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Kindergarten registration will begin the week of April 2-6, 2007, at all elementary schools.  Children are eligible to enroll in public school kindergarten if they have attained age 5 on or before September 1 of the current school year. (1003.21, F.S.)

Before admittance to kindergarten this fall, the principal shall require evidence of the child’s age which should be documented by one of the following:

1. Birth certificate
2. Certificate of Baptism
3. Insurance policy on the child’s life, which has been in force for at least 2 years
4. Bona fide religious record of child’s birth with sworn affidavit by the parent
5. Passport or certificate of arrival in the United States indicating the age of the child
6. Affidavit of age sworn by parent and signed by a public health official

In addition to the proof of age, the principal shall also require the following for children registering for kindergarten:

• Certificate of a school entry health examination performed within one year on enrollment

• Immunization record

• Proof of home address

• Social security number (optional)

Please remind your staff to refer to the 2006-2007 Student Progression Plan for enrollment/placement procedures when registering students for kindergarten for the 2007-2008 academic school year.  Thank you.