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Media Advisory: Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration is Now Open

WHAT:
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration is now open 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. (1003.21.2,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)

• Parents will also be required to complete the kindergarten dismissal form

For more information on kindergarten registration, click here.

WHEN
Kindergarten registration is now open and will run throughout the summer months leading up to the 2011-12 school year

WHERE:
All elementary schools in Duval County

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