2020-2021 New TESD Student Registration Opens Jan 27

BERWYN, PA — We're only about halfway through the school year, but the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District is gearing up for the new school year.

The district will open registration for kindergarten and new first grade students on Jan. 27.

In addition to kindergarten and first grade students, children who plan to enter the district in second through fourth grades in September are also encouraged to register at this time.

Below are dates for the district's elementary schools:

• Beaumont — Monday, Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28
• Devon — Wednesday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 13
• Hillside — Monday Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28
• New Eagle — Thursday, Jan. 30 and Friday Jan. 31
• Valley Forge — Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday Jan. 30

All registration will take place from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Not sure where your child will attend school? Contact the district's Transportation Department at (610) 240-1680 to find out school boundaries.

Students must be at least 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to register.

Children who are 6 on or before Sept. 1 will normally be enrolled in first grade.

Students who turn 6 between Sept. 2 through Jan. 31, the principal, in consultation with staff and parents, will determine whether the child shall be placed in kindergarten or first grade.

Students who turn 6 after Jan. 31 will not be eligible to attend first grade.

Verification of birth date (original documentation), two proofs of residency, and all records regarding dates that vaccines were administered must be presented at the time of registration.

Documents accepted as proof of age include:

• birth certificate
• notarized copy of birth certificate
• baptismal certificate or copy of the record of baptism - notarized or duly certified and showing the date of birth
• notarized statement from the parents
• guardians or relatives indicating the birth date
• prior school record indicating date of birth - if none of the aforementioned proofs are obtainable
• valid passport.

Documents accepted as proof of residency include two of the following provided address is clearly indicated in or on document and provided document is validly issued and genuine as to the resident presenting the document:

• deed for home
• current lease
• current credit card bill
• property tax bill
• PennDOT identification or driver’s license
• PennDOT vehicle registration
• Affidavit of Multiple Occupancy
• current utility bill for home
• copy of a current paycheck stub with the address of employer as well as employee
• copy of state/federal program enrollment.

Legislation enacted by the state of Pennsylvania on April 11, 1974, amended March 2017 and effective August 1, 2017 makes it mandatory for children entering school for the first time to have the following immunizations:

• 4 doses of tetanus* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
• 4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
• 4 doses of acellular pertussis*(1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
• 4 doses of polio (1 dose on or after the 4thbirthday)
• 2 doses of measles** (first dose administered at 12 months of age of older)
• 2 doses of mumps**(first dose administered at 12 months of age of older)
• 2 doses of rubella (German measles) **(first dose administered at 12 months of age of older)
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity

* Usually given as DTP or DTaP or if medically advised DT or Td

** Usually given as MMR

It is important to note that under the law, children who have not received the above immunizations may not attend school.

Proof of immunizations are required at registration.

Provisions are made for exceptions for certain medical or religious reasons.

Further explanation regarding the exceptions may be obtained from the school principals.