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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL Kindergarten-Transition Resources Enroll your child now for September!

 

 

Kindergarten-Transition Resources for Parents and Teachers

• Kindergarten-Transition Tip Sheets
• 80 Skills that Will Help Ease the Transition to Kindergarten
• Kindergarten Transition Resources from the National Child Care Information Center
• PA’s early Learning Standards in English and Spanish
• PA’s Kindergarten Learning Standards
• Getting Ready for Kindergarten in Cambodian, Chinese, English, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese
• FREE School Readiness calendar
  

 

PREPARING CHILDREN & YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE

Each year 13,000 children attend kindergarten in The School District of Philadelphia.

Less than 6,000 are pre-registered. On the first day of kindergarten, unregistered children experience chaos, long lines and waiting, frustration from adults and in some cases rejection (kindergarten classes are full).

The First day of Kindergarten is an historic event for every child. On that day children need to feel confident, safe and special. This mindset is critical to success in school.

By registering early for kindergarten, you can be assured that the school district has a space for y our child and enough kindergarten teachers to prevent overcrowding in classrooms.

Your child will also be eligible for Philadelphia’s Kindergarten is Key! special promotions and events.

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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

The School District of Philadelphia

Kindergarten Registration
Begins January 28, 2008

Enroll your child now for September!

• Kindergarten Flyer - English
• Kindergarten Flyer - Albanian
• Kindergarten Flyer - Arabic
• Kindergarten Flyer - Chinese
• Kindergarten Flyer - French
• Kindergarten Flyer - Khmer
• Kindergarten Flyer - Russian
• Kindergarten Flyer - Spanish
• Kindergarten Flyer - Vietnamese

This information provided by
The School District of Philadelphia

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A Reminder:
Your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2008.

Visit your neighborhood school to register your child and be sure to bring:

• Your child’s birth certificate
• Your child’s up-to-date immunization records

And

Don’t forget a current proof of address in the parent or legal guardian’s name. It can be a

• Gas bill
• Electric bill
• PA Driver’s license
• PA Vehicle Registration
• Pay Stub

You and your child can preview kindergarten by visiting your local school during

Kindergarten Open House

• Kindergarten Open House Day — March 4, 2008
• Kindergarten Open House Week — May 12-16, 2008

Contact your school for the specific days and times during the week.