Kindergarten Round Up 24-25

Welcome to Orchard Primary School!

2024-25 Kick-Off Schedule for our Upcoming Y5s/Kdg Families

Children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2024 (or not later than December 1, 2024, with an approved waiver) are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten.

We will be offering a full-day Young 5s program in the 2024/2025 school year in addition to our regular full-day Kindergarten program. Placement in the Young 5s program will be determined by date of birth, assessment results, and student need. Young 5s students must also be 5 by September 1, 2024 (or not later than December 1, 2024, with approved waiver).

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ALMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Kindergarten & Young 5’s ROUND UP Online Registration begins FEBRUARY 5TH Please visit almontschools.org and click on the Kindergarten Round Up Link on the homepage. • Watch our Welcome to OP Slideshow! • Complete the initial on-line registration documents. • Sign up for your child’s Screening Appointment. • Vision & Hearing screenings will take place at your child’s Kindergarten screening appointment by the Lapeer County Health Dept. Screenings will be held on APRIL 17TH and 18TH Please plan to bring the following required documents to your screening appointment: • Original Birth Certificate • Immunization Records, Vision, Hearing & Dental Screening Records • Parent’s Driver’s License/Valid ID • Proof of Residency (i.e. tax or utility bill) We are offering full-day Young 5’s in the 2024-25 school year in addition to our regular full-day kindergarten program. Placement in the Young 5’s program will be determined by date of birth, assessment results, and student need. Both programs are full-day programs, 5 days per week. Children who are 5 years old by September 1, 2024 (or not later than December 1, 2024 with an approved waiver) are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten/Young 5’s. The waiver with the pertinent information is included under the Kindergarten Round Up Documents tab. Immunizations, Vision, Dental & Hearing Screening: In order for children to enter school in the fall, they must have received their required immunizations and have had vision and dental screening within 6 months prior to the start of school. A hearing screening is strongly recommended. If you have not yet begun this process, we urge you to do so now as it takes a period of time to complete. Your county Health Department provides immunizations, vision, dental and hearing screenings on specific days free of charge. For schedule information please call your county’s Health Department. For the Lapeer County Health Dept., Child Services, the number is 810-667-0448.

Schools of Choice Families

Thank you for beginning the process of enrolling your student with the Almont School District for the upcoming school year. At this time we do not have specific information on our Schools of Choice program for the 2024/2025 school year. You may pre-register and sign up for a Screening Appointment, but your acceptance as an Almont Community Schools student will not be guaranteed until the Schools of Choice program is available.

If you have specific questions regarding the Schools of Choice Program, please contact our Superintendent’s Office at 810-798-8561.

Registration

Existing Students (enrolled in Almont Preschool)

  1. Refer to the instructions that were sent home with your student to complete the Enrollment Forms.
  2. Sign up for a Screening Appointment on April 17 or April 18.
  3. On the day of your child's Screening Appointment, bring the following original documents:
    • Child's birth certificate
    • Child's immunization records
    • Proof of residency (utility bill, tax bill, closing document, rental agreement, etc.)
    • Parents' valid ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.)

New Students (not in Almont Preschool)

  1. Fill out and submit the Pre-Registration Form in PowerSchool to begin registration.
  2. Sign up for a Screening Appointment on April 17 or April 18.
  3. On the day of your child's Screening Appointment, bring the following original documents:
    • Child's birth certificate
    • Child's immunization records
    • Proof of residency (utility bill, tax bill, closing document, rental agreement, etc.)
    • Parents' valid ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.)

Immunizations, Vision, Hearing, and Dental Screenings

Lapeer County Health Department Vision & Hearing Technicians will be on-site at Orchard Primary School during your child's Screening Appointment to screen your child.

Dental screenings within 6 months of the start of school are now required. Our local health department will provide more information soon regarding the availability of dental screenings, or you may provide proof of dental screening for your child from your dentist.

For children to enter school in the fall, they must have received their required immunizations and have had vision and dental screenings within 6 months before the start of school. A hearing screening is strongly recommended. If you have not yet begun this process, we urge you to do so now as it takes time to complete.

Your county Health Department provides immunizations, vision, and hearing screenings on specific days free of charge. For schedule information please call your county's Health Department. The Lapeer County Health Departement, Child Services: 810-667-0448.

According to Michigan Law, if a child residing in the Almont District is not five years of age on September 1, 2024, but will be five years of age not later than December 1, 2024, the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in kindergarten for the 2024/2025 school year if the parent or legal guardian notifies the school district in writing that he or she intends to enroll the child in Kindergarten. Completing and signing the registration form for enrollment is sufficient notification.