Beal City Public Schools
Bylaws & Policies
 

5112 - ENTRANCE AGE

The Board of Education shall establish student entrance age requirements which are consistent with Michigan Law and sound educational practice and which ensure equitable treatment.

 A.Prekindergarten
  A child is eligible for entrance into the District's prekindergarten program if s/he attains the age of four (4) on or before December 1st of the year in which s/he applies for entrance and has not yet attained the age at which s/he will be admitted to kindergarten. Children attending prekindergarten shall be charged tuition in accordance with Board policy.

 B.Kindergarten
  A child is eligible for entrance into kindergarten if s/he attains the age of five (5) on or before December 1st of the year in which s/he applies for entrance and meets residence requirements. The child may not be placed in an alternative program without permission of the parent.

M.C.L.A. 380.1147, 380.1561
A.C. Rule 340.4