Kindergarten Registration -
2008-2009 School Year

Below is information that may be of use to you in registering your child for kindergarten.

More complete information on what you need to know as the parent of a new Kindergarten student will be in our Kindergarten Handbook available at spring registration, March 31st - April 4th.

Age of Admission:

To enter kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before August 31. (Note: Please call your school if information is needed regarding early entrance requirements.  Child must be five years old on or before October 31st to test for early entrance). For a list of elementary schools and contact information, click here.

Where to Enroll:

Your child should be registered before the first day of school at the school nearest your home. A special week is set aside in the spring for registration of kindergarten children. For the 2008-09 school year, registration will be March 31st-April 4th. Unsure of what school your child will attend? Contact the Transportation Department at: 360-563-3525.

Records:

Your child's birth certificate or hospital birth record is required when enrolling him/her in school. We are required to use the child's legal name for his/her student records.

What to Bring:

To register your child for school, please bring:

• Child's birth certificate
• Proof of address
  (Government I.D., Power Bill, Property Tax Statement, etc.)
• Child's immunization forms
  Click Here for New Kindergarten Immunization Requirements
• Emergency phone numbers (2)
• Name and phone number of your family doctor
• Parent's phone number at work