Children who will be 5 years of age on or before December 1 of this year are eligible for kindergarten in September 2013 at Byron-Bergen Central School District. New families in Byron-Bergen should notify the district if they have a child that will enter kindergarten in September 2013.
All children registering for kindergarten will be scheduled for a screening appointment in May. The results of this screening will be used to plan for the 2013-2014 kindergarten program.
The following items are necessary to complete the registration process:
•Child’s birth certificate
•Certificates of Immuniziation – New York State law requires that every child entering school must have received a minimum of 3 doses of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus vaccine (DPT) and 3 doses of polio (IPV) vaccine. It is also mandated that each child must have received 2 MMR’s (measles, mumps, rubella), 3 doses of hepatitis B, and 1 dose of varicella (chickenpox). Children born on or after January 1, 2008 must have 4 doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV). Their immunizations must be completed prior to entering school.
•Proof of Residency – Those who have no other children already attending school in the district should bring proof of residency to the screening appointment. This can be a copy of a mortgage statement, rental/lease agreement or a copy of a tax bill.
For information or to register a child, contact Becky Kelly at the Byron-Bergen Elementary School Office via phone at 585-494-1220, ext. 1301.
Information may also be sent to Byron-Bergen Elementary School, 6971 West Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416.
