Wareham Public Schools Kindergarten Registration
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 4:00-7:00 pm
Friday March 9, 2012, 9:00-11:30 am & 12:30–2:00 pm

Please note: Your child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2012, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2012–2013 school year.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

1. Pick up a kindergarten registration packet. These will be available on or after Friday, February 10, at the main office of any Wareham elementary school (East, Decas, Hammond, Minot Forest), the superintendent's office, the Wareham Free Library, or to download and print from the Wareham
   Public Schools website here ( Registration Packet  )  Packets will be available at local pre-schools, also.
2. Please call Roe Linzee (508-291-3540X19) if you need materials in Spanish or Portugurese.
3. Fill out all the forms contained in the packet.
4. Have your child’s physician fill out and sign a Massachusetts School Health Record Private Physician’s Examination Form.
• Must include immunizations and lead screening results
• Not necessary to be completed before registration, but by law must be provided prior to the beginning of school in September.
5. Add the following information from your personal records to the packet.
• A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate (a true original copy, from the town hall of the town of birth, usually with a raised or embossed seal).  We will make a copy for our records when you register and return the original to you.  If you do not currently have a certified copy of the birth certificate, you should still come to kindergarten registration.  You must provide the document at a later date.
• Two (2) proofs of residency from the following list:  driver’s license, tax bill, rent receipt, or utility bill.  These must show your street address, not just a post office box number.
6. Bring the packet to the appropriate school listed below on one of the dates and times listed above (your residence determines whether your child will attend Decas Elementary School or Hammond Elementary School).  Your child does not need to be present for registration, only for kindergarten screening.

Decas Elementary School (508-291-3530)

Hammond Elementary School (508-291-3565)

If you have any questions or if you are unsure about which school your child will attend, please contact either school.

Note:  To be eligible for full-day kindergarten your child must be screened.  Your child’s screening appointment will be provided at the time of registration. Screening will be completed during school hours on April 13th, 14th and 15th.