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Early Entrance

EARLY ENTRANCE TO KINDERGARTEN OR FIRST GRADE

Kindergarten Entrance Requirements

Indiana state law (I.C. 20-33-2-7) requires that students must be at least five (5) years of age on or before August 1 to enroll in kindergarten. Additionally, the South Madison School Board’s Entrance Requirement, Policy 5112, states that:

  • Kindergarten students must be five (5) years old on or before August 1.
    • This requirement applies to students transferring from private or public schools in other localities.
  • The child must be of legal settlement within the SMCSC district
    • Families wishing to enroll but who do not live within the legal settlement may apply through the Non-Resident application process. See the link below.

While meeting the state age requirement is generally recommended, South Madison recognizes that some children may be socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for kindergarten before turning five by August 1. See the link below.

 

First-Grade Entrance Requirements

Indiana state law (I.C. 20-33-2-7) requires that students must be at least six (6) years of age on or before August 1 to enroll in first grade. Additionally, the South Madison School Board’s Entrance Requirement, Policy 5112, states that:

  • First-grade students must be six (6) years old on or before August 1 and must be of legal settlement within the South Madison Community School Corporation.
  • This requirement applies to students transferring from private or public schools in other localities.
  • Families wishing to enroll, but who do not live within the legal settlement, may apply through the Non-Resident application process. See the link below.
  • Students who have not attended a Kindergarten program will be screened to determine appropriate placement. Determination will be based on screening data. If your child did not attend kindergarten, please complete the form in the link below.

While meeting the state age requirement is generally recommended,  South Madison recognizes that some children may be socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for first grade without attending kindergarten. See the link below.

Appeal Process

If you plan to submit an appeal, please complete the appeal form first. Do not register through the registration enrollment link or attend Kindergarten Round-Up unless you have received further direction regarding your appeal. You will be contacted once your appeal has been reviewed with next steps.

Additional Resources

  • Kindergarten Readiness
  • School Assignment:  Find out which elementary school your neighborhood attends by going to the district transportation website.

  • In-District Transfers: If you wish to request to transfer your child from his/her assigned school, please contact Mr. Andrew Kruer at 765-778-2152.

  • Non-Resident Students:  South Madison accepts non-resident students based on school and grade level openings.  See additional information here.