Kindergarten School Entry Board Policy
Purpose
Kindergartens currently enroll more than 100,000 children yearly. These programs provide educational environments that:
• address the individual needs of children
• promote competency in oral and written communication
• build knowledge of the physical world
• develop effective ways of interacting and cooperating with others
• encourage schools, families, and communities and businesses to share responsibilities for supporting children to become life-long learners and responsible citizens
Requirements for Admission
As defined by General Statute 115C-364 (a), a child who is presented for enrollment in kindergarten at any time during the first 120 days of a school year is entitled to initial entry into the public schools if:
• The child reaches the age of 5 on or before October 16 of that school year; or
• The child did not reach the age of 5 on or before October 16 of that school year but has been attending school during that school year in another state in accordance with the laws and rules of that state before the child moved to and became a resident of North Carolina.
To verify date of birth, an original birth certificate must be presented. In addition, a Kindergarten Health Assessment Report (PPS-2K) must be completed by the child's health care provider to document health and immunization status.
Early Admission Requirements
As defined by General Statute 115-364(d), a child who has reached the age of 4 on or before April 16 may enter kindergarten if:
• The child is presented for enrollment no later than the end of the first month of the school year; and
• The principal of the school finds, based on information submitted by the child's parent or guardian, that the child is gifted and that the child has the maturity to justify admission to the school.
Evaluation requirements and responsibilities of the school and family can be found in the full School Board Policy: HSP-J-001: Download file
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