Kindergarten Registration

Published Thursday, May 8, 2008

By Staff

Kindergarten registration, and in some cases pre-kindergarten, is now taking place at several local school districts.

Parents registering their child should bring shot records, a birth certificate, Social Security number and proof of residency. Some schools also require a driver's license and proof of income if registering in the pre-kindergarten or Head Start program.

Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, and pre-kindergarten students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 and meet income eligibility standards and/or must be unable to speak and comprehend the English language. A child with a current full-time military parent also qualifies for the Pre-K program.

The dates and special information regarding kindergarten registration for local schools are as follows:

Alvord - Pre-K and kindergarten roundup runs through Thursday, May 8, at the elementary school office, 8 -10 a.m. For questions call (940) 427-2881.

Bridgeport - Pre-K and kindergarten registration is each weekday in May, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Slidell - Pre-K and kindergarten registration is May 12-15.