- Christina School District
- Welcome to Kindergarten
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Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
Will your child turn 5 by August 31? If so, it's time to register for Kindergarten!
Register early and prepare your child for a successful start. Bilingual support is available.
How to Register
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1. Identify Your School
- Use the online School Locator Search to locate your assigned school district and local elementary, middle or high school.
- Even if you decide to participate in the School Choice program, you will need to register with your assigned school first.
- Use the online School Locator Search to locate your assigned school district and local elementary, middle or high school.
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2. Gather Documents
You will need to gather several documents before you can enroll your child. Please see the list of required documents below.
Document Checklist
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- Birth Certificate (original or clear copy)
- Current Immunization Records
- Proof of Residence - Full-page of a current utility bill, current signed and dated lease or signed and dated closing disclosure
- Picture ID
- Guardianship / Custody Agreement (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate (original or clear copy)
Additional forms and information may be required for registration.
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3. Register Online or In-Person
Once you have all your documents from Step 2, complete your registration online or visit the school you identified in Step 1 to register.
Please note: In-person registration is by appointment only.
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4. Complete COVID-19 Education and Acknowledgment Form
We have created guidance on our COVID-19 protocols as part of an acknowledge form to confirm that all parents receive this important COVID-19 education to support our efforts to reduce the risk of virus spread in our school environments. Please click the links below to complete the form:
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2023-2024 School Choice Now Closed for Grades KN-12
Students must meet the "Good Cause" criteria in order to be considered for school choice.
Apply for Good Cause
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Parents residing within Delaware may enroll their child in a public school in any school district regardless of the student's home address. If you would like your child to attend a school other than your assigned school, you must apply for Delaware School Choice.
Transportation Notice: Parents choosing to send their child to a school other than their assigned school are responsible for transportation to/from the choice school or the nearest regular bus stop for the choice school, if space is available.
How to Apply for Kindergarten School Choice
- Register your child for Kindergarten (follow the steps above)
- Complete the school choice application
School Choice Information for 2023-2024 School Year
How to Apply
- Register your child for Kindergarten (follow the steps above).
- Apply for 2023-2024 School Choice
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Kindergarten Highlights
* Free, Full-Time Kindergarten Program
* Bus Transportation
* Qualified, Dedicated Teaching Staff
* STEM
* Art & Music
* Standards-Based Instruction
* Advanced Academic Programs
* Physical Education
* Mandarin Chinese Immersion
* Spanish Immersion
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For more information, please contact:
Your Child's Assigned School
Schools and Program Directory
or
Education Options
Christina School District
Administration Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
Phone: 302-552-2665