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Preschools in Auburn Local Resources Kindergarten Information Web Links Universal Pre Kindergarten Children with Special Needs				Checklist for entering Kindergarten Student Registration Form 2012 Registration Dates As parents of a youngster who will be enrolled in school for the first time in September, you may have questions concerning the kindergarten program. This section answers some of these questions and provides background information that they believe may be of interest to you. We hope that you will find this material helpful in developing your understanding of the kindergarten program. It is very important that you help prepare your youngster for the big step he or she is about to take. You can be most effective in shaping realistic expectations by becoming as familiar as possible with the objectives and the activities of the program. Both your child's teacher and principal encourage you to ask for help at any time. Click on the links below to find out more about Kingergarten: Registration Transportation Health Information Screening Program

Registration To enter kindergarten, a child must by five years old on or before December 1 of the school year. Parents should bring: A birth certificate or other proof of the child's age Information concerning: Vaccinations Physical examinations Any allergies, injuries or health problems your child may have

Transportation All elementary children living more than 1 mile from the school are eligible for bus service. Specifics regarding bus routes, pick up and drop off times will be available at the end of Aubust. Any parent(s) / guardian(s) whose child must be trasported to/from a cerified day care provider must fill out a request form and submit is to their school as soon as possible.

Health Information Compulsory Immunization Law All children entering school are required to present a certificate that they have been immunized against the following diseasess 3 or more doses of DPT 3 or more doses of polio vaccine 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine 2 doses of measles vaccine* 1 dose of rubella vaccine* 1 dose of mumps vaccine* 1 dose of varicelia [*At this time, the measles, mumps, and rubella are given in one vaccine. Students should show proof of 2 MMR vaccines.] Public Law Section 2164 provides that no principal, teacher or person in charge of a school may permit a child to be admitted to such school, or to attend such school in excess of 14 days, without a certificate of immunization against the diseases of poliomyelitis, mumps, measles, diphtheria, rubella, and varicella with two major exceptions. New York State Law allows for a medical or religious exemption for immunizations. Philosophical exemptions are NOT allowed by law. New York State Law requires students in kindergarten to receive a physical examination. Your family physician knows your child on a more personal basis and it is recommended that he/she is the person best qualified to provide a thorough physical examination and history of your child for the school health record. Absences If your child is absent from schook, upon return: Send a dated excuse stating the reason for absences. This is required by State Law. Call the school health office if your child has a contagious disease or is absent for more than one day.

Screening Program All school districts are required by State Law to provide a screening program for all new students to identify those who may possibly be gifted or those who may possibly have a disabling condition. The information collected through the district's screening program will be used to determine which students are in need of further evaluation. Kindergarten students are screened by appropriate staff members (speech therapists, reading teachers, school nurse teachers, and kindergarten teachers). Physical Development Examinations will include screening tests of vision and hearing, review of the immunization records, recording of height and weight, tests for scoliosis and physical examination. ScreeningTest, theDIAL-3 The district uses the Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning Third Edition (DIAL-3) as a screening tool This is an individually administered developmental screening test designed to identify young children in need of further diagnostic assessment. The DIAL-3 is a 30 minute assessment of motor, conceptual and language behaviors demonstrated by children from the ages.of 3 years and 0 months through 6 years and 11 months. The DIAL-3 Parent Questionnaire, may be completed during the screening by a parent or caregiver provides normed scores for the child's self-help and social skills. The child's psychosocial behaviors also are assessed by means of a rating scale completed by the testers during the screening in the three performance areas (Motor, Concepts, and Language). The DIAL-3 items assess developmental skills that are the foundation for academic learning. These skills relate directly to successful classroom functioning. The DIAL-3 tasks are supported by research as measures of skills or abilities that are necessary to beginning reading and other critical academic areas. 0) Items in the Motor area are relevant for learning to write, items in the Concepts area are relevant for learning arithmetic; and items in the Language area are relevant for learning to read. The DIAL-3 gives information about developmental skills such as how your child uses his/her body (motor skills), knowledge of basic concepts like counting and colors (conceptual skills), and your child's use of language (language skills). In addition to this, the testers also note how your child behaves during the screening (did he/she listen to directions, was he/she very wiggly). Along with the abilities and behaviors that are evaluated by the screening team, the DIAL-3 includes measures that require the involvement of parents. The parent questionnaire concentrates on the child's self-help and social development. It also requires other information that should be shared between parents and professionals, such as medical history, family background, and general concerns about development. Information received from parents, who see the child in his or her natural environment, adds to the validity of the screening. The score from the DIAL-3 screening test can help identify if your child's skills are appropriate for his/her age or if further testing is needed. This information can help plan your child's education.

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