Kindergarten Enrollment Guide

Do you have a student entering Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year? This booklet serves as a guide for Kindergarten enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year.

It’s time for

kindergarten!

YOUR GUIDE TO KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Ofce of Registration and Records

Edison Administration Building

615 7th Street SW

Rochester, MN 55902

507.328.4200

8:00 am - 4:45 pm | Monday - Friday

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Kindergarten Enrollment

Timeline

9

RPS Early Learning

3

Registration Information

10

Kindergarten Prep & School

Age Child Care (SACC)

4

Getting My Child Ready for

Kindergarten To-Do List

11

Family & Community

Engagement

Volunteers in Education

5

Health Services

12

Transportation

6

Quality Neighborhood

Schools

13-14

Frequently Asked Questions

7-8

District-Wide Schools &

Programs

WELCOME TO

ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Our records show that you have a child who will be eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2020. As the

parent or guardian of a student in our schools, you are our most important and valued partner in our work to

help your child achieve academic excellence.

Rochester Public Schools oers several dierent programming options for your kindergartner. This book will

introduce you to all of the options within Rochester Public Schools, as well as information about kindergarten

preparation, school tours, transportation, and more.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT TIMELINE

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

KICK OFF TO KINDERGARTEN AT MAYO HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA | 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Learn about Rochester Public Schools and everything you need to know for fall 2019.

LATE DECEMBER 2019

Registration and Records will mail kindergarten registration instructions to all eligible incoming

kindergartners.

JANUARY 3-31, 2020

Kindergarten Registration opens online and at the Edison Administration Building (615 7th St SW)

Oce of Registration and Records | 507.328.4200

Monday-Friday | 8:00 am-4:45 pm

JANUARY 12, 2020

District-wide school applications are due to the Oce of Elementary and Secondary Education. See

page 7 for information on the district-wide application.

Students accepted into a district-wide school via random selection process are notied by the Oce of

Elementary and Secondary Education during the week of January 13.

SUMMER 2020

Kindergarten Prep 2020 oered through Community Education. Watch for Community Education’s

spring brochure for class times, fees, scholarship, and registration information.

MAY 2020

Approved/Denied Exception to Attendance and acceptance to district-wide school/program copies are

mailed to parents/guardians.

Parents should contact the Oce of Student Advancement by May 1, 2020 at 507.328.4275 to make

initial request for early entrance to kindergarten.

LATE AUGUST 2020

Transportation routing information will be mailed to those that qualify for busing.

Elementary meet-the-teacher events will occur at all schools.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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MANDATORY EARLY CHILDHOOD

SCREENING

BEGINNING AT AGE 3

The State of Minnesota requires that all children check in for a development screening before entering

a public kindergarten program. Rochester Public Schools provides a comprehensive early childhood

screening for any child three years of age and older at no charge. During an early childhood screening our

sta will check your child’s vision, hearing, growth, immunizations status, skills in thinking, communication

and language, large and small muscle control, and social and emotional development.

The best time to schedule your child’s screening is when your child turns three-years-old. Children will

be asked to complete age appropriate tasks, so just as children grow and change with age so will the

tasks they complete at screening. Early detection and intervention make a dierence in the lives of young

children. Getting your child screened at age three will help you identify developmental needs your child

may have. Even if you have no concerns about your child’s development, you are still required by law

to have a childhood screening summary and an immunization record before your child can start school.

Appointments are available at a variety of days and times. Screenings are completed by Registered

Nurses and Early Childhood Professionals. A parent or guardian must attend the screening with the child.

An interpreter is provided if needed. If your child receives special education services from Rochester

Public Schools, speak with your child’s teacher regarding the screening.

HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:

Call 507.328.4004

Early childhood screenings take place at

Northrop Community Education Center

201 8th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901

What you

should know.

Kindergarten registration packets will be mailed to

families in late December 2019. If you have not

received a registration packet by January 3, 2020,

please stop by the Department of Registration and

Records at the Edison Administration Building to

enroll.

Please bring the following records with you

when you register your child for kindergarten:

• A certied copy of the child’s birth certicate. A

photocopy can also be made from the original

by Registration and Records sta.

• A copy of your child’s latest immunization

records. It is understood that many children will

not have all their immunizations needed until

their 5th birthday.

