EARLY ENTRANCE TO KINDERGARTEN PROCESS

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1 EARLY ENTRANCE TO KINDERGARTEN PROCESS PROCEDURES 1. Parents may obtain the Early Entrance application by scheduling an informational meeting with the building principal and a kindergarten teacher. The meeting may be scheduled during the school year, but no later than June Applications may be made any time after May 1 of the year the parent or guardian wishes the child to enter school and must be submitted no later than July The parent will schedule an evaluation for the child with a licensed psychologist of their choice at no cost to the school district. 4. The parent selected psychologist will conduct an assessment as outlined in the criteria section of this document. 5. The parent selected psychologist will provide a written report of findings and recommendations to the Director of Special Services. 6. Children who meet the assessment and other criteria may enroll for a six-week trial period to determine the appropriateness of the placement. During this trial period, the student s cognitive abilities, motor development, as well as social and emotional maturity will be observed and compared with previous assessment findings. A staffing with the parent will be held to review the appropriateness of the placement. The principal, school psychologist, and teacher will determine the appropriateness of the placement and may either continue the placement or change the placement to a more appropriate setting. REQUIRED CRITERIA 1. Birth date after September 1 but no later than October Mental age assessed to be within the very superior range (I.Q. 130+), using standardized instrument, e.g., Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, Differential Abilities Scales or Wechsler Preschool Primary Scales of Intelligence (latest norms). 3. Superior fine and gross motor coordination as determined by an adaptive measure, e.g., Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. 4. Superior social maturity to be in the superior range/99 th percentile on an adaptive behavior measure, e.g., Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Scales of Independent Behavior, ABAS (latest norms). 5. Completion of health forms, physical and required immunizations. 6. Completion of Early Childhood Screening. 7. Recommendation by psychologist who completed the evaluation. RECOMMENDED reading enclosed material schedule a visit to an ISD 833 kindergarten classroom 7. Parents who disagree with the findings of the school staff may appeal the decision in writing to the Director of Special Services. The final decision shall rest with the Superintendent of Schools.

2 EARLY ENTRANCE TO KINDERGARTEN THE DISTRICT HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY TO CONDUCT THESE EVALUATIONS AND CANNOT RECOMMEND A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL OR AGENCY. THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS MAY BE HELPFUL: PSYCHOLOGIST APPROXIMATE FEE RANGE St. Croix Psychological Clinic $ P.O. Box 425 River Falls, WI (715) Dr. Ralph Rovner $ $ Ramsey St. St. Paul, MN (651) Stuart S. Dansinger, MA., Ed S. 110 Bank St. S.E. Suite 1601 Minneapolis, MN (612) Children s Hospital & Clinics St. Paul, MN (651) University of MN Division of Children and Adolescent Psychiatry F256/2B West 2450 Riverside Av. Minneapolis, MN (612) (offices) (612) (clinic) Washburn Child Guidance Center West Site 810 First St. S. Suite 210 Hopkins, MN (952) Jonathan Hoistad Heather Koenig Donegal Drive You can also ask your pediatrician for a referral. There is a sliding fee scale application process available to families.

3 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIRECTORY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PHONE # ARMSTRONG Tom Berg Inwood Av. S. BAILEY Molly Roeske Woodlane Dr. COTTAGE GROVE ELEM Carl Aegler th St. S. CRESTVIEW Rich Romano th St. S. Cottage Grove, MN GREY CLOUD Laura Loshek Indian Blvd. S. HILLSIDE Erin Shadick Hillside Trail S. LIBERTY RIDGE Michael Moore Eagle View Blvd. Woodbury, MN MIDDLETON Julie Nielsen Lake Road NEWPORT Aaron Krueger th Av. Newport, MN PINE HILL Terry Lizakowski Hadley Av. S. PULLMAN Ed Ross Selby Av. St. Paul Park, MN RED ROCK Andy Caflisch Commonwealth Av. ROYAL OAKS Theresa Blume-Thole Steepleview Rd. WOODBURY ELEMENTARY Kristine Schaefer School Drive

