Full day kindergarten
program designed to
engage Registration for
the 2019-2020
school year
hildren who will become the age of five on or before
August 15, 2019 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for
the 2019-2020 school year.
For those residing in the Carlynton School District, spring
registration days will be held Wednesday, March 20 at
Carnegie Elementary School, and Thursday, March 21 at
Crafton Elementary. Children must be registered by a parent
or guardian at the school within the community in which
they reside. Residents of Rosslyn Farms should register at
Crafton Elementary School.
A child’s birth certificate and two proofs of residency are
required when registering a youngster for kindergarten, as
well as the following immunizations:
DTap Four (4) doses, the last on or after the
fourth birthday
Polio Four (4) doses, the last on or after the
fourth birthday
MMR Two (2) doses
Hepatitis B Three (3) doses
Varicella
(Chicken Pox vaccine), Two (2) doses
A copy of the child’s lead blood level
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The immunization requirements are a condition of
attendance at any public, private, or parochial school
in Pennsylvania. Parents will be expected to produce
evidence of the immunizations for their child. If a child
does not have all the doses listed above, and the next dose
is medically appropriate, the child must receive that dose
within the first five (5) days of school or risk exclusion.
Information regarding any medical or religious exemption
to the law must be submitted to the school nurse before
admission.
Children who will be enrolled in kindergarten need not
be present on registration day. Kindergarten students
will begin the new school year on an assigned staggered-
start basis, allowing teachers the time to assess student
development and screen for strengths or shortfalls.
The Carlynton School District offers a full day
kindergarten program. Children entering kindergarten
should be emotionally ready to participate in all academic
and social areas in order to learn by exploring, discovering,
manipulating, observing, expressing, and implementing.
The full day kindergarten program will engage
students in reading, writing, and math activities, as well as
opportunities for creative play and social interaction. The
schedule will offer a balance of academic, creative, and
active time throughout the day. Kindergartners will also
participate in art, library, music, and gym time.
Prior to entering kindergarten, children should
have already acquired several skills. They should have
knowledge of colors, shapes, numbers, and alphabet
letters. Children should be able to give their full name,
address, and telephone number. Additionally, youngsters
should be able to:
n Put on and remove coats and boots
n Button, zipper, snap, and tie all outer garments
n Open and close their book bags
n Know proper toilet habits
n Walk down steps using alternate feet
n Carry out simple two or three step directions
n Pay attention to a short story and answer simple
questions
Parents can help their children be more successful
in school by reading stories on a daily basis to develop
listening skills and increase knowledge and understanding
of words.
Kindergarten student Noah Jefferson is at ease
with technology, used in the classroom to enhance
reading, listening, and learning skills. With the
Lexia Core5 Reading program, children receive a
personalized lesson. Kindergarten classes use a
variety of websites and apps on multiple devices to
actively engage students and increase performance.
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