Kindergarten Registration Coming Up

Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration for Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) begins April 5 for the 2011-2012 school year.

Parents must register their child in person at the elementary school where the child will be enrolled, according to a release. For kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2011; for pre-kindergarten they must be 4 years old.

The following documents are required:

● The child’s original birth certificate or birth record.

● A copy of the child’s immunization record.

● Two proofs of residency (rental or mortgage agreement and current utility bill).

Public pre-kindergarten programs in Maryland were established to improve the school readiness of children who are economically disadvantaged or homeless, according to a release from the school system. If seats remain, schools may enroll students with other readiness needs. Those applying for prekindergarten due to economic need must provide income-eligibility verification by submitting one of the following:

● Federal income tax return for 2010 (1040 statement) along with documentation related to other sources of income, such as child support and/or rental income.

● Current award letter for temporary cash assistance, food stamps, or the WIC program.

For assistance in locating your school, click on the “locate your school” link on the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, or contact the AACPS planning office at 410-439-5683 or planningoffice@aacps.org.

Though Arnold, Cape St. Claire, and Windsor Farm elementary schools will be open for registration all school day, the following schools have set registration times:

Belvedere Elementary:  9 - 10 a.m.; and

Broadneck Elementary:  9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For more information, visit  www.aacps.org/earlychildhood   and www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ or call the AACPS Early Childhood Office at 410-222-5441.