Baltimore County Public Schools

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Kindergarten is required for all students living in the state of Maryland. According to COMAR 13A.08.01.02, Age of School Attendance, a child is eligible to enroll in Kindergarten when he/she turns 5 years old on or before September 1 of the year in which the child is seeking enrollment.

Parents should contact their neighborhood elementary school to register their child for Kindergarten. Schools begin registering students for Kindergarten in the spring, and continue to accept registrations throughout the summer.

• Prior Care Form (REQUIRED for Kindergarten Registration - to be filled out by parent)
• Prior Care Form - Spanish (REQUIRED for Kindergarten Registration - to be filled out by parent)
• Release of Information Form (parent submits to community program for the Learning Progress Form)
• Exemption from Mandatory Kindergarten Attendance (to apply for either a Level of Maturity or Alternate Program Waiver)
• Learning Progress Form (transition from PreK4 to Kindergarten)

Early Admission to Kindergarten (students born between September 2 and October 14)

• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Early Admission to Kindergarten

The Kindergarten Report Card has been revised to better reflect how young children learn and grow. The updated report card provides families with clear, meaningful information about students’ progress across academic and developmental areas, using indicators aligned to kindergarten instruction. These updates support consistent communication between teachers and families and help families better understand their child’s strengths and areas for continued growth.

• Kindergarten Family Guide Report Card

• Kindergarten Family Guide Report Card - Spanish
  
  

Kindergarten Curriculum 
Elementary (Grades preK-5) - Baltimore County Public Schools

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