Kindergarten sign-ups slated April 21-22
Kindergarten registration for all children who will enter kindergarten this coming school year is April 21-22 at McMinnville Civic Center.
Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2005 are eligible to attend kindergarten in the 2005-2006 school year. The registration process will take about an hour and a parent will need to stay with their child throughout the registration process, according to Director of Schools Dr. Jerry Hale.
“Registration is conducted at one central location so all of our system’s personnel resources can come together to help screen the children for any possible problems that might hinder their progress next year in school,” said Dr. Hale. “The screening done is not an intelligence or achievement test. It is simply a way to pick up problems such as hearing, speech, or vision impairments.”
Tennessee Department of Education policies require all children to be screened before entering school. Any child who misses this screening will experience a minor delay next year, so school officials encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity. All children must complete one year of state-approved kindergarten before they enter first grade.
For your convenience, appointments are being accepted. If your child will attend Centertown, Dibrell, Morrison, Eastside, Hickory Creek, Bobby Ray, Irving College or West Elementary, call the school to arrange an appointment. Appointments are being accepted until April 22.
Registration will be held at the Civic Center on Thursday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Friday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Don’t forget
Parents need to bring the following items to kindergarten registration: