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WJCC presents kindergarten orientation pilot results; parents largely satisfied, staff recommend tweaks
Summary
Williamsburg-James City County Schools presented early results from a kindergarten orientation pilot at three elementary schools: staff surveys (52 responses) and 1,116 parent responses found about 70% parent satisfaction and roughly 60% reported increased child preparedness. Staff recommended reducing student experience days and expanding planning with parent representation.
Williamsburg-James City County Schools presented an update on a new kindergarten orientation model piloted this school year at D.J. Montague, Laurel Lane and Norwich elementary schools. Division staff described an eight-day model organized into two phases: student experience days (core instruction, small-group observation and relationship-building) followed by two non-attendance days for staff to make informed placement and planning decisions.
Robin Ford, joined by Dr. Karen Swan, principal of Laurel Lane Elementary, said 52 staff members completed the staff survey and 1,116 parents and…
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