TESD Elementary Student Registration Opens Jan 28

BERWYN, PA – Families new to the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District who have kindergarten, as well as first- through fourth grade-age children can register in the award-winning district starting in late January.

Kids can attend kindergarten if they are five years old on or before Sept. 1. Kids who are six on or before Sept. 1 will normally be enrolled in first grade.

For students who reach the age of six between Sept. 2 through Jan. 31, the respective school's principal, in consultation with staff and parents, will decide whether the child shall be in kindergarten or first grade.

Students who are six after Jan. 31 won't be eligible for first grade.

Families can register students for any elementary schools from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., as well as from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the dates below:

• Hillside Elementary – Monday, Jan. 28 and Tuesday, Jan. 29
• Valley Forge Elementary – Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Thursday Jan. 31
• New Eagle Elementary – Thursday, Jan.31 and Friday Feb. 1
• Devon Elementary – Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb 7
• Beaumont Elementary – Monday, Feb. 11 and Tuesday, Feb. 12

If you are unsure of which elementary district you're in, contact the district's Transportation Department at (610) 240-1680.

Parents/guardians must provide 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. Details on immunization are featured below.

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;
• or a valid passport.

Accepted residency documents include two of the following, provided the address is clearly indicated in or on document and the 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;
• or copy of state/federal program enrollment.

Pennsylvania law requires children entering school for the first time to have the following immunizations:

• 4 doses of tetanus (1 dose on or after 4th birthday, usually given as DTP or DTaP or if medically advised DT or Td)
• 4 doses of diphtheria (1 dose on or after 4th birthday, usually given as DTP or DTaP or if medically advised DT or Td)
• 4 doses of acellular pertussis (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday, usually given as DTP or DTaP or if medically advised DT or Td)
• 4 doses of polio (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
• 2 doses of measles (first dose administered at 12 months of age of older, usually given as MMR)
• 2 doses of mumps (first dose administered at 12 months of age of older, usually given as MMR)
• 2 doses of rubella (German measles, first dose administered at 12 months of age of older, usually given as MMR)
• 3 doses of hepatitis B 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity

Children who have not received the above immunizations may not attend school. Provisions are made for exceptions for certain medical or religious reasons. Further explanation regarding the exceptions may be obtained from the school principals.

Proof of immunizations are required at registration.

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