Dist. 62 kindergarten registration announced

Tuesday, Feb. 10, is an important date in School District 62. When the day is over, Iroquois Community School and every elementary school will register the first members of the District 62 Class of 2024. This annual event is called Kindergarten Registration, and is the tradition of preregistering students who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2015.

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 in their child's attendance area to verify registration and receive the necessary materials. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2015, to enroll.

A health physical, proof of immunization, and proof of residency will be needed. In addition, a certified copy of the birth certificate is required to register and will be placed in the child's file. Registration materials will not be mailed.

Parents may also register their children for Extended Day Kindergarten. SPARK staff members will be available at each registration site. 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.

Registration will take place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. For details, contact Dr. Janice Rashid at (847) 824-1169.