Getting Ready For School
Begin early: Talk with your child about going to school.
Stay positive: It's normal for families to feel some anxiety but try to stay positive when you talk with your child.
Take a tour: Most schools are happy to have a child come for a short visit.
Check the dates: Find out when Kindergarten Registration will be in your school district. See 2010 dates below
Registering For School
Children must be 5 years old before December 1st to start school in the fall. Register in your local district and bring the following information:
- Certified Birth certificate (must have official stamp on it)
- Up to date immunization record
- Proof of residency - utility bill, copy of lease agreement or mortgage documents (driver's license is not accepted)
Lenawee County Kindergarten Registration Packet available here
>Lenawee Co. Kindergarten Reg. Packet
2010 Kindergarten Round-Up Dates
- Addison Community Schools - April 22, 2010 at 9am-10:30am in Wayne Gray Elementary Cafeteria.
- Adrian Public Schools - April 24, 2010 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Adrian High School Caferteria
- Blissfield Community Schools - March 16, 2010 at 8:30am-10:30am & 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Elementary School
- Britton-Macon Area Schools - May 5, 2010
- Clinton Community Schools - March 20, 2010 at 10am-12pm in Elementary School Gymnasium
- Deerfield Public Schools - February 24, 2010 at 8am-2pm in Elementary School Cafeteria
- Hudson Area Schools - April 21, 2010 at 10am-6pm in Hudson Elementary School, April 22, 2010 at 7am-2pm in Hudson Elementary School
- Madison School District - April 15, 2010 at 6pm-7pm in Madison Elementary Gymnasium
- Morenci Area Schools - April 14 & April 15, 2010 from 8:30am-3pm in Morenci Elementary Gymnasium. Call 517.458.7504 to schedule an appointment.
- Onsted Community Schools - April 15, 2010 at 4-6pm in the Lobby and Library of the Elementary School
- Saint Joseph Academy Montessori Kindergarten - Ongoing registration February 10 - May 10, 2010. Call 263.4898 ext. 12 for a personal tour. Enrollment forms & checklist online at www.sjaschool.org/admissions
- Sand Creek Community Schools - April 15, 2010 Two Sessions: 10am or 6:30pm in Elementary School Gymnasium.
- Tecumseh Public Schools - April 17, 2010 from 9am to 1pm in the Tecumseh Middle School Cafeteria/SGym/BGym.
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Michigan law requires children have a vision and hearing screening before starting Kindergarten. Many of the Kindergarten Registration programs will provide these. You can also make arrangements directly with the Health Dept. at 517.264.5226.
Essential Kindergarten Skills
> List of skills to learn in Kindergarten (PDF)
>Social and Emotional Skills for School Readiness (PDF)
