Central Kitsap School District

Jump Start K

Jump Start K is a FREE, 20-week program for kids without access to high-quality preschool.

Learn more on our Jump Start K page.

Most of our students are assigned to attend the schools closest to their homes. Visit our school boundaries page to find out which school is closest to you.

You can also choose a kindergarten program based on your child's interests and learning style. To choose a school outside your boundary area, you will first need to request a transfer. We offer:

• A STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) focus at Brownsville Elementary

• An arts-infused curriculum at Silver Ridge Elementary

• A Montessori program at Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park

• A home school parent partnership program at Barker Creek Community School

If you have any questions about enrolling, call your school’s main office.

We provide bus services for students who live a mile or more from school. 

We’ll assign your child a bus stop. Drivers cannot change or add bus stops. You will need to provide your child’s driver and your school's main office with written permission to let your child off at a different bus stop. 

Talk with your child about boarding and riding the bus safely. It’s also helpful if you both memorize your route number and driver’s name. Here are some resources to help:

• Find your route

• Bus safety and rules

We also welcome you to see what the inside of a bus is like and ask us any questions. Call our Transportation staff from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 360-662-8800.

We will help your child build a foundation in math, science, reading, writing and social studies. We’ll also help your child learn other lifelong social and emotional skills.

Before school starts, we’ll ask you fill out a Kindergarten Questionnaire (also available in Spanish). This helps your child’s teacher get to know your child and meet your child’s learning needs.

Kindergarten teachers also check your child’s developing skills as part of the state WaKIDS inventory. Your child’s teacher closely observes your child’s progress and will share any concerns with you.

We’ll also use short tests throughout the year to check your child’s growth in math and literacy. 

• Kindergarten Handbook (pdf) [Also available in Spanish and Tagalog]

• Child Nutrition: find menus and how to pay for meals online

• Health Services: find out what immunizations your child needs and how to ensure your child gets any needed medications at school

• Special Education Services: find out what services we offer to students with special needs

• Learning Standards and Goals: find out what Common Core is and what students learn at each grade level