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Student Registration Information For 2012-2013

Early Learning Program at Sugar Creek and Brigham:

  • August 8th  3-7 PM

Elementary Schools

  • Thursday, August 9th  3 - 7 pm
  • Make-up - Monday, August 13th  9 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.

Junior High Schools

  • Monday, August 13th 3 - 7 p.m.

High Schools

  • Monday, August 13 - 12th 11:00 - 1:00 & 3:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 14 - 9th 11:00 - 1:00 & 3:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 15 - 10th 11:00 - 1:00 & 3:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 16 - 11th 11:00 - 1:00 & 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Students new to Unit 5:

Call the Unit Office 309-557-4400 if unsure of your school attendance
area.


Kindergarten

Entrance Age Requirements

Children reaching the age of five (5) on or before September 1 will be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten.

Half day or Full Day Kindergarten

The Unit 5 Kindergarten program is a full-day instruction program. Parents who believe their child is not ready for a full-day experience may elect to send their child for half a day.

Birth Certificates

A CERTIFIED birth certificate must be presented on registration day or the first day of school. The souvenir hospital certificate with the footprints will not be accepted.

Immunizations and Health Exams

Students entering kindergarten MUST turn in a physical exam and all immunizations by the first day of school or they will not be allowed to attend classes. Parents are encouraged to turn in this information at registration.

First Day of School Information 2012-2013
  • TBD
Other Registration Information

Entrance Age Requirements

Children reaching the age of five (5) on or before September 1 will be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten. Children reaching the age of six (6) on or before September 1 will be eligible for enrollment in first grade.

Immunizations, Health, and Dental Exams

A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) shall present proof that the student received a health examination and the immunizations against, and screenings for, preventable communicable diseases, as required by the Illinois Department of Health, within one year prior to: 1) entering kindergarten or first grade; 2) entering sixth and ninth grades; and 3) enrolling in an Illinois school, regardless of the student’s grade including nursery school, special education, Headstart programs operated by elementary or secondary schools, and students transferring into Illinois from out of state or out of country). All Illinois children in kindergarten, second, and sixth grades are required to have an oral health examination by a licensed dentist and to submit proof prior to May 15 of the school year. School dental examinations must be completed within 18 months of the deadline.

Additional heath information and forms.

Birth Certificates

A certified birth certificate must be presented on registration day or the first day of school for: 1) all kindergarten children and 2) all students new to Unit 5.

Proof of Residence

Proof of residence, as required by Unit 5 Board Policy 7.60 Residence, must be presented for students enrolling in Unit 5 for the first time. Board Policy 7.60 is available on the District’s website (www.unit5.org).

For additional information regarding registration or opening of school, parents are encouraged to contact the school their child will attend or the Unit 5 District Offices.

Starting and Ending Times of School Day for 2011-2012

  • High Schools 7:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Middle Schools 7:45 a.m. – 2:57 p.m.
  • Elementary Schools 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
  • Early Learning  9:00 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m..

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