GETTING MY CHILD READY

FOR KINDERGARTEN

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TO-DO LIST

1

As soon as my child turns

3, schedule an early

childhood screening by

calling 507.328.4004.

Location of Screening:

Date of Screening:

Time of Screening:

Northrop

2

Register my child for

kindergarten in January

at Registration & Records

in the Edison Building.

615 7th Street SW

Day that I am going to

register my child:

Papers to bring to registration:

• Birth certiﬁcate

• Immunization records

4

Plan how my child will get

to and from school - walk,

bus, other.

From home to school:

From school to home:

Before & after school child

care arrangements:

6

Attend events at my

child’s elementary school

such as Meet the Teacher

Day, an open house, or

play at the playground

during the weekends.

Dates for Events:

5

Figure out my child’s

kindergarten schedule for

the fall.

School start & end times:

Start: End:

Breakfast/lunch programs are

provided.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

7

Share information

about my child with the

kindergarten teacher.

Ways to share:

• Meet or talk with the kindergarten

teacher

• Meet the Teacher Day is in August

See if there is a kinder calendar

• Visit the classroom with my child

• Provide written information to the

kindergarten teacher about my

child’s strengths and needs

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Do fun things with my

child at home to help prep

for kindergarten.

Examples of things you can

do:

• Play on the playground

• Work on letter recognition

• Read with your child

• Play counting games

• Visit the library

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Find out if there are

resources at the

elementary school that

may help my child and our

family.

For example, translation

services, speech therapy,

transition resources, ViE,

PTSA, etc.

Notes:

3

Learn which school my

child will attend.

Name of School:

School Phone Number:

Principal Name:

School Website:

HEALTH SERVICES

5

The safety of our students and sta is our top priority. Our Department of Student Health Services is a

key component to meeting this daily goal.

If your child has special considerations (such as food allergies, diabetes, asthma, seizures, etc.) we need

to know about this before your child can begin kindergarten. Please visit our Student Health Services

website, download, and complete the appropriate forms before your child’s rst day of kindergarten.

Some forms may require a health care provider authorization, in addition to parent/guardian authorization.

Find us at: www.rochesterschools.org

Search keyword ‘Student Health Services’

Use this chart as a guide to determine which vaccines are required to enroll in child care, early childhood

programs, and school (public or private).

Find the child’s age/grade level and look to see if your child had the number of shots shown by the

checkmarks under each vaccine.

MINNESOTA’S IMMUNIZATION LAW

IMMUNIZATION

REQUIREMENTS

Are Your Kids Ready?

Prior to your child’s 5th birthday you should contact your child’s primary care physician to schedule a Well Child Checkup

for your incoming kindergarten student. Schedule early to ensure your child will have the needed immunizations prior to

the rst day of school. Students will not be allowed to start school on the rst day of school if they do not have their

immunizations or the proper documentation for exemption.

BIRTH THROUGH 4 YEARS AGE: 5 THROUGH 6 YRS AGE: 7 THROUGH 11 YRS AGE: 12 YEARS AND OLDER

Early childhood programs

& child care

For Kindergarten For 1st through 6th grade For 7th through 12th grade

Hepatitis A (Hep A)

ü

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

üüü

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

üüü

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

üüü

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

üüü

DTaP/DT

üüüü

DTaP/DT

üüüüü

Tetanus and diptheria

containing doses

üüü

TdaP & at least 2 tetanus and

diphtheria containing doses

ü

Polio

üüü

Polio

üüüü

Polio

üüü

Polio

üüü

MMR

ü

MMR

üü

MMR

üü

MMR

üü

Hib

ü

Meningococcal

ü & booster

Pneumococcal

üüüü

Varicella

ü

Varicella

üü

Varicella

üü

Varicella

üü

IMMUNIZATIONS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

Inuenza

Annually for all children age 6 months and older

Rotavirus

For infants

Human papillomavirus

At age 11-12 years

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2

4

5

6

7

9

2 2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Not required after 24 months.

If the child has already had chickenpox disease, varicella shots are not required. If the disease occurred

after 2010, the child’s doctor must sign a form conrming disease.

First graders who are 6 years old and younger must follow the polio and DTaP/DT schedules for

kindergarten.

Fifth shot of DTaP not needed if fourth shot was after age 4. Final dose of DTaP on or after age 4.

