FAIRFIELD — Kindergarten is the start of a child’s journey into adulthood. It is a time of transitions for both the parent and child.
The changes may not be easy, but here is a list of suggestions for getting started:
• Find a school: A child’s school is typically determined by where his or her family lives. Some districts post maps online to help parents locate their school. But if parents have questions, they can call the district to make certain they have selected the proper one.
• Prove residency: Parents must prove a child is eligible to attend the school where they are registered. To do this, parents need to provide two of three things: a property tax payment receipt, rent payment receipt or valid property rental contract; a PG&E bill or receipt, deed or closing papers on home purchase; a declaration of residency executed by the student’s parent or guardian.
• Prove age: A birth certificate showing a child is the minimum age to attend kindergarten is required. The minimum age is a child turning 5 on or before Sept. 1 for the 2016-17 year. However, there are exceptions to this.
• Get shots: Parents need to provide an immunization record proving a child is current on vaccinations. Parents should check directly with school district if they wish to opt out based on personal beliefs.
