Kindergarten registration set for April 8

Kindergarten registration for District 62 schools will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 8. Students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.

To register, parents or guardians must bring the child's birth certificate and proof of residence in District 62. Parents can apply to the county clerk in the county where their child was born to receive a copy of the birth certificate. Registration forms, immunization requirements and other materials will be distributed at each school.

Parents must come to the school their child will attend to verify registration and receive necessary materials. Proof of immunization and three proofs of residency will be needed. In addition, a certified copy of the birth certificate (not a baptismal or hospital certificate) is required to register and will be placed in the child's file. Registration materials will not be mailed.

All pupils new to the district must present proof of residency within the boundaries of District 62 at the time of registration. Evidence of residency may be validated by the following documents that show the person through whom the student claims residency resides within the district: (1) a current tax or utility bill, (2) a notarized lease, (3) a deed, Torrens Certificate, or title insurance policy, (4) an installment contract for a deed, (5) a valid driver's license, (6) voter's registration indicating residency within the district, or (7) a notarized statement, signed by both the parents or legal guardians and persons residing in the district, testifying that the student and his/her parents or legal guardians are living with those district residents.

Dental, vision and physical examinations are required by the state. The state requires that every child entering school for the first time have a dental, vision and physical examination and certain immunizations. The school medical forms should be completed by the examining doctor and dentist and bear their signature. Medical, dental and vision forms will be provided at the time of registration.

Parents may also sign up their children for Extended Day Kindergarten during kindergarten registration. SPARK staff members will be at all elementary schools with registration materials and to answer any questions. For more information about the SPARK/EDK Program, call (847) 824-1065.

For information on how to obtain a birth certificate call the Cook County Clerk's office at (312) 603-7790.

District 62 schools:

Central, 1526 Thacker, (847) 824-1575; Cumberland, 700 E. Golf Road, (847) 824-1451; Forest, 1375 Fifth Ave., (847) 824-1380; Iroquois Community School, 1836 E. Touhy, (847) 824-1308; Orchard Place, 2727 Maple Ave., (847) 824-1255; Plainfield, 1850 Plainfield Drive, (847) 824-1301; North 1789 Rand Road, (847) 824-1399; South, 1535 Everett St., (847) 824-1566; Terrace, 735 S. Westgate Road, (847) 824-1501.

For details, call Dr. Aaron Lenaghan, (847) 824-1276.