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Kindergarten 2009
Kindergarten in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is a full-day program. By state law, children must be 5 by September 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten. All GCPS elementary schools hold a kindergarten registration each spring.


WHO: Parents and guardians of children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2009.
WHAT: Register for the 2009–10 school year.
WHEN: Call the local school for registration times. Click here for phone numbers.
WHERE: Register at your local school. Call the Planning Department at 678-301-7085 if you’re not sure which school your child will attend.
WHY: So your child will be ready for the first day of school, August 10, 2009.
HOW: Parents or guardians should be prepared to fill out important registration forms. Your child's registration will be delayed without the needed paperwork.

What to Bring for Registration:
  • Your child! Schools may offer activities or screenings on registration day. Check with your school for details.
  • A copy of the pre-K progress report if your child has attended a state pre-K program. This can be helpful information for your child's new kindergarten teacher.
  • An official document showing proof of birth date. Examples include an original birth certificate or birth registration, or an official state or federal form with date of birth, or passport.
  • Proof that you live in the attendance zone. Examples include a non-contingent sales contract, lease, or deed. A lease or deed must be accompanied by at least one utility bill (excluding telephone bills) with the same address. A contingency contract is not acceptable. If you live with a friend or family member and need information about verifying your residency, call your local school.
  • Evidence of vision, hearing, and dental exams obtained in the past year. This information should be on Georgia Form #3300, available from the health department or your physician and dentist. Letters from appropriate healthcare professionals and out-of-state certificates are acceptable, if completed within the last 12 months and stapled to the state form. International certificates are not acceptable. Click here for Health Department locations, maps, and hours of operation.
  • A photo ID. The person enrolling a student should present proper identification. This identification may include a driver’s license, a state identification card, a passport, or other official photo identification, such as an ID card obtained through an official government agency or consulate.
  • Proof of custody/guardianship, if not the birth parent. Proof of Guardianship is required for registration if the enrolling adult is not the birth parent. For more information, contact Gwinnett County Probate Court at 770-822-8265 or click here to visit the Probate Court's web page.
  • A Georgia certificate of immunization. State form #3231 (revised March 2007) must be completed by the health department or your private physician. A valid Form #3231 must be marked in the box with either “Complete for School Attendance” or a current “Date of Expiration.” By state law, a valid immunization form or immunization exemption (for medical or religious reasons) is required for enrollment. A medical exemption should be noted on Form #3231 with a current expiration date. You may request a religious exemption form from your school. Click here to learn more information about immunizations from the Gwinnett County Health Department .
  • The child’s social security number. State law requires that schools ask for this number at the time of enrollment. Students will be enrolled, even if the number is not provided. However, parents will be asked to sign a waiver.

The state offers a free prekindergarten (pre-K) program for 4-year-olds. Children must be 4 years old by September 1 in order to enroll. In Gwinnett County, this program is delivered through private childcare providers who are approved by the state. For more information and to find a provider, visit Bright From the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning or call 404-656-5957 or 1-888-442-7735.