Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten
Registration Process
Contact:
Gina
Jachimowicz
5608
Boundary Ave
Rock Hall, MD 21661
410-778-2355
[email protected]
Kent
County Public School system, has announced the dates for pre-kindergarten and
kindergarten registration for Kent County residents. Please contact your home school to schedule
an appointment.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Kent
County Public Schools is pleased to offer FREE full day Pre-Kindergarten
(locally and state funded) to all children who reside in Kent County and will
be four years of age on or before September 1, 2019. The overall goal of the program is to provide
learning experiences to develop and maintain school readiness skills necessary
for successful school performance. The
program achieves this goal by providing developmentally appropriate experiences
that address the cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs of young
children.
Income
eligibility information is collected from all families as part of the
registration process. Children who are
economically disadvantaged, homeless, enrolled in preschool special education,
limited English proficient, or exhibit lack of readiness will receive immediate
notice of Pre-Kindergarten school assignment. Those who are eligible under other criteria will receive confirmation of
school assignment on or before July 30th. In some cases, the parent/guardian may be
responsible for transporting their child to and from school. We look forward to serving your family in the
Kent County Public School District!
KINDERGARTEN
The
State of Maryland requires children to attend kindergarten before entering
first grade. Children who are five years
of age by September 1, 2019 must register and attend
kindergarten
before entering the first grade. There
are some exceptions to the law.
Parents
may:
-
apply
for a home school instruction program as an alternative to the school
attendance
requirement.
-
request
a one-year level of maturity waiver if they believe a delay in school
attendance
is in the best interest of their child.
Parents
having questions about registration are invited to phone their area elementary
school. County residents are also asked to contact the school’s principal if they know of
a
child who should be enrolled but whose family have not received registration
information.
As
a reminder, a regulation pertaining to lead poisoning went into effect in 2003
for students residing in areas designated as at risk for lead poisoning.
Documentation from a physician will have to be provided that certifies that if
the child resides in an at-risk area, or has ever resided in an at-risk area,
has undergone blood testing for lead poisoning. Forms for this purpose will be available at the school.
Please contact your child’s home school to set up a registration day appointment.
On registration day, parents should bring the
following documents:
? the child’s birth certificate
? the child’s completed Immunization and Health Inventory forms
? proof of residence (one of the following):
= electric, gas, or water bill
= property tax/real estate tax bill
= lease or rental agreement
= contract of sale (including settlement or mortgage
statement)
= homeowner’s/renter’s insurance statement/policy
? the child’s Social Security card
? the parent’s Photo ID
? Guardianship: Proof of custody if not birth parent
For Pre-K only:
? proof
of income
If claiming income eligible, a form will be completed
during the application process and verified through the Supervisor of Student
Services
at the Central Office
Health
Form: Part 1 of the health form must be
filled out by a parent or guardian.
Part 2 of the health form must be
completed by your family physician.
NOTE: IF THE
CHILD HAS BEEN EXAMINED AFTER January 1, 2019 AND A COPY OF THE RESULTS IS
PRESENTED AT REGISTRATION TIME, ANOTHER CHECKUP IS NOT REQUIRED.
Revised 03/05/2019