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Welcome to Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindergarten!
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Welcome to Alexander County Schools!
Adventure Awaits
Your child is about to begin an amazing adventure where they will meet new friends, learn from caring educators, and build the foundation for an exceptional education.
We welcome you and your child to our family. We are here to assist you as you begin this journey with your child. Listed below are the 2021 kindergarten screening dates by location. If the school in your community has not already contacted you for an appointment, please call the number below.We have included links to many of the documents you will need along with instructions. If you haven't already, we invite you to explore the school's website and social media to learn more.
Screening Dates
Children who reach the age of 5 on or before August 31, 2021, are entitled to be screened for initial entry into the Alexander County School system for the 2021-2022 school year. Please attend the appropriate screening date for your child in the school district where you reside. Dates and locations are as follows:
School
Screening
DateContact
NumberLocation
March 31, 2021
828.495.8198
7900 NC Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681April 21, 2021
828.632.4866
175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681April 28, 2021
828.632.2503
374 Sulphur Springs Road, Hiddenite, NC
April 28, 2021
704.585.6981
311 Stony Point Elementary School Rd, Stony Point, NC
April 14, 2021
828.632.2192
3600 NC Hwy 16 N, Taylorsville, NC 28681
April 21, 2021
828.632.3072
100 7th Street SW, Taylorsville, NC 28681
March 31, 2021
828.632.2395
7300 Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681
If you have any questions, please call Alexander County Schools Board of Education at 828-632-7001, ext. 241.
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What You Need to Register for Kindergarten
In order to register a child for kindergarten, parents must provide:Proof of age (Certified birth certificate) - must be 5 on or before August 31
Proof of residency (Power bill, water bill)
Record of Immunizations (most children receive immunizations at their five-year-old checkup)
Health Assessment Form (must be completed by both parent/guardian and medical provider and cannot be dated prior to 8/27/2020)
Parent/Guardian driver's license (or another acceptable photo id)
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Find More Kindergarten Resources Below
Click here to access the Office of Early Learning - Kindergarten Registration Site!
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Parents can help their children get ready to start kindergarten by helping them:
- Hold and use a pencil, crayon, and scissors correctly.
- Write their name with correct capital and lower case letters.
- Identify numbers, basic shapes, colors, and patterns.
- Learn how to take turns and share with others.
- Follow simple rules, routines, and directions.
- Identify the letters of the alphabet.
New state standards have elevated learning expectations for all students. Once considered a transitional year between home and school, kindergarten now represents a child’s first year of formal education.
If you have questions about how to help your child get ready for kindergarten, please contact your school principal.
All Alexander County elementary schools are committed to helping each kindergarten student make as much social and academic progress as possible while developing confidence and a love of learning. School principals and staff are here to help your student take this important first step into education.
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