Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year offically begins on April 22, 2025 for all children that will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025. Be sure to check out the upcoming extended hours Kindergarten Registration event at an elementary school near you!

In 1997, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 1099, allowing a child who turns four on or before April 16 to be considered for early entry into kindergarten, provided the child demonstrates an extraordinary level of academic ability and maturity. To determine eligibility, the school principal will convene a committee of educational professionals to review each individual case. The following criteria will be considered during the decision-making process:

• Aptitude

• Achievement

• Performance

• Observable Student Behavior

• Motivation to Learn

• Student Interests

To qualify, your child must be evaluated by a certified, licensed psychologist. Please note that the cost of all testing is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Additional details about the evaluation process and eligibility criteria can be found in the application linked below.