Fourth shot of polio not needed if third shot was after age 4. Final dose of polio on or after age 4.

Need proof of at least three tetanus and diphtheria containing doses. If up to date on DTaP/DT series,

no additional doses needed.

An alternate two-shot schedule of hepatitis B may also be used for kids age 11 through 15 years.

One dose of Tdap is required beginning at 7th grade. Also need proof of at least two tetanus and

diphtheria containing doses (DTaP/DT/Td). If a child received Tdap prior to 7th grade, another dose of

Tdap is not needed.

One dose is required beginning at 7th grade. The booster dose is usually given at 16 years.

EXEMPTIONS

To enroll in child care, early childhood

programs, and school in Minnesota, children

must show they’ve had these immunizations or

le a legal exemption.

Parents may le a medical exemption signed

by a health care provider or a non-medical

exemption signed by a parent/guardian and

notarized.

LOOKING FOR RECORDS?

For copies of your child’s vaccination records,

talk to your doctor or call the Minnesota

Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) at

651-201-3980.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR

NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS

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Rochester Public Schools takes tremendous pride in a safe and welcoming learning environment for

all of our students. Our quality neighborhood schools oer child-centered curriculum that include age-

appropriate teaching methods and materials. Teaching and support sta work to develop all areas of

a child (social, emotional, physical, academic, and creative). We promote independence and decision-

making, problem-solving, and social skills in each child.

A balance of whole group, small group, and individual learning opportunities, along with a wealth of

classroom materials and resources are used to create the best learning environment possible for your

child.

Your child will be attending the school assigned to your neighborhood area. For additional information,

visit www.rochesterschools.org and search keyword ‘Neighborhood Schools’ or visit infonderi.com.

SCHOOL ADDRESS PRINCIPAL PHONE

Bamber Valley 2001 Bamber Valley Rd SW Kristin Engbrecht 507.328.3030

Bishop 406 36th Ave NW Jared Groehler 507.328.3100

Churchill 2240 7th Ave NE Ryan Eversman 507.328.3150

Elton Hills 1421 Elton Hills Dr NW Andrew Neumann 507.328.3200

Folwell 603 15th Ave SW Wendy Moritz 507.328.3220

Franklin 1801 9th Ave SE David Renzy 507.328.3300

Gage 1300 40th St NW Kris Davidson 507.328.3400

Gibbs 5525 56th St NW Michelle Schrantz 507.328.4100

Jeerson

Longfellow

1201 10th Ave NE

1615 Marion Road SE

Heather Klavetter

Amy Adams

507.328.3500

507.328.3600

Pinewood 1900 Pinewood Rd SE Paul Ehling 507.328.3630

Riverside Central 506 5th Ave SE Matt Ruzek 507.328.3700

Sunset Terrace 1707 19th Ave NW Heather Hogen 507.328.3770

GET TO KNOW YOUR DISTRICT-WIDE SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS

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What is a district-wide school/program?

District-wide schools/programs are schools or programs located within the Rochester Public School

District that may deliver the curriculum in a dierent manner than neighborhood schools. District-wide

schools and programs are tuition free to students. Transportation is provided to eligible students that are

enrolled in a district-wide school or program.

How do I enroll my child into a district-wide school/program?

To enroll, you must ll out and submit an application to the Oce of Elementary and Secondary Education.

There are various ways in which you can do this.

1. Visit www.rochesterschools.org, search keyword ‘District-wide application’, and follow the

instructions. Fill out the form online, and press submit.

2. Print the PDF form and mail or drop it o at the Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education, Edison Administration Building, Second Floor, 615 7th Street SW, Rochester, MN,

55902.

3. Fill out the form in person at the Edison Administration Building.

What is the time frame for 2020-2021 Applications?

Applications are available online and at the Oce of Elementary and Secondary Education in the Edison

Building. The deadline for the initial selection period is Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 11:59 PM with the

random selection taking place on Monday, January 13, 2020. Any additional random selections will be

based on vacancies. Parents will be notied by phone during the week of January 12 if their child has

been selected. Applicants must reapply every year if not selected, including siblings.

Why do I need to apply?

Students are automatically assigned to their neighborhood school and the application process allows

the District to learn about a family’s interest in attending a District-wide school/program. At particular

grade levels there may be a waiting pool due to a greater demand of students applying than the number

of spots available.

