Incoming Kindergarten

Parents/Guardians of all of our incoming kindergartners are asked to bring their child to Spaulding School for kindergarten screening. We will have 3 dates, May 2nd, May 17th, May 22nd. Even if your child is in one of our pre-kindergarten programs, you must bring your child for a screening and register at that time. At this screening, one of the kindergarten teachers will assess your child’s knowledge of school skills such as letters, shapes, numbers, concepts, etc. These results are used to create blended classes in the fall, and to identify areas of weakness that you might work on with your child before the fall. You may call the River Trail School (847-249-6253) or Spaulding School (847-662-3701) starting March 16th to schedule your screening for May. If your child speaks or is exposed to another language, a teacher will also screen the child’s English proficiency level at that time. This screening will help the team determine if your child is eligible for services to increase his/her knowledge and use of the English language. This score will also be used to determine eligibility in a bilingual classroom for children whose primary language is Spanish.

iPads will be available for parents/guardians for those who have NOT completed online registration.

Parents/Guardians will also be able to provide the REQUIRED proof of residency documentation (if not uploaded on the online registration process) in order to have your child registration for kindergarten 2023-2024 school year.

Documents REQUIRED:

• Official Birth Certificate.

• Physical Exam and Immunization Records within one year of school entry.

• Proof of Residency Documentation from Category 1 & 2 - Mandatory

Category 1 (one document)

• Disclosure Statement or HUD ( New Home Purchase)

• Current Real Estate Tax Bill

• Current Monthly Mortgage Statement

• Signed and Dated Lease with the expiration date

Category 2 (two documents showing CURRENT ADDRESS within the last 30 days)

• Credit Card Bill (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover)

• Gas, Electric, Water, Waste Management

• Current Home Insurance / Auto Insurance documents

• Bank Statement

The Kindergarten Parent Handbook will hopefully provide you with all the information you need to know to:

✵ Enroll your child in kindergarten

✵ Prepare you and your child so that kindergarten will be the most positive experience possible.

✵ Understand the curriculum and experiences to which your child will be exposed next year.

Kindergarten is an exciting time in the life of your child. We hope you will find this a helpful guide along your journey toward your child’s first school experience.

For more information visit the Gurnee School District 56 Health Services Website.

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