The Ridgefield Public Schools have announced dates for 2016-17 kindergarten registration.
The dates, which follow, are for parents only. Parents will be introduced to some members of the school staff, registration forms will be reviewed, and information will be distributed.
- Branchville — Monday, Feb. 22
- Barlow Mountain — Monday, Feb. 29
- Farmingville — Tuesday, Feb. 23
- Ridgebury — Wednesday, Feb. 24
- Scotland — Thursday, Feb. 25
- Veterans Park — Friday, Feb. 26
Children who reach the age of 5 on or before Jan. 1, 2017, are eligible for enrollment.
Under state statutes, the mandatory age for children to start school is 5. Any parent who chooses to exempt a child from kindergarten must meet with the local school principal to complete exemption papers.
The Connecticut State Department of Health requires proof of immunizations (needed at registration) and a complete physical examination within one year of entry. This information should be recorded on the State of Connecticut Health Assessment Record form, which is available at registration.
Parents need to bring the following at registration: a completed Ridgefield Public Schools registration form, child’s original birth certificate or unexpired passport, parent photo ID, proof of residence (warranty deed, mortgage statement, tax bill, or lease agreement and two utility bills), and proof of immunizations with specific dates (month/day/year) for polio (IPV or OPV), measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB), hepatitis B and diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP), chicken pox (Varivax), Hepatitis A, and pneumococcus signed and stamped by a physician. Also, any other pertinent health information is to be included on the student medical history form.
During kindergarten orientation in May, parents may listen to a presentation about kindergarten. On either the registration date or during the orientation, there will be sign-up for the mini-kindergarten program taking place from May 23 to 26. Each child will attend on a specific day for one hour with other pre-kindergarten students. At Barlow Mountain, Farmingville and Ridgebury elementary schools, the orientation and mini-kindergarten program take place on the same day.
Elementary school principals will send information packets to those parents known to have prospective kindergartners. Parents of kindergarten-age children who have not received a packet may telephone their district school to obtain information and arrange a registration appointment.
Barlow Mountain Elementary School, 203-894-5800
Branchville Elementary School, 203-894-5850
Farmingville Elementary School, 203-894-5570
Ridgebury Elementary School, 203-894-5875
Scotland Elementary School, 203-894-5825
Veterans Park Elementary School, 203-894-5525
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