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Timeline for Transitioning to Kindergarten

A timeline for families for the year before kindergarten.

Fall -- September, October, November

• Determine kindergarten eligibility
• Locate the school that serves your neighborhood
• Visit HCPSS website for information
• Become familiar with readiness behaviors
  • Get Tips booklet
  • Complete some of the Tips activities
  • Point out the school to your child
• Play, read, listen and talk with your child

Winter -- December, January, February

• Attend parent conference at your child’s preschool program, if applicable
• Be sure to schedule well-child doctor visit and update immunizations
• Play, read, listen and talk with your child

Spring -- March, April, May

• Review HCPSS website
• Gather required documents for registration
• Determine date and time for your school’s kindergarten registration
• Register your child for kindergarten
• Work together on the “readiness packet” obtained at registration
• Visit the school with your child, play on the playground
• Attend Children’s Discovery Fair at East Columbia Library in April
• Play, read, listen and talk with your child

Summer -- June, July, August

• Visit HCPSS website to determine supply needs or visit local store
• Obtain backpack, lunchbox, school supplies (create excitement and enthusiasm
  about school)
• Attend local library’s kindergarten program “Here We Come” (registration
  required)
• Attend Open House at school prior to the start of school
• Practice walking to the classroom
• Play, read, listen and talk with your child