Do you or someone you know have a child going into Kindergarten this year? Did you know Kindergarten registration has already started? Don’t delay, start the registration process now! Below is important information on how to register and resources you’ll need along the way. 

Registration

Registration is a 2-step process, mainly done online.

Step 1

Submit basic information through the preregistration link beginning March 1st.

(https://forms.provo.edu/preregister.html)

The school’s registrar will create a Powerschool Parent Account and send you an email with further instructions. This process will happen once the school begins their Kindergarten process, please refer to the schedule below to know specific dates.  Registrations that are submitted outside of the set period will experience some delay,  once school starts, it will only be a matter of days to complete the process. Please contact your school’s registrar to get a more accurate idea.

Step 2 Login to Powerschool using the information sent to you in the email from the registrar.  This second portion should take approximately 20-30 min. If you need assistance, please contact your school, or visit the Student & Family Services office at 280 W 940 N Provo.

Take the following documents to the school.

Child’s original birth certificate (the name that appears on the birth certificate will be used on all official school records.) 

Child’s immunization records – including dates of all shots, or exception certificates. Children may register but cannot attend school until immunizations are up to date and a copy of the record has been turned into the school. Please see the information about immunization for more details. 

Proof of address (example: utility bill or rental agreement) 

Parent’s Photo ID 

TB testing (if applicable)** **Please check the information found under TB testing for specific requirements.

Please do not send any documentation through email, if you are unable to bring the documentation to the school you can send them through registered mail.  For registration to be complete both the online information and the above-named items must be received by the school.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR REGISTERING

Immunizations For kindergarten attendance during the 2024/2025 school year, Utah State law requires the following immunizations for the protection of your child and others from communicable diseases:

5 DTaP* 4 Polio* 2 MMR 3 Hepatitis B 2 Hepatitis A 2 Varicella (Chickenpox)**  *The 5th DTP and 4th Polio immunizations need to be given after the child’s 4th birthday, the first MMR and Chickenpox vaccines must be given after the first birthday.

** Documentation of varicella disease or “chicken pox” must be confirmed by your licensed healthcare provider if no varicella immunization has been given.

Immunizations are available from your personal physician or from the Utah County Health Department (UCHD) at the following times and locations. If your child needs immunizations and you will be getting them at UCHD, please take your records of previous immunizations when you go.

151 S. University Ave. Suite 1900, Provo 

Mon, Tues, Fri. 8:00 to 4:30 

Wed. 8:00 to 7:00  

Thurs. 9:00 to 4:30 

599 S. 500 E. Suite 2, American Fork Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 to 4:30 

285 N 1250 E 3rd floor, Payson Mon. thru Fri 8:00 to 11:30 & 1:00 to 4:30

You can download here the complete letter from the Utah County Health Department.

TB testing Utah County requires proof of tuberculosis testing for some foreign-born students entering schools for the first time, and students who have lived in a some foreign country for six months or more within the past five years. Please check the listto see if a TB test will be required. 

Immunization Exemptions To claim a personal, religious or medical exemption, the legal guardian must complete an on-line educational module (free of charge) and provide a copy of the completed form to the school. The online course can be found here.  Remember to mark for all immunizations.  Completion of the on-line educational module can be done at the Health Department if you do not have access to a computer.  For a medical exemption, a written note from a licensed health care provider must be provided along with a copy of the completed on-line educational module.    It should state the physical condition of the student, and why that vaccine would endanger the student’s life or health. 

Physicals A physical examination, including vision screening, and a dental examination are recommended for students entering kindergarten, for the first time. Although exams are not mandatory, they are encouraged as a means of assisting parents and teachers to remain well informed about the child’s physical well-being. Utah County Health Dept. Wellness Clinic performs physicals for $45. Appointments can be made by calling 801-851-7031. Physical and dental exams and immunizations are advised in the Spring and early Summer to avoid crowds in the fall.

Medications During School Hours If your student has any medical condition that needs attention during school time, please contact the school nurse.

School Meals for Kindergartners The Child Nutrition program strives to improve student achievement through nutrition.  Meal prices for the 2024/2025 school year are as follows:

·  Breakfast costs is $1.50/Reduced price is $0.30

·  Lunch costs is $2.25/Reduced price is $0.40

·  The cost of a 2nd meal is equal to that of an adult price of $2.00 for breakfast /$4.00 for lunch

To look at school menus, apply for free or reduced meals, or special diet accommodations, please visit the Child Nutrition page or call 801-374-4866.

Kindergarten Readiness Skills For a comprehensive list of resources check out our Kindergarten Readiness Skills page.  It includes the “Here We Come!” pamphlet from the Utah State Board of Education and many other links with resources to help your child as they transition into Kindergarten.  Visit this page as often as it may be necessary.

If you know of families with kindergarten-age children who will be attending school next year, please share this information with them.