The Merced City School District is excited to begin enrolling students in kindergarten and transitional kindergarten on March 12. Preschool enrollment also remains open throughout the year. Please see the information below to learn more about when and where to register as well as what documents you'll need to provide.
KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten Registration Begins: March 12th
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Register at your neighborhood school between 9:30 and 3:30.
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Students will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some classes may reach capacity sooner than others.
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Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2018.
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For Registration please bring:
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Proof of birth date (original birth certificate, passport, or notarized affidavit of birth);
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CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD;
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PLEASE NOTE: Personal beliefs exemptions to immunizations are no longer valid for students entering transitional kindergarten or kindergarten, effective Jan 1, 2016.
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Verification of residence; must have at least 3 of the following documents:
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Current PG&E/MID statement – mortgage/rental or lease statement or agreement - City of Merced water/garbage bill - driver’s license/car registration - unopened business mail with current postmark
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
Transitional Kindergarten Registration Begins: March 12th
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If your child turns 5 between September 2 – December 2, 2018, fill out the paperwork required for kindergarten. Your student will be placed in a Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Transitional Kindergarten is a two year program. Year 1 is Transitional Kindergarten - Year 2 is Kindergarten.
PRESCHOOL
Preschool Applications are Accepted Year Round
Eligibility Appointments for the 2018-2019 School Year Begin April 17th
Turn In Applications Now!
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Students are accepted based on family size, income and other eligibility requirements.
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Complete a Pre-Application at any MCSD Elementary Site or the main Preschool Office at Galen Clark Preschool, 211 E. 11th Street.
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For more information call the Main Preschool Office located at Galen Clark Preschool, at 385-6619 between 9:00 and 3:00 Monday – Thursday.
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Preschool students must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2018. A limited number of slots are available for students that are 3 on or before September 1, 2018.
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When you are called for an appointment, you will be required to bring:
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Proof of birth date (original birth certificate, passport, or notarized affidavit of birth) of all children under 18 living in the household;
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CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD;
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TB Test results for child applying for program services (dated within one year of August 15, 2018);
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Current Physical for child applying for program services (dated within one year of August 15, 2018);
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Current proof of family income for ONE MONTH up to ONE YEAR depending on employment (pay stubs, unemployment or disability pay stubs, TANF, CalWorks, child support, etc.);
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Other legal documents to prove family size (marriage certificate, divorce certificate, separation documentation, custody agreements, guardianship documentation, etc.);
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Verification of residence; must have at least 3 of the following documents:
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Current PG&E/MID statement – mortgage/rental or lease statement or agreement - City of Merced water/garbage bill - driver’s license/car registration - unopened business mail with current postmark
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