4 The Minnesota Legislature has provided funds to make it possible for families to pay tuition using a sliding fee scale. TO APPLY: 1. Complete the Application on BOTH sides 's Preschool SLIDING FEE SCALE 2. Refer to the sliding fee scale chart below to calculate your monthly tuition payment. 1. Find your family size - Circle your family size 2. Find your gross yearly income - Circle your gross income 3. Follow that income column down to the class fee chart 4. Find your monthly fee for the type of class in which your child is enrolling - Circle the Class Fee Amount 3. Send the following items into the ECFE/School Readiness Program: 1. Completed Application Form 2. Registration fee (as determined by the Sliding Fee Scale below) 3. Please attach income verification (w-2 tax statement or 2 weeks of pay stubs). You must include income verification. 4. Check made payable to District 833 Community Education 4. Return all paperwork and check to: ECFE/School Readiness Office 8400 E. Pt. Douglas Rd. So. SLIDING FEE SCALE Family Size: Based on Gross Yearly Income 2 $0-14,000 $14,001-16,800 $16,801-25,200 $25, ,800 $30,801-36,400 $36, $0-18,000 $18,001-25,200 $25,201-32,400 $32,401-39,600-3 $39,601-46,800 $46, $0-21,000 $21,001-29,400 $29,401-37,800 $37,801-46,200 $46,201-54,600 $54, $0-25,000 $25,001-35,000 $35,001-45,000 $45,001-55,000 $55,001-65,000 $65, $0-30,000 $30,001-42,000 $42,001-54,000 $54,001-66,000 $66,001-78,000 $78, $0-35,000 $35,001-49,000 $49,001-63,000 $63,001-77,000 $77,001-91,000 $91,001+ Registration Fee: ALL Waived $ $ $ $ $ Fees: 4 day Waived $ $ $ $ $ Day Waived $ $ $ $ $ Day Waived $ $ $ $ $ day Waived $ $ $ $ $ Transportation Fees: 3 Day Waived $ $ $ $ $ Day Waived $ $ $ $ $ 35.00

5 SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY DISTRICT #833 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SLIDING FEE SCALE APPLICATION Please complete all information requested on both sides of this form. All information will be kept confidential. Return this form along with your registration form (if you have not yet submitted the registration) to the ECFE/School Readiness office. Child's Name: Birthdate: Child's Name: Birthdate: Address: City: State: Zip: Parent's Name: Home Phone: Work Phone: Preschool Class (Name and Number) Type of Income Monthly Gross Wage Total Gross Yearly Income: You Spouse Other Adults Other Income Total Monthly $ $ $ $ $ * Income verification is required when using fee scale. Blacken or XXX out all social security numbers for security purposes. I understand: * Confidentiality: The information you provide here will be treated confidentially and used for eligibility ECFE/SR deterimination and verification. * This application is for use of fee scale for preschool classes through the So. Washington Co. Dist. 833 School Readiness Program. * I must inform ECFE/SR of any changes in income or number of persons in my household. * I must list all sources of income as requested by the ECFE/SR program. * No child will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, handicap or national origin. * I must attach income verification and submit any other information as requested by ECFE/S. I affirm that the statements I have made in application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: For Office Use Only: Approved/Signed: Date & Comments: Monthly Payment:

6 FIVE YEAR OLD SKILLS Motor Skills Runs smoothly Walks forward/backward heel toe Can hop for 6 feet Broad jumps 18 inches Walks up-down stars, alternating feet Gallops (one foot forward) Kicks rolling ball Catches bean bag in one hand Throws ball overhand Hand dominance established Holds pencil properly Cuts out simple shapes (circle/square) Traces along diagonal lines (diamond) Usually colors within lines Copies or is beginning to print first name May print a few numbers or letters Opens & closes glue bottle Draws 6-part person Uses paint brushes and watercolors Enjoys puzzles (6-7 piece) Plays appropriately with manipulative/ construction toys Awareness of own right and left sides emerging Personal-Social Skills Attends well for stories Enjoys make-believe play Plays and interacts with other children with minimal friction Assist with errands & putting away toys Respect rights and property of others Able to share and take turns Play simple table games Dresses self completely Toilets self, including cleaning and dressing Fastens most snaps, buttons and zippers Knows full name, age and sex Communication Skills Communicates well with family & friends Can take appropriate turns in a conversation Answers questions directly Asks why, how, and when questions Follows a 3-step direction Repeats 5-word sentences and uses 5-word sentences Joins sentences together Recites nursery rhymes Comprehends quantitative adjectives, such as few/ man, empty/full Comprehends directional concepts such as bottom/top, inside/outside, above/below Identifies common opposites such as hot/cold Answers questions about functions- What are keys for? Cognitive Skills Points to and names 4 to 6 colors Points to and names 3 shapes Can name many body parts in picture or on self Counts by rote to 10 Counts 5 objects May name a few letters or numbers Sorts objects by size, color & shape Knows own street (and phone number Understands concept of day and night Beginning to retell story from picture book Understands and may even use time concepts of yesterday/today/tomorrow Matches shape, letter, and number cards Draws & describes recognizable picture