Authority

The Board shall establish age requirements for the admission of students to first grade and to kindergarten that are consistent with state law and regulations.[1][2][3]

Guidelines

First Grade

Beginners are students entering the lowest grade of the primary school above the kindergarten level. The Board establishes the district’s entry age for beginners as six (6) years by September 1, in accordance with state law and regulations.[4][5][6]

The Board may admit as a beginner a child who is five (5) years old and demonstrates readiness for entry by the first day of the school term, upon the written request of the parent/guardian, recommendation of the district psychologist, and approval of the Superintendent.[7]

The Board is not required to admit as a beginner any child whose age is less than the district's established admission age for beginners.[7]

Kindergarten

The Board establishes the district’s entry age for kindergarten as five (5) years by September 1 of the current school term, in accordance with state law and regulations.[8]

Delegation of Responsibility

The Superintendent or designee shall require that the parent/guardian of each student who registers for entrance to school shall submit proof of age, residency, and required immunizations.[9][10]