Elementary Student Handbook 2021-22 11.01.21 | Page 56

PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES ( continued )
TESTING PROGRAM In 2010 , the State of CT adopted the Connecticut Core Standards , ( CCS ). These standards are designed to ensure all students are college and career ready in literacy and numeracy upon high school graduation .
The Smarter Balanced Assessments ( SBA ) measure students ’ progress towards mastery in literacy and numeracy . The Next Generation Science Standards ( NGSS ) adopted in 2015 are assessed on the NGSS Assessments in Grades 5 , 8 , and 11 .
REGISTRATION / ENROLLMENT
All children who apply for enrollment in school must present a birth certificate along with proof of residency ( 2 current dated documents ; for example , utility bill , lease ), health assessment , and immunizations . To be enrolled in kindergarten in September , a child must be five years of age on or before January 1st of that school year .
During the summer , parents can register online at www . enfieldschools . org , or by calling the Board of Education at during the school year , parents can register their child ( ren ) at the home school between the hours of 9:00-11:30 AM and 1:00-2:30 PM .
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