4K Program
Welcome to the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's 4K Program! The District offers half day 4K at four locations: Deerfield Elementary, Forest Ridge Elementary, Salvation Army, and Shepard Hills Elementary. Click the 4K Staff Directory Button Below to view information about our teachers at each location.
Enrollment Information
Looking to enroll your 4K student? Visit our 4K Enrollment page for details.
2018-19 Information
4K students will begin the year on a "staggered start". All 4K students will be assigned one day on either September 4, September 5, or September 6, and will attend during their assigned session time. This day will be used for teaching routines, acclimating to the school environment, and getting to know the children in a small group setting. All 4K students will have their second day of school on Monday, September 10.
Click the button below to view the 2018-19 school supply list.
Back to School Dates
August 29, 5:00-6:30: 4K Open House
September 4-6: 4K staggered start days
September 10: 4K second day of school
October 18, 3:30 - 8:30 pm: 4K Picture Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 22: No school for 4K students
October 22, 7:30 - 11:30 am: 4K Picture Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 24, 3:30 - 8:30 pm: 4K Picture Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences
4K Curriculum
Students will be involved in a structured educational program which will allow them to develop skills in the following areas:
Mathematic Skills
- Rote Counting
- Identifying numbers/shapes/colors
- Sorting and comparing
Social & Emotional Skills
- Expressing self
- Developing self-control during structured/unstructured activities
- Communicating emotions appropriately
- Demonstrating self-confidence
- Accepting responsibility
Early Literacy
- Recognizing their name
- Writing
- Identifying letters and numbers
- Recognizing concepts of print
Listening & Understanding
- Answering questions
- Following complex instructions
Speaking & Communicating
- Participating in class discussions and activities
- Communicating their needs appropriately
- Using a variety of vocabulary and language structure
Self Help
- Putting on and taking off their coat
- Zipping, snapping, and buttoning
- Maintain good personal hygiene
- Demonstrating care of personal items