SCHOOL ENTRANCE AGE / ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADE K/1 ATTENDANCE

Children who will be five years of age before September 1 of the school year during which they wish to enroll will be eligible to enter kindergarten.

Children who will be six years of age before September 1 of the school year during which they wish to enroll will be eligible to enter first grade.

The admission of children whose birthdays exceed September 1st by no more than 45 calendar days shall follow the waiver process (JEBA).

LEGAL REFERENCE: State of Rhode Island General Assembly; An Act Relating to Education - Grade 1 - Effective January 1, 2006 16-2-27; 16-2-28

ADOPTED: September 5, 2006

REVISED: April 2, 2018