Washington Academy has sent out kindergarten orientation information to new Belvidere District 100 families. The event was designed to inform parents about kindergarten registration, district expectations and early school placement options, including information on the dual language lottery available at select elementary campuses. The update allows Washington Academy families to plan early, to enroll smoothly and to better understand the school transition process as young learners prepare for their elementary experience.”

Q1. What is the learning model of the Academy of Washington?

Ans. Washington Academy has an elementary model with a STEM focus that allows students to explore problem solving, technology, creativity and project based learning in the classroom.

Q2. What is family engagement at Washington Academy?

Ans. Washington Academy communicates with school notices, district communication tools, registration links, food service information, and family resources.

Q3. What kind of hands-on learning is available at Washington Academy?

Ans. Washington Academy provides hands-on learning opportunities in STEM activities, technology, group projects, and student-centered classroom learning.

Q4. What is different about Washington Academy from many of the Belvidere campuses?

Ans. Washington Academy is a thematic elementary magnet school offering a choice for families in Belvidere District 100.

Q5. Why Washington Academy for Parents?

Ans. Parents may be appealed to by Washington Academy’s STEM identity, project-based approach, connection to the district, and practical PK-5 pathway.