What if my child has a sibling already enrolled in a District-

wide school/program?

Siblings of students currently attending a District-wide school will have preference in the selection

process. However, you will still need to apply using the same application process listed above. Be sure

to indicate on the form that your child has a sibling currently enrolled in a District-wide school/program.

Please contact the Oce of Elementary and Secondary Education for full clarication on qualication.

What are the District-wide

schools/programs?

ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OFFER FIVE DISTRICT-WIDE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS/

PROGRAMS.

GET TO KNOW YOUR DISTRICT-WIDE SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS

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GAGE SPANISH IMMERSION DISTRICT-WIDE PROGRAM

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Hola! Gage oers the Spanish Immersion District-wide program in Rochester Public Schools. Our Spanish

Immersion program follows a 90-10 model, meaning 90% of the day is in Spanish and 10% of the day

is in English. Our teachers are licensed elementary teachers procient in both Spanish and English. The

Spanish Immersion program covers the same curriculum and is held to the same standards for success as

our traditional kindergarten programs.

To arrange a tour, call 507.328.3400.

Principal: Kris Davidson

LINCOLN K-8 DISTRICT-WIDE SCHOOL

The mission of Lincoln is to educate and empower our children in a family-oriented and creative community

by cultivating excellence. Sta use a thematic approach to deliver curriculum which support the individual

learning styles of the whole child. Our innovative science curriculum supports academic excellence and is

fostering the next generation of talented and creative scientists. We are a creative community that incorporates

visual arts, music, and class productions in grades K-8.

To arrange a tour, call 507.328.3550.

Principal: Jim Sonju

LONGFELLOW 45/15 DISTRICT-WIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Longfellow follows a 45/15 instructional calendar with school beginning the last week of July after a six-week

summer break. Students attend school each of the four instructional quarters for approximately 45 days

followed by 15 days of break. Benets of the 45/15 schedule include greater student retention and less re-

teaching due to the strategically placed breaks, consistent teaching time, and positive school culture. The

sta at Longfellow are highly creative with the infusion of research based dierentiation models to meet the

needs of our learners.

To arrange a tour, call 507.328.3600.

Principal: Amy Adams

MONTESSORI AT FRANKLIN DISTRICT-WIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Montessori approach to education embraces individualized instruction for children, mixed-age groupings,

a structured curriculum, and a prepared environment using specialized Montessori teaching materials. The

Montessori classrooms allow children to move, touch, manipulate, and explore the specically designed

learning materials with both direct and indirect teaching to foster their journey from the concrete to the

abstract. Since Montessori education is based on the inner motivation of the child, it is the teacher’s role to

work with this motivation in ways that will enhance each child’s learning experience.

To arrange a tour, call 507.328.3300.

Principal: David Renzy

WASHINGTON CORE KNOWLEDGE DISTRICT-WIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington uses a curriculum based on the Core Knowledge Sequence, a rich and rigorous body of

information in American and world history, geography, science, literature, music, and art. It is our belief that

the most eective elementary education balances high expectations for mastery of basic reading, math,

writing, and technology skills with a solid foundation of factual information in the content areas. The area of

reading stresses systematic phonics instruction in the primary grades and builds vocabulary, comprehension

and reading uency throughout the grades and reading instruction is supplemented with classic literature

recommended in the Core Knowledge Sequence. Math instruction uses a traditional style focused on the MN

state standards with an emphasis on mastery of basic math facts, computation skills, concepts, and problem

solving.

To arrange a tour, call 507.328.3800.

Principal: Chad Schroeder

RPS EARLY LEARNING

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Everyone Connects!

ROCHESTER PUBLIC

SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL

LOCATIONS

Hoover Early Learning School

369 Elton Hills Dr NW

Rochester, MN 55901

Northrop Education Center

201 8th St NW

Rochester, MN 55901

Mighty Oaks Early

Learning School

3800 50th Ave SE

Rochester, MN 55904

2019-20

REGISTRATION

STILL OPEN!

For more information and

registration, call 507.328.4024

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES

Why Rochester Public

Schools preschool?

