REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN THIS WEEK
Kindergarten Registration
Pea Ridge Primary School registration for the 2017-18 school year for kindergarten students will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, March 17.
Students entering kindergarten for the 2017-18 school year must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2017, according to Arkansas State law. A student will not be enrolled until all of the following documents have been presented to the school:
• Proof of Physical (filled out by physician) or signed exemption form (available at registration)
• Proof of birth date: One of the following documents may be used to indicate the child’s age: Birth certificate, statement by local registrar or county recorder certifying the child’s date of birth, attested baptismal certificate, passport, and affidavit of date and place of birth by child’s parent or guardian, previous school records, or U.S. military identification.
• Updated Immunization Record. The immunization requirements for kindergarten enrollment are:
• 4 DTaP (with at least one dose on/after 4th birthday)
• 3 Polio (with at least one dose on/after 4th birthday)
• 2 MMRs (dose must be on/after first birthday and second at least 28 days after first dose)
• 3 Hepatitis B (The third dose needs to be after 6 months of age)
• 1 Hepatitis A (On/after first birthday).
• 2 Varicella (dose must be on/after first birthday. The second dose needs to be at least 28 days after dose 1. History only from physician/health care professional in lieu of a vaccination. In lieu of vaccination, we must have proof of a filed exception paper for the 2017-18 school year.
• Social Security Card
• Proof of residency in Pea Ridge School District: A current utility bill (Water, Electric, or Arkansas Western Gas accepted) or real estate tax receipt showing parents’ name and 911 addresses.
The following will not be accepted: P.O. Box number, personal property tax receipt, or a utility bill that is past due or subject to disconnect.
For information, call Jenn Spivey, registrar, Pea Ridge Primary Registrar, at 800451-5395.
Pre-kindergarten registration
Pea Ridge Pre-K registration for the 2017-18 school year will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 17, in the Professional Development Center. A grant through the Endeavor Foundation will provide funding for 20 children to attend at no cost. Children who attend through the grant must meet Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) criteria to qualify for these spots. Twenty tuition-based spots will also be available and have no restrictions to apply.
Students must be 4 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2017, in order to be eligible for enrollment. A student will not be enrolled until all of the following documents have been submitted (with a complete application) AND have received a phone call from the Pre-K staff confirming that the application process is complete:
• A copy of Birth Certificate OR an official hospital record with date of birth listed
• 4-year-old Health Screening (if your child has not had his/her 4-year-old screening yet, bring in his/ her 3-year-old screening)
• Social Security card
• ARKids First card (if applicable to your child)
• Updated Immunization card
• ABC applicants MUST provide Income Verification (W2s, tax returns, 30 days of current pay check stubs, or notarized statement of no earned income)
Applications will be accepted upon a first come, first serve basis. The Pre-K is located in the Professional Development Center at 1536 N. Davis St. For information, call Katie Rhine, Pea Ridge Pre-K director, at 800-451-0608.