Kindergarten Timeline

February - Kindergarten Registration Opens

• Registration open thru March 3, 2023
• Kindergarten Readiness Guide 
• All incoming 2023 Kindergarten student needs to enroll through the ISD New Student Enrollment website

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March - Completed registration is needed

March 3, 2023: Kindergarten Registration due

Pre-K Screener for your child in March or April

• Your school will contact you
• You go with your child to the screener
• The screener is reading (letters, sounds and a few words)

March 15: Informational Event - Kindergarten families new to US public school System - Presented by ISD Family Partnership Staff

• Information Shared: Differences between US and other countries school systems / General classroom / Transportation / Lunch / On-site before and after school care programs
• Each elementary school will host a specific event to welcome kindergarten families
• Presented by ISD Family Partnership staff in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Register for the event. 

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July - Pre-K Summer School (by invitation only)

ISD Summer School Dates TBD

Pre-K Summer School (by invitation only)

• Focus on reading skills and introduction to school
• Free transportation
• Prepares students for Kindergarten

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August - September Events to Note:

August 10, 2023 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm  

“Come, ride along” on the Yellow School Bus - Optional

• Visit the ISD Kindergarten Transportation webpage to register.

Route Information: New students registered in the ISD by August 1^st will be able get route information by the end of August. Go to the online bus system.

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Online Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) - TBD (Required of All ISD families)

• All Families with children registered in the ISD will need to complete this process via Skyward. Details to follow in the Weekly Bulletin.

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“Tools4Schools” - Optional

• “Tools4Schools” An event that provides free backpacks and school supplies for families who need financial assistance. Check website for more information and to register.

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August 29, 2023 - First Day of school for grades 1-12

^{** August 29, 30 and 31}  _{Kindergarten families will be invited to a family connection meeting with your student's Kindergarten teacher during the first three school calendar days. This meeting is required.}

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^{September 1, 2023 - First Day of school for kindergarteners}