Newcomers:
Kindergarteners

Requirements

Kindergartners must be 5 years old on or before September 1.

Documents required at registration for enrollment:

• Birth Certificate (copy acceptable)
• Current immunization records
• Physical examination (PDF)
• Current physical and mailing address and phone numbers of students and parents
• Names and phone numbers of emergency contacts and individuals who may pick up the child from school. Click here to download a copy of ASD's contact information form.
• Copies of legal papers if there is a custody situation

Find your school

Use the online boundary tools to determine which neighborhood school your child can attend, or learn about the many alternative programs available.

Orientation

Kindergarten teachers will meet individually with parents and students for a brief orientation and assessment activities the week before school starts. During the orientation conference, parents will complete a questionnaire and students will participate in several activities. Call Elementary Education, 907-742-4254, for more information.

Useful resources

Watch for "The Kindergarten Year--Welcome to Students & Parents" video on ASD's cable channel 14. Check the current schedule here. Or take some time to read the following publications:

• A Parent’s Guide: What Your Child Will Learn - Kindergarten to Grade 6
• A Parent's Guide: Helping Your Child Learn
  • Kindergarten to Grade 3 (PDF)
  • Grades 4-6 (PDF)