My Child is Ready for Kindergarten
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten, a child must be at least five years of age on or before September 1. No exceptions can be made.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
The following documents are required when registering students for school in CFISD:
- a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics¹ (see details below).
- a current immunization record.
- a government-issued, photo ID for the child’s parent or legal guardian.
- proof of residency² (see details below).
- a social security card for each child, if available.
¹Birth Certificate: Please visit the City of Houston Bureau of Vital Statistics to obtain a birth certificate if the student was born in Harris County.
²Proof of Residency: At the time of registration, parents will be asked to provide proof of residency dated within the last 30 days. Documents that are provided should reflect the parent/legal guardian's name and street address. Please be prepared to submit one item from Line A and one item from