TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN
Will your child be 5 on or before August 31 of the current school year?
If so, it’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten!
Will your child be 5 on or before August 31 of the current school year?
If so, it’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten!
Many caregivers have questions about how to get their children ready for kindergarten. While there are many different opinions and viewpoints about what makes a child “kindergarten ready,” remember that every child is different. Kindergarten teachers are used to welcoming children of all backgrounds and levels of readiness into their classroom every year.
Your child may also have questions about starting kindergarten. To help your child get ready for making the transition there are a few things you can do before the first day:
Click here for an informative blog post by one of our Early Childhood Program Consultants about Kindergarten Readiness!
*2021 dates will be added when we know more*
Asheville City Schools Magnet Applications Accepted
*in district school assignments sent out April 16th
*out-of-district school assignments sent out April 30th
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Buncombe County Schools Kindergarten Enrollment Dates
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Monday March 8, 2021:
Deadline for applications to Artspace Charter School
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2021:
Deadline for applications to Evergreen, Invest Collegiate Imagine, and Francine Delany Charter Schools
**Various dates for BCS and ACS registration and orientation can be found on their school websites
Asheville Peak Academy- March 1
(Every program is different – ask your child’s school what documents you will need)
If your child will be 5 by August 31, 2021, you may enroll him/her in kindergarten! Here are some of the choices that are available to you and your family:
Public – Families may apply to a variety of free public schools depending on where they live. To find out what school district you are in visit: https://gis.buncombecounty.org/schools/
Charter– Free public schools with an independent curriculum. Available to children living in the state of North Carolina. Enrollment is usually based on a lottery of all applicants.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Francine Delany New School for Children
Invest Collegiate Imagine Charter School
The Franklin School of Innovation
Private
Tuition-based schools.
https://www.privateschoolreview.com/north-carolina/asheville/elementary
Asheville Peak Academy– Deadline to apply March 1
Books:
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by J. Slate
Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee
First Day Jitters by Jule Danneberg
Owen by Kevin Henkes
Community Resources:
Zoom Library Pass: Free admission to participating local museums and attractions when you link your Buncombe County Library card.
Online Resources:
OEL Google Site: Kindergarten Readiness Resources for Families