School of Choice! Learn more about our year-round school!

One of the many things that makes Urbandale unique is the year-round elementary school found right in the heart of UCSD. Any family living within UCSD boundaries, or living outside UCSD boundaries who apply for open enrollment, can choose to attend our year-round school located at Karen Acres Elementary. Bus transportation is available anywhere within district boundaries outside of the Karen Acres walk zone.

“Year-round” means we’re able to provide even more learning opportunities throughout the year, but it does not mean that students go to school every day of the year. Karen Acres is in session the same number of days as elementary schools on the traditional year calendar. The schedule provides more frequent breaks throughout the year which gives everyone the chance to reset and refresh. On most breaks, Karen Acres offers optional, theme-based programming for a small fee. This provides families additional childcare and gives kids fun, hands-on learning experiences that include fantastic field trips.

Our year-round calendar provides:

• a full six-week break in the summer,

• a two-week fall break,

• a full week at Thanksgiving,

• an extra week at spring break,

• and a week in May.

If your child(ren) will be a new student(s) at Karen Acres, we invite you to learn more about school registration!

Check out our new playground!

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Hear from Students, Parents, and Staff

(Note: The videos below were recorded in the 2022-23 school year in preparation for the year-round program to move from Rolling Green Elementary to Karen Acres Elementary. Enjoy hearing from our students, parents, and staff about what makes our year-round program so very special!)