Proposed Kindergarten Changes for 2019-2020 School Year
The Salem School District believes strongly that students enrolled in certified kindergarten programs have a greater chance of success throughout their school years and beyond. As a result, the Salem School Board has proposed a number of significant changes.
Results of the March 12 vote will influence this plan.
Expanded Full-Time Kindergarten
Tuition-Free Kindergarten
Starting this fall, we plan to offer tuition-free, full-day kindergarten at all five elementary schools, and we will proceed with the registration process accordingly.
Offered at ALL Elementary Schools
All five elementary schools -- Barron, Fisk, Lancaster, North Salem, and Soule -- plan to offer full-day kindergarten programs. Provided there is space, students would attend the full-day program at their neighborhood school.
Eligibility
Children who will be five years of age before October 1, 2019 are eligible to attend.
Registration is Open!
Pre-Registration for Fall 2019-20 Kindergarten is Currently Open
Online Registration
Process
Step 1: Pre-Registration -- January 14, 2019
Step 2: Schedule Appointment -- February 1, 2019
Emails will be sent to parents/guardians indicating tentative kindergarten placement pending completion of paperwork. The email will provide a link to schedule an appointment at the superintendent's office to finalize your registration.
Documents
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2019-20 Kindergarten Registration PacketComplete all forms, print them out, and bring them (along with additional paperwork) to your scheduled registration appointment.
Additional forms for special circumstances:
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Declaration of Residency FormFor students living with host residents
Half-Day Kindergarten at Haigh
Half-Day Programs Move to Haigh School
We intend to offer a mornings-only, half-day program at Haigh Elementary School for parents who still prefer a half-day option. There will be no afternoon program and the morning session will be scheduled from 9:00-11:30. There is no tuition and parents are responsible for all transportation.
Elementary (K-5) Registration Contact
Grades K-5
Office of the Superintendent
38 Geremonty Dr.
Salem, NH 03079
603-893-7040
603-893-7080 (Fax)
Lisa Finocchiaro