Skills we build in preschool serve us for a

lifetime—positive relationships, language and

literacy, numbers and thinking skills, and much

more. Rochester Public Schools preschool

prepares our young learners for a future of school

and life success. We use a play-based approach

facilitated by high quality educators with respected

curricula and assessments in a positive learning

environment. RPS preschool is a quality preschool

program that respects the unique needs of each

child. When children are prepared to succeed at

kindergarten entrance, all of society benets.

Growing Young Minds

RPS preschool focuses across the areas of child

development, facilitating learning in social and

emotional, cognitive, and physical development,

literacy and language, math, science, and the

arts. Our children play to learn, with whole group,

small group, and individualized opportunities. Our

licensed teachers and talented assistants provide

caring, quality environments where the love of

learning will ourish.

RPS Preschool Program has earned a Four-Star

rating from Minnesota’s Parent Aware Quality

Rating System, as a result of our commitment to

quality curriculum, instruction, assessment, and

professional development.

4-Star Rated

Four-Star

Parent Aware

Rated

KINDERGARTEN PREP &

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC)

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(

SACC

)

School Age Child Care (SACC) provides the

highest quality enrichment opportunities in a

nurturing and safe environment for more than

1,700 children in kindergarten through fth

grade throughout Rochester Public Schools.

SACC provides care before and after school on

all regular school days, non-school enrichment

days (NSEDs), most inclement weather days,

and summer. The SACC program is available at

all RPS elementary schools where registration

numbers support an operating site. Information

for SACC is available at Kick O to Kindergarten,

through the SACC oce at Northrop Education

Center, and online through Rochester Public

Schools Community Education. Registration

begins in March for the following summer and

school year.

For more information visit:

www.rochesterce.org

Keyword search ‘SACC’

KINDERGARTEN PREP 2020

Kindergarten is one of your child’s milestones that creates excitement and wonder. Community Education,

along with your child’s school and District teachers, have created an optional course for incoming

kindergartners to help them feel prepared and excited to come to school in September! Experience what

a regular day in kindergarten will be like with:

• Hands-on learning • Number games

• Art projects • Learning the layout of the school

• Purposeful play • Experiencing how classroom materials are

used

• Classroom routines

Classes will be oered summer of 2020—watch for Community Education’s spring brochure for class

times, fees, scholarship, and registration information. Visit www.rochesterce.org for more information.

Kindergarten Tours

You are welcome to visit your neighborhood or District-wide school. Please contact the main oce for a

full schedule of tour dates or to schedule a tour. Phone numbers can be found on pages 6 and 8.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT

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Our goal is to educate parents and community members about the value of family and community

engagement, as well as to provide strategies for these eorts throughout the District.

You are encouraged to visit the webpage where you can access resources focused on engagement.

Learn more about the six dierent types of proven parent and family outreach practices. They are:

1. Parenting: Help all families establish home environments to support learning.

2. Communicating: Design more eective forms of communication to reach parents.

3. Volunteering: Recruit and organize parent help and support.

4. Learning at Home: Provide ideas to parents on how to help a child at home.

5. Decision Making: Include parents in school decisions and develop parent leaders.

6. Collaborating with the Community: Identify and integrate resources and services from the

community.

For questions, call 507.328.4356 or visit www.rochesterschools.org.

Search keyword ‘Family and Community Engagement’

Volunteering can deliver

immeasurable rewards.

Parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members are encouraged

to share their time, talents, and knowledge with our students. Volunteering in

RPS enriches the educational programs and strengthens our relationships with

families, businesses, and the community as a whole.

To volunteer in Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org and

search keyword ‘vie’ to complete an application and review frequently asked

questions.

Volunteers in Education | ViE

MEETING DATES

All parents, families and community members are invited

to attend one or all of the following meetings. Meetings are

typically held on the second Tuesday of each month at the

Northrop Building from 9:30-11:00 am.

*Meetings will be canceled if there is a 2-hour school delay.

DATE

October 8, 2019

November 12, 2019

December 10, 2019

January 14, 2020

February 11, 2020

March 10, 2020

April 14, 2020

May 12, 2020

TRANSPORTATION

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What you should know.

The Minnesota state statute requires transportation for students residing 2 miles or more from their

neighborhood school. However, Rochester Public Schools transports students in grades K-5 who reside

more than 1.25 miles from their neighborhood school. You will receive an enrollment letter in the spring.

