehensive foundation for all students and we regard the success
of every student as our collective responsibility.

 

Students will acquire the skills and knowledge for personal success in life, college, and/or career.

We will…

  • Provide a safe learning environment
  • Develop positive relationships with all members of the school community
  • Collaborate to ensure all learningexperiences are purposeful
  • Embrace diversity