The Law Regarding First Grade Admission in 2001 To enter first grade in the fall of 2001, a child must have completed kindergarten during the 2000-2001 school year in a public school or private school licensed by the Nevada Department of Education or been home schooled with Washoe County School District approval. If a child has not completed any of the above, the law requires the child be tested to measure his or her readiness for first grade in the fall of 2001. The law will be in affect every year thereafter. If the school district determines the child is not ready for first grade, the child must then be enrolled in a state approved kindergarten program even if he or she is old enough for first grade. Assessment guidelines have been developed by the Nevada Department of Education.
Informational brochures are available at all elementary schools and day care centers.
First-grade students who DID NOT attend a Washoe County School District kindergarten, a kindergarten program licensed by the Nevada Department of Education or been home schooled with the approval of the WCSD must take the First Grade Admission Test. To schedule an appointment for this test, please call 850-8000. The student's Social Security number also is requested. Contact YOUR child's school for registration details. Middle School, Grades 7-8 Registration dates and times vary.