Nothing is more important to a child s success in school than a home full of love and support. Enroll your child in kindergarten. Your child must attend and complete a kindergarten program that has been approved by the State of Tennessee in order to attend the 1st grade. Each public elementary school in Hamilton County will hold registration for kindergarten during the first week of May. Check with the school your child will be attending to get further information. A medical examination.
Children enter kindergarten with different abilities and skills.
Your child s kindergarten teacher will not expect all children to be at the same place developmentally and socially. However, there are certain basic skills that each child is expected to know how to do. These skills will encourage your child s independence and self-confidence. Also helping your child be able to share and play with other children will help them to adjust to a busy kindergarten classroom. Routines put us all at ease.