From Kindergarten to Beyond
South Seattle Emerald - June 2024
The Kinders to College initiative by Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), launched during the 2023–2024 academic year, aims to introduce college and career readiness to the youngest scholars in Federal Way. At the heart of the program, every kindergarten student can explore higher education by visiting a local Seattle college campus.
“I wanted to launch Kinders to College in FWPS because all scholars, from as early as kindergarten, should be aware of the college and career opportunities available to them,” stated Superintendent Dani Pfeiffer. “With repeated exposure to multiple post-secondary pathways, over time students will build an appetite for success,” she said, noting, “They’ll also know the avenues to take to get there.”
The program was part of a broader initiative that provides South King County students with college-related activities throughout the year. Devised as a component of Goal 5 of the district’s strategic plan, Persistence to Graduation: High School Graduation through Successful Transitions, the program aims to connect every student with successful transitions to prepare for post-secondary experiences.