The Board of Education shall establish entrance age requirements for students which are consistent with statute and sound educational practice and which ensure the equitable treatment of all eligible children.

A child is eligible for entrance into kindergarten if s/he attains the age of five (5) on or before August 1st of the year in which s/he applies for entrance.

The Board may admit to kindergarten such children as may be ineligible by reason of age but demonstrate the ability and need to undertake a program of education except that each such child shall have attained the age of five (5) by January 1st of the school year in which s/he applies for admission.

The Board will designate the necessary standards and testing programs required for such early admission.

The Board will admit to kindergarten any child who has not attained the entrance age requirement of this District, but who was properly enrolled in an approved public or private school kindergarten before transferring to this District.

A child is eligible for entrance into first grade if s/he attains the age of six (6) on or before the August 1st of the year in which s/he applies for entrance and has completed the kindergarten program of this District or an equivalent program elsewhere and has been recommended by the teacher for advancement to the first grade. This requirement may only be waived if a request is made and approved by the District's Pupil Personnel Services Committee.

The Superintendent shall require that each child who registers for entrance to school provide:

If such documents are not provided, the child shall not be admitted and appropriate law enforcement authorities are to be notified.

The Superintendent shall also ensure that each child entering the District's kindergarten or first grade program for the first time has been properly screened for any medical or health problems as well as those related to hearing, vision, speech and communications. The cost for such screening shall be paid by:

Any parent may provide the District with a written statement indicating that s/he does not wish to have his/her child screened.

R.C. 3313.64, 3313.641, 3313.672, 3313.673, 3321.01 et seq, 3323.01
A.C. 3301-35-03 (F)

Adopted 9/10/90
Revised 2/25/10