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2010-2011 Kindergarten Registration Information
If your child will be five years old on or before September 15, 2010 he/she will be eligible to start kindergarten. You may complete an on-line form to begin the enrollment process. If you have already contacted your neighborhood school and your child’s name is on the 10-11 kindergarten class list, there is no need to call again or fill out a form.

The district will continue to offer full day kindergarten at all elementary schools. Due to space limitations, it is possible that some families will be capped out to a classroom outside their neighborhood attendance area.

Half day kindergarten will also be offered with free transportation provided to students in the class.  It is likely that the half-day program will not be located in a district school building. The 2009-2010 half day kindergarten class met at the Valley Evangelical Free Church on Fuller Road.

Questions? Contact the principal at your school. >>School Phone Numbers

Schools are assigned based on the student's home address. If you are unsure which school your child should attend, check the district boundary map.

CLICK HERE for the 2010-11 online kindergarten registration form.

You may also call the Office of School/Community Relations at 633-5023 to learn which area school your child will attend.


Kindergarten roundup is held every April at the district elementary schools. Please call your school as soon as possible to register your kindergarten student for fall.

2010 Roundup Dates and Times

Schools Parent Information Meeting Story-Time
Pre-Kindergarten Experience for Kids
Clive April 8, 2010
7:00 p.m.
April 13, 2010
10:00-11:00 a.m
April 14, 2010
10:00-11:00 a.m. & 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Crestview April 6, 2010
7:00 p.m.
April 13, 2010
9:30-10:15 a.m.
April 14, 2010
9:30-10:15 a.m.
Crossroads April 13, 2010
7:00 p.m.
April 13, 2010
10 a.m.
Fairmeadows April 8, 2010
6:30 p.m.
April 15, 2010
Time TBA
Hillside April 15, 2010
7:00 p.m.
April 19, 2010
10:30 a.m
Jordan Creek TBA April 8, 2010
10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Phenix April 8, 2010
6:30 p.m.
TBA
Western Hills April 8, 2010
7:00 p.m.
April 29, 2010
10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Westridge April 8, 2010
6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2010
10:30-11:15 a.m. &  2:00-2:45 p.m.

 

Call the School You can call your attendance center to add your child's name to the list. >>School Numbers

Age Requirement
In Iowa, a child must be five years old on or before Sept. 15 in order to begin school. In addition, a birth certificate and a record of immunizations are requested at round-up time and required prior to the start of school.

Immunization
Iowa law requires that all students must be immunized against diptheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus (DPT), polio, rubeola and rubella (measles) before entering school. Three Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus vaccinations are required ~ one after age 4 if your child was born on or before September 15, 2000. Four Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus vaccinations are required ~ one after age 4 if your child was born after September 15, 2000.

Three hepatitis B vaccinations are required if the student was born on or after July 1, 1994.

At least one dose of Varicella vaccine is required if the student was born on or after September 15, 1997 (reliable history of Chickenpox is also accepted).

Children under the age of six should have at least one blood lead test and one dental screening before enrolling for school

A physical must be completed after age 4. Contact your school nurse or physician if you have questions about immunization requirements.


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