Kindergarten (Early Childhood) Registration

Entering kindergarten is an exciting time for your child and is an important first step in their Catholic education. We want this transition to the school community to be as smooth as possible for you and your child. Each of our schools has a unique way of orienting your child to the program but here are some special tips that you can begin working on immediately to help make the transition from home to school as smooth as possible.

We are pleased to offer the following Kindergarten Programs:

• Half Day Kindergarten
• Full Day Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten (100 Voices, Junior Kindergarten and French Immersion Junior Kindergarten)

The following is a list of commonly asked questions:

How old must my child be to register? Is kindergarten right around the corner?

A kindergarten student is 5 years of age or older on or before March 1 of the current school year. To be eligible in 2009-2010, a child must be five years old on or before March 1, 2010.

What will the school ask of my child?

Visit the school in your neighborhood. The dates for open houses are listed on the website and in this guide . You are invited to attend.

What should I tell the teacher about my child?

The kindergarten teacher and the school will want as much information as possible. Some guidelines that might help the teacher get to know your child better includes:

• How does your child feel about coming to school?
• Has your child been in preschool or daycare or will this be his/her first experience away from mom?
• What are your child's special passions or interests?
• What are your child's special needs? (This includes everything from allergies to fears, unique physical or medical conditions, emotional or behavioral patterns, or any major change that might be occurring in your child's life)

What will my child learn in kindergarten?

For more information, you may also check out Alberta Education's website at: http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/handbook.aspx .

In Edmonton Catholic Schools we treat each child as a valued and unique member of God's family.