Entering Kindergarten Children who are five years old by September 1, are entitled to attend kindergarten at the beginning of the school year. Contact your area elementary school for information on kindergarten registration. Under certain conditions, parents may enroll elementary students at a District 68 school outside their normal attendance area. The Superintendent may approve reassignments which are in the best interest of the child and have no adverse effect on staffing patterns. Enrollments outside the student's attendance area must be requested before July 1.
Parents are responsible for transportation.
Gifted Education A Gifted Education Program is offered to eligible students in third - eighth grades. The program provides students with opportunities to develop advanced thinking skills and to do research in the classroom. Program information is sent to parents in the fall. Tuition is charged. Bus service is available.