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Sperry Pre-K Enrollment for 2021-2022 School Year

By Taylor, Traci

Sperry Schedules Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment

Parents and guardians will be able to phone their request to reserve a spot for their child in pre-kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year Monday, March 22^nd through Wednesday, March 24^th from 9 AM to 1 PM in the administration office, 918-288-7213, extension 100.  Beginning March 25^th, packets for enrollment will be available for pick-up at the administration office during normal business hours. A drop box for completed packets will be available as well.  Pre-kindergarten has limited enrollment, so enrollment will only be confirmed for those students with completed enrollment packets that have been returned to the administration office.  After all openings have been filled, prospective students will be placed on a waiting list.

Pre-kindergarten enrollment is for children who will be four years of age by September 1, 2021 but will not turn five years of age prior to Sept. 2, 2021. 

With their completed enrollment packet, parents need to provide copies of the following:

• Proof of residency within the Sperry School district (residents of Quail Hollow require a property tax receipt),
• Current utility bill showing your name and physical address,
• Driver’s license/ state-issued identification.
• Child’s certified birth certificate, and
• Child’s immunization record.

All applicants must complete a Home Language Survey for the 2021-2022 school year. This document will be included in the enrollment packet.  Assistance in completing this form will be available for those who need it. Parents should bring a copy of the Indian Card for Native American students. 

Because Sperry Elementary strives to prepare each student for future success, a comprehensive, full-day pre-kindergarten program has been offered since 2008. While pre-kindergarten is not required by the state of Oklahoma, research from The Urban Child Institute found that pre-kindergarten students show 61% improvement in letter recognition compared to students who did not attend pre-kindergarten. Additionally, students who attend pre-kindergarten show 31% improvement in spelling and 27% improvement in math.

Sperry Public Schools recognizes the value of important foundational knowledge provided and social interaction opportunities within a pre-kindergarten program. Research shows that children who participate in pre-kindergarten are better prepared for school and score higher on reading and math scores. Sperry 3^rd reading assessment scores have been at or above State average for several years. In addition, the percentage of 3^rd grade students meeting the Reading Sufficiency Act requirements to be eligible to advance to 4^th grade have also consistently been at or above the State average. It is the belief of the administration, teachers, and staff that this success begins with a pre-kindergarten program that is well-rounded and focuses on developmental and kindergarten readiness for all students no matter their ability as they begin their educational journey.

Curriculum in all pre-kindergarten classes is based on the notion that all children can learn and learning at this early age is most easily achieved through play. Developmentally appropriate activities are designed to provide real life experiences and to build on a child’s previous knowledge base.  Sperry’s pre-kindergarten program teaches standards related to fine and gross motor skills, social/emotional skills, intellectual skills, reading skills, and math skills. Skills taught include daily lessons designed to build the foundation for future reading and math skills, as well as fostering social and emotional skills that will be essential for success in the kindergarten program. Sperry pre-kindergarten students enjoy active learning experiences that are age appropriate and prepare them for the rigors of kindergarten.

When entering a pre-kindergarten class at Sperry, one might see students interacting with the teacher and assistant in a whole group activity or in small groups working on individualized skills. While fostering independence, the notion of learning through play is also an important aspect that can be seen in the classrooms. Centers are designed for students to engage in activities that allow them to interact with each other while increasing their knowledge base in relation to reading, math, science, and social studies. Since technology is a very important tool used to enhance instruction, pre-k students might be seen interacting with lessons on the Smart Board or learning computer skills in the computer lab in preparation to be a part of Sperry’s one-to-one Chromebook experience that begins with kindergarten classrooms. Sperry strives to achieve excellence in education at all levels, and pre-kindergarten is no exception. 

While enrollment is not required to be completed in March, class sizes are limited.  Enrollment is on a first come first served basis. Once classes are filled, students will be put on a waiting list, and parents will be notified of openings if and when they occur. Transfers will be available for out of district students who are wishing to attend Sperry’s pre-kindergarten program, and parents may fill out enrollment packets designated for those wishing to transfer. 

We look forward to enrolling all our new pre-kindergarten students who will be attending Sperry during the 2021-2022 school year.