One hour and 45 minutes will be added to the school day, a change that district officials say is keeping with new standards for achievement for students at lower grades. Kindergarten starts at 8:25 a.m. and runs to 1:30 p.m.
“It’s logical that development of academic and social, cognitive skills will be more fully supported with a full-day experience,” principal Cheryl Stickler told the school board Tuesday. She said she’s been in touch with Juneau’s…