Your letter will state whether or not you are eligible for transportation. If you are eligible, you will receive

bus routing information by mail in late August of 2020.

Transportation can be provided to and

or from your child care location if the

following circumstance exist:

• Your child care is in the attendance

area of the school your child attends.

• Your child care address is more than

1.25 miles from the school your child

attends.

• A child care request form must be

completed in its entirety and signed by

the parent/guardian(s).

• Requests for transportation from child

care will be carried forward each year

through 5th grade. Parents must notify

the Transportation Oce if they wish

to cancel. Forms are available at the

Transportation Oce | Room 122 |

Edison Building (615 7th St SW) or

online at www.rochesterschools.org,

search keyword ‘Transportation’.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Kindergarten registration will take place from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm,

Monday-Friday Jan. 2-31, 2020 at the Edison Building, 615 7th Street

SW. Please bring a certied copy of your child’s birth certicate.

A photocopy can also be made from the original by Registration

and Records sta. You will also need a copy of your child’s latest

immunization records. It is understood that many children will not

have all immunizations needed until their fth (5th) birthday.

Where and when

will kindergarten

registration take

place?

School attendance boundary maps are

available on the District website, or you

may contact Registration and Records at

507.328.4200.

How can I ﬁnd out where

my neighborhood school is

located?

If your child was born in the state of MN, you can

purchase a copy at the Olmsted County Courthouse

in Rochester. If your child was not born in MN,

contact the county of the state in which your child

was born. We can photocopy the original for you.

How do I obtain a copy of my

child’s birth certiﬁcate?

Yes. The Rochester Public Schools kindergarten program is all-day, every day.

Is there all-day kindergarten in Rochester?

What is the age

requirement

for entrance to

kindergarten?

According to MN State Statute, a person shall not be admitted to

a public school as a kindergarten pupil, unless the pupil is at least

ve (5) years of age on or before September 1, of the calendar

year in which the school year commences. (120A.20, MN Statutes,

2007)

Students who demonstrate superior academic readiness will be

considered for early entrance to kindergarten if they will be turning

ve (5) years of age between September 2 and August 31 of their early entrance school year. (120B.5, MN

Statutes, 2004) For more information, contact Monica Bowler at 507.328.4275.

All children in Minnesota are required to begin attending school by the age of seven. Children are not

required by statute to complete kindergarten before beginning rst grade. The District recommends that

children attend kindergarten before entering rst grade.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Applications for Free or Reduced Priced School Meals are

available at your School Oce or the Student Nutrition

Services Oce located at the Edison Building. For more

information, please call 507.328.4218, or go to the Student

Nutrition Services webpage.

How do I apply for ‘Free or Reduced’

lunch?

The District can assist families that

may need a language interpreter

during the registration process. Please

let us know if you will need some

assistance during registration by

calling 507.328.4237.

What do I do if I need

to have an interpreter

help me during the

registration process?

Visit the District website www.rochesterschools.org, search keyword

‘vie’ to learn how you can volunteer at your child’s school or ask your

child’s teacher or principal.

How can I volunteer at

my child’s school and

become involved in

my child’s education?

Rochester Public Schools’ Community

Education administers the School Age

Child Care (SACC) Program.

The School Age Child Care Oce is

located at Northrop Education Center,

201 8th Street NW, 507.328.4040.

Information regarding the SACC

program can be found on the

Community Education website.

Is there childcare at

school?

A parent/legal guardian may request that a child attend school

in the neighborhood school serving the area in which the

childcare provider resides. This is granted provided building

capacity/class size will accommodate the request; agreed-

upon plan will continue for the entire year; transportation

is provided by the district only if the address is within the

attendance area of the receiving school and meets the

distance requirements for the transportation; and the student

maintains acceptable attendance and behavior as determined

by the building administrator. An Exception to Attendance

form for this request can be found at www.rochesterschools.

org, search keyword ‘exception to attendance’.

What if my daycare is in another

attendance area other than where I

live?

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KICK OFF TO KINDERGARTEN

OPEN HOUSE

Join us to learn about your Rochester Public Schools options for your child entering

Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Adults and children are welcome to attend Kick

O to Kindergarten for information and activities.

Stay tuned for details and visit www.rochesterce.org/OnMyWay2K for more information.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

4:30 - 7:00 PM

Mayo High School Cafeteria