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North Branford Kindergarten Registration is Feb. 6

Is your child heading to kindergarten next year? It's already time to get them registered!

 

With the 2012-13 school year in full swing, it's already time to start thinking of the 2013-14 school year with kindergarten registration for North Branford residents with children eligible to enter Jerome Harrison Elementary School to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Is kindergarten still a few years away for your child? You can also check out the which will also be held that night at JHS.

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Kindergarten registration will be held at the school, 335 Foxon Road, during three separate times: 9 a.m. to noon; 1 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. In case of school cancellation due to inclement weather, registration will be moved to Thursday, Feb. 7 at the same times.

To obtain a registration packet, call the school office at 203-484-1235. Registration packets need to be completed and brought to registration. Your child does not need to be present at the time of registration.

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In order for a child to be registered in kindergarten, the following requirements must be met:

  1. Child must be five (5) years of age on or before Jan. 1, 2014.
  2. The birth record or legal proof of birth has been examined by the principal or designee.
  3. Your child must have a 2013 physical exam. The physician and the parent must complete the blue Health Assessment Record provided by the school. This form must be filed with the school prior to the first day of Kindergarten.
  4. Proof of residency has been examined and approved by principal or designee (utility bill and/or voter registration form).

In addition, if you have specific concerns about your preschool child’s development, call 203-484-1235, for further information.

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