Kindergarten Screening

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Effective in 2009-2010, House Bill 150 requires that a child presented for enrollment to kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2023.

Parent Checklist

Below is a list of what you must bring to school the day you enroll your child:

Birth Certificate

Parents must present a birth certificate verifying that their child is at least 5 years old on or before August 31, 2023.

Proof of Residence

Parents must provide proof of their current residence to ensure the correct school assignment. This may be a utility bill, lease agreement, or deed.

Immunization Record

Parents must provide proof that their child has had the following shots required by law: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, HIB, Oral Polio Vaccine, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Hepatitis B.

Physical Exam Certification

Parents must be examined by a doctor within the first 30 days of kindergarten. You will need to have the physician who completes the exam complete a Health Screening Form that must be returned to school.