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Home > Schools > Kindergarten

Kindergarten

Every child who was born between Sept. 2, 2002, and Sept. 1, 2003, must be enrolled in a kindergarten program. All Howard County public elementary schools provide full-day kindergarten programs.

School Readiness
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Waiver Form - Request to NOT Enter Kindergarten (pdf)
Curriculum: See Academics
Learning Overview: See "What Your Child Will Learn" Guides

Off to Kindergarten (pdf)
2007/2008 Guide for Parents
(Translations: Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese)

Early Admission

Some rare exceptions for early admission to Kindergarten may be made.

Early Admission to Pre-K and Kindergarten

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