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!
Click a topic below to find out more!
Families and caregivers often have questions about how to prepare their children for kindergarten. While there are many different opinions and perspectives about what makes a child “kindergarten ready,” remember that every child is unique. At Buncombe Partnership for Children, we strive to be a supportive partner with families and caregivers by:
- Providing webinars, trainings, and resources for families on child development, the school registration processes, and other information related to transition to kindergarten
- Partnering with local organizations and schools to ensure educators and other stakeholders are in communication about how to best support children and families in our area
- Working with Pre-K teachers in programs across the county to support their use of developmentally appropriate practices in preparing rising kindergarteners
Important Dates and School Information
If your child will be 5 by August 31, 2023, you may enroll them in kindergarten! Here are some important dates and information for you to consider:
Public – Families may apply to a variety of free public schools depending on where they live. You can find out which school you are zoned for here (Link to district map) Though you are zoned for Asheville City Schools or Buncombe County Schools, families do have a degree of choice in terms of where their child attends school. Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools allow for applications for out of county/district school assignments, though placement is not guaranteed. If you wish to apply for out of district or county, you should contact the school system as soon as possible to determine your options.
Asheville City Schools – Magnet schools that offer a special area of focus along with the standard curriculum (like art or ecology). First choice is given to families living in the Asheville City School district. Enrollment for 2023/2024: February 6-March 12, 2023
Buncombe County Schools – Children living in Buncombe County may attend their neighborhood school. Please visit enroll.buncombeschools.org to find your school, learn more about the enrollment process, and sign-up for a school tour.
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.
Artspace Charter School: Application deadline March 31
Asheville Peak Academy : Ongoing open enrollment
Evergreen Community School: Application deadline March 31
Francine Delany New School for Children: Application deadline March 31
Invest Collegiate Imagine Public Charter School: Application deadline March 31
Ready for K! Info Sessions
Our next FREE Ready for Kindgergarten! event will be on Saturday, February 4, from 1-4pm at Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company on Merrimon Ave. We will be showing “Lego Movie” and presenting information about registering for kindergarten. Free pizza and a non-alcoholic drink ticket included**. Participants who complete an information scavenger hunt will be eligible to receive a free Kindergarten Readiness kit to take home! (Due to the nature of this being a free event, we cannot guarantee entry after capacity is met. We recommend arriving on time to ensure entry!)
Do you have questions about transitioning your child to kindergarten? Contact Stevie Alverson stevie@buncombepfc.org.
Resources
Get In Touch
53 Asheland Avenue Suite 102A
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-285-9333
Fax: 828-285-9933
