Everything You Need To Know About
Important Kindergarten Dates
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Parent Information Night: Tuesday, May 6th @ 6:00pm
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Kindergarten Screening: May (dates TBD)
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First Day of School: Wednesday, August 27th
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Elementary Open House: Tuesday, August 26th 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Kindergarten Registration Information
• Only NEW students to Whitman Hanson need to register. Whitman Hanson Preschool students do not need to register online, the preschool will send your child home with a short form enrollment packet.
• Your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1st.
• The District offers free full-day kindergarten
• Specific Information about our kindergarten program will be offered at our Kindergarten Information Night. This program is for parents and guardians only.
Registration Documents
The online registration will require you to upload copies of required forms and documents. You will find copies of these forms there as well.
Our registration forms are in an interactive PDF format. This allows you to fill in the forms using your browser or download them to edit in Adobe Reader or a similar program. You can then save them or print them out and scan them to upload to the registration portal.
I/we understand that all applicants must reside in Whitman or Hanson (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, sec 5
every person shall have a right to attend the public schools of the town where he/she actually resides, subject to the
following section. No School Committee is required to enroll a person who does not actually reside in the town unless
said enrollment is authorized by law or by the School Committee. Any person who violates or assists in the violation
of this provision may be required to remit full restitution to the town of the improperly attended public schools.
No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town, or in obtaining
the advantages, privileges and courses of study of such public school on account of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin or sexual orientation.
Amended by st.1971, c.622, c.1; st.1973, c.925, s.9A, st.1993, c.282; st.2004, c.352, s.33)
STATE MANDATED HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Your child needs the following to enter Kindergarten in the Fall:
Physical exam
A physical exam with an immunization history and a vision screening dated and signed by an MD are required for entrance to kindergarten. Your child may be excluded from school until we have received documentation from your physician.
Immunization Record
The law requires that the following immunizations be completed before entering kindergarten:
| • Hepatitis B: |
3 doses |
| • DTaP(diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) |
5 doses |
| • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella |
2 doses |
| • Polio/IPV |
4 doses |
| • Hib (Haemophilus influenza B) |
3 doses |
• Proof of chickenpox disease or
Varicella/varivax vaccine |
2 doses |
| • Proof of lead screening |
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Kindergarten Screening
Kindergarten screening is mandated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Once registration is completed, parents will be contacted by the school to set up a screening appointment in May. Kindergarten screenings will take place at your child’s school. This short developmental screener is the first indicator of what knowledge and skills your child brings to kindergarten. This is a great opportunity for incoming students and families to see the school and meet some of the staff who will be supporting your child.
The screening process involves:
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Children’s readiness skills in basic concepts, motor, and language will be assessed in order to identify any students in need of special education services
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A norm reference tool that yields age equivalent scores is used.
Tips to Prepare For Kindergarten:
Practice self care skills such as putting on a coat, shoes, and boots including zipping, buttoning, and snapping.
Have fun crafting with crayons, scissors, and glue! Students need lots of practice holding pencils/crayons with a proper grip.
How do kids learn to read, add and subtract? It all starts when you:
● read aloud nightly with your child that include nursery rhymes and songs
● include kid-friendly songs like the ABC song and Old McDonald on your playlist!
● encourage talking and conversation while reading, driving, and shopping
● play games with your child
● find numbers, shapes and colors in the environment
● provide opportunities to write, draw, and practice letters, numbers, and names
Open House
The Open House is the opportunity for you to introduce your child to the school and meet your child’s teacher. Open House and Orientation will be held at each individual school. Open House will be held the night before school starts on Tuesday, August 26th from 4:30– 6:30 pm.
Whitman Residents:
If you do not know which school your child will be assigned, please see the Street Assignment list's below
Duval School zone street listing
Conley School zone street listing
Ready to register for Kindergarten? Click the link below to start your Online Registration.
K Online Registration
Visit your Kindergarten School page to learn more about your child's school
Conley School Website
Duval School Website
Indian Head School Website