A child is eligible for entrance into kindergarten if s/he attains the age of five (5) on or before September 30th 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 to undertake a program of education. 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.

There will be a six (6) week trial period at the beginning of the school year when early entrance students will be carefully observed by the teacher.

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 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, and speech and communications.

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