Bright Futures Kindergarten

What is Bright Futures Kindergarten (BFK)?

  • Bright Futures Kindergarten is a full-day transitional kindergarten program for children that turn 4-years-old on or before August 31 of the current school year and live within the school boundaries of Mark Twain, Olympic View, Rainier View, Silver Lake or Valhalla. Research shows students who are proficient in reading by the end of third grade are more likely to graduate from high school. BFK focuses on essential academic and social-emotional skills to ensure our scholars are at grade level as readers by the end of the third grade. 

    BFK is a full-day program that runs Monday-Friday and follows the FWPS school calendar. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do families apply to BFK?

    Because BFK is a transitional program, and a hybrid between preschool and kindergarten, families that are interested in registering their child in BFK must submit a Pre-Screening Application for Preschool to be considered.
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  • Will scholars still go to kindergarten for the following school year?

    Yes. BFK is a transitional kindergarten program that focuses on academic and social-emotional skills to prepare children for a successful transition in kindergarten. 
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  • Who teaches BFK classes?

    BFK classes are taught by a certificated teacher with a paraeducator for support. The classes are limited to 20 scholars. 
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  • Where are BFK classes located?

    The program is offered at Lake Dolloff, Mark Twain, Olympic View, Silver Lake, Rainier View, and Valhalla. Each school serves scholars that live within the school’s service areas.  
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  • When are BFK classes held?

    Classes will begin the Monday after the first day of FWPS schools and run Monday through Friday. BFK will follow the same schedule and breaks as FWPS schools.  
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  • What is Bright Futures Kindergarten (BFK)?

    Bright Futures Kindergarten is a full day transitional kindergarten program focused on essential academic and social emotional skills needed for school. The Bright Futures K program helps ensure our scholars are on grade level as readers by the end of the third grade. Data shows students who are proficient in reading by the end of third grade are more likely to graduate. 
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