Kindergarten Readiness and Reenrollment Guidelines
To ensure that all students are set up for success in Kindergarten, we have outlined the following readiness standards for incoming students:
1. Age Requirement. All incoming students must be 5 years old by September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten.
2. Reenrollment Process for Junior Kindergarten (JK) Students
- If a student meets all Middle of the Year (MOY) goals by January of their JK year, they will be offered unrestricted re-enrollment for Kindergarten. This assumes that their progress will continue steadily throughout the remainder of the year. However, if unexpected challenges arise in the Spring, and End of Year (EOY) goals are not met, we will meet with the family to carefully evaluate the student's readiness for Kindergarten.
- If a student has not met MOY goals by January, they will be offered conditional re-enrollment. Their promotion to Kindergarten will depend on making adequate progress during the Spring semester. We will reserve a spot in Kindergarten for the student until April 30th, with a reassessment of progress during the last week of April. At the same time, we will also hold a place in Junior Kindergarten, should the student benefit from an additional year in JK.
3. Final Decisions by April 30th
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If the student shows adequate growth by the end of April, they will be officially re-enrolled for Kindergarten.
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If progress remains a concern, the student’s spot in Kindergarten will be released, and families will have the option for their child to either repeat JK or remain in the general applicant pool for Kindergarten. Additional reassessment can take place in May, June, or July to revisit their readiness for Kindergarten.
We are here to support every student’s growth and development and will work closely with each family to ensure that their child is placed in the most appropriate environment for success.
