4K Registration Questions & Answers

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    Registration Documents

    1. Is there a registration fee required for the 4K program?

    No, there is no registration fee required for the 4K program in the 香蕉影视.

    2. What types of Proof of Residency are required?

    A proof of residency document is required.  A mortgage contract, rental agreement or utility bill from the provided address (water, light, etc.) If the parent and student live at an address for which the parent is not the owner, a notary form is required.

    3. Can the parent provide an immunization record after 4 year old shots/dr. visit OR exemption certificate provided by the health department? 

    A current immunization record is required.  Parents are to submit the current form and provide an updated form to the teacher after the 4 year old checkup/shots.  An immunization form must be included in the enrollment packet at registration.  Immunization Exemption certificates issued by the state health department or doctor’s office are allowable in the place of a current immunization record. 

    4. Will a letter stating that the Medicaid card is approved and is on the way acceptable?

    Yes.  The enrollment packet will become inactive however, if the Medicaid card is not presented to the school/teacher within 30 days of registration.

    5. Is a certified birth certificate required?

    Yes, an official birth certificate is required.  The certificate issued by the hospital with the child’s feet prints is not acceptable.  This documentation is required as proof of age.

    6. Are parents required to submit current pay stubs or tax W2s for proof of income?

    If the student does not have a Medicaid card, a pay stub or tax document is required.  

     

    Registration Days

    1. Are parents required to register the student for the home zoned school?

    Yes. There is no special permission for 4K students.  All students must register for his or her zoned school.  The home address will be verified and approved before the online enrollment packet is marked complete. 

    *If a move occurs prior to or during the school year, careful consideration should be given to moving from the zoned school because a 4K spot is not guaranteed in another location.  In most cases, 4K classes are full with many students on a waiting list to be accepted.  Once enrolled in one class and a move occurs, students are not guaranteed a spot out of zone or at another location.  

    2. Is a complete enrollment packet required in order to be considered for acceptance?

    Yes. ALL required documents, signed forms, and accurate contact information MUST be complete before the student will be considered for acceptance into the program. 

    3. What are the dates for registration? 

    Registration opens on February 20th and ends on March 25th.

    4. Can you register after March 25th?

    Yes, however, students who are registered late are not guaranteed to be screened prior to summer break and may risk being placed on a waitlist. 

     

     

    Acceptance and Waiting List

    1. What happens if a parent does not show for the screening appointment for their child?

    All registered students will be provided a screening appointment.  These screening appointments are for the teachers to test the students on their school readiness ability.  The test scores will be used to prioritize the students for acceptance consideration and are required by the State Department of Education.  No student will be placed without a screening score.  If the parent/student is a no show for the screening appointment, the student’s file will be placed on the Screening Wait List and consideration for acceptance into the program will be delayed.

    2. What are acceptance procedures and waiting list procedures?  

    Acceptance into the 4K program is not guaranteed and space is limited.  There are two rounds of acceptance:  Round One, following Spring registration, will place the qualifying students into the program who are found to be the most at-risk in school readiness skills.  Round Two, following July registration, will place the remaining students who are next on the list for enrollment.  Each class will have 20 spots for enrollment.  If a student withdraws and an opening occurs, the next student on the waiting list will be contacted.  ALL parents will receive a letter stating acceptance or waiting list status.

    3. When will Acceptance Letters be mailed?

    Acceptance letters will be mailed to parents on May 31, 2024.  Parents should not expect to receive a letter of acceptance or waiting list placement until that time.  Parents should wait to contact their zoned school concerning acceptance until the end of June.  It is VERY important that all contact information is current and correct.  Letters will be mailed to the address provided and receipt of the letter cannot be guaranteed.

     

    Start of School

    1. When will parents be contacted about the start of the school year?

    All parents will receive a contact phone call, postcard, or welcome letter from their child’s new 4K teacher in July.  The teacher will provide information specific to the school and classroom.  Information will also be provided on the required 4K Orientation Meeting. (See below)

    2. When is the First Day of School?

    The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Monday, July 22nd.  Teachers will provide parents with specific information on the school’s start and end times, arrival and dismissal procedures, etc.

    3. Are parents/guardians required to attend a 4K Orientation Meeting?

    Yes.  At least one parent/guardian is required to attend their child’s 4K Orientation Meeting.  The child will not become an official 4K student until the parent has attended this orientation and completed all the beginning of the year forms for the teacher.  Teachers will notify parents of the date and time of the orientation.  Again, the 4K Orientation Meeting is mandatory.

    4. What supplies will the student need to bring to school?

    Each teacher/school will provide parents with a school supply list in July.  However, a regular-sized book bag and rest mat are required items for every 4K student.