Early Admission to Kindergarten

The 1997 General Assembly passed legislation allowing a child who has reached his/her fourth birthday by April 16 to enter Kindergarten if he or she demonstrates an extraordinary level of academic ability and maturity. In determining eligibility, parents must first submit an application to the principal of the school within their attendance area.  Please see the below links for required documentation.  Criteria that shall be considered include the following:

• Aptitude
• Achievement
• Performance
• Observable Student Behavior
• Motivation to Learn
• Student Interest

Please see the below links for additional information.

State Policy

PCS Policy

This form meets the state standards for early admission to kindergarten. The parent/guardian should complete this form to ensure the child meets all requirements before requesting early admission to Kindergarten. 

Parent Request Form - English Version

Admision Temprana para el Kinder (Version en Español)

For questions, please contact the school principal where your child will attend.