Age and Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten 2011-2012

These are the official kindergarten requirements for the 2011-2012 school year:

• To enroll in kindergarten, state law requires children to be 5 years old by September 30.
• To enroll in full-day kindergarten there is an additional fee and space is limited. Deposits were required at many schools by April 1st.
• Your child must have current immunizations
• You must complete the official district paperwork. The best part about getting the forms online is that you can type in your answers. If you have multiple children in the same family save a lot of time by simply completing the form, then changing out for child’s name and birth date information.

You can start the enrollment process for kindergarten online 

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Use the school district website to locate your neighborhood school and pick up all of the necessary forms before heading down to your school. Many school offices are closed the month of July so you will want to call ahead for summer hours.

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Check out my article about Clark County public school enrollment options. 

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Immunization requirements:

• Four DPT doses: 4th dose must be on or after the 4th birthday
• Three Polio doses: 3rd dose must be on or after the 4th birthday
• Two MMR doses: 1st dose must be after the 1st birthday. 1st and 2nd dose must be separated by at least 28 days.
• One Tdap dose: A child enrolling in 7th grade is required to have 1 Tdap (Bordetella Pertussis) dose unless it has been < 5 years since the last Td dose .
• Two Hepatitis A doses: 2nd dose must be given at least 6 months after the 1st dose. (Required for students new to Nevada or District after July 1, 2002.)
• Three Hepatitis B doses: Must have a minimum of 4 months between 1st and 3rd dose and > 6 months old when 3rd dose was given. (Required for students new to Nevada or District after July 1, 2002.)
• Two Chicken Pox (Varicella) doses: 1st dose on or after 1st birthday. 1st and 2nd dose must be separated by at least 28 days. (Required for students new to Nevada or District after July 1, 2011). Physician verification of past disease required.

Countdown to Kindergarten Event at Centennial Hills Library

This is a great event to take your kindergarten student! School starts just two weeks after this event and it will be time to start the new sleep routines and get ready for an exciting year in big kid school.

Friday, August 12th at 3:00 pm

Location: Centennial Hills Library

Kindergarten Countdown

Do you have little ones who are about to start school? Bring them in for fun stories, songs and other activities. We’ll also have tips for parents on making the first day a little easier for you and your new student. This program is for kids starting Kindergarten in the fall and their parents. Space is limited; please pick up your pass one half hour before the program starts.

Also check out this comprehensive checklist from the Oklahoma State Department of education to print out and evaluate your child’s readiness for kindergarten.

Here is CCSD less comprehensive guide  to what students will learn in kindergarten, and a summer newsletter of activities for incoming kindergartners.

Plan NOW for Full Day Kindergarten – Interest List Due APRIL 1!

If your child will be attending kindergarten in Clark County Schools next September it is critical to get your applications in NOW.

Should you not be able to make it to the school to complete the full application process you must CALL THE SCHOOL to express interest by April 1.

In Las Vegas full day kindergarten is not free. Families pay $325 a month to extend the school day. You will be required to make a $100 deposit to apply. See details below.

After adding in the costs of daycare before or after school some families select to have their child attend a day care for kindergarten so that their child will stay in the same environment for the entire school day.  ***I will soon do a post listing private school full day kindergarten options***

If your child receives special education services and you need full day kindergarten you need to contact your son or daughter’s IEP team NOW to ensure there is a campus placement available.

Should you believe that your child has a developmental delay and will need special education services you must get in contact with special education NOW. Do not wait until after your child is enrolled in full time school. Contact special education immediately do not delay. If your child is over three years old but under five – contact Child Find either directly or through a referral from your pediatrician.

Full Day Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year will begin March 1st and continue through April 29th.

Registrations will only be accepted for families currently living in school zones.

All registrations accepted during this period are considered “ON TIME” regardless of the exact date you registered.

There is NO first come guarantee.

Should enrollment exceed capacity, ALL names will go to a lottery and you will be notified of your placement on May 20th.  A non refundable $100 cashier’s check or money order will be collected at the time of registration.

Should a lottery be required a refund will be issued to those who are not accepted into the program.  Only complete registrations will be accepted. A wait list will be formed beginning May 2nd with those not selected in the lottery being at the top of the list.

Your child must be 5 years old on/or prior to September 30, 2011.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All immunizations must be up-to-date.  Children may receive their “kindergarten shots” at 4 years of age.

• Tuition will be $325.00 per month
• $100.00 deposit due at time of registration (cashier’s check or money order)
• $325.00 automatic monthly payment starting September 1st
• Final $325.00 payment deducted April 1st.
• Annual Cost $2,700.00

Zone Variances will be available beginning May 2nd and considered only if there is room available in the program.  Please bear in mind that Zone Variances need to be approved by both the requested and zoned school.

Items needed for registration:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Current Immunization Record – must be up-to-date (Including kindergarten immunizations)
• Parent ID
• Proof of Address (water, power, gas – rent or sale agreement w/bill to follow up)
• Completed registration packet (available in the front office beginning March 1)