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5112 - ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
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.
Kindergarten
A child is eligible for entrance into kindergarten if s/he attains the age of five on or before September 30th of the year in which s/he applies for entrance. A child under age six (6) who is enrolled in kindergarten will be considered of compulsory school age.
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.
The Board will designate the necessary standards and testing programs required for such early admission.
The Board may 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 school kindergarten before transferring to this District.
There will be a four (4) week trial period at the beginning of the school year when early entrance students will be carefully observed by the teacher.
First Grade
A child is eligible for entrance into first grade if s/he attains the age of six (6) on or before September 30th 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:
| A. | his/her birth certificate or similar documentation authorized by law as proof of age and birthdate; | |
| B. | a certified copy of any custody order or decree together with any modification in such an order or decree; | |
| C. | proof of residence. |
If such documents are not provided, the child may be admitted under the Superintendent's guidelines. Appropriate law enforcement authorities may be notified.
The Superintendent shall also provide 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 the District.
The Board shall provide parents with a list of those who provide screening services together with information about any screening services available through the community.
R.C. 3313.64, 3313.641, 3313.672, 3313.673, 3321.01 et seq., 3321.05, 3323.01
A.C. 3301-35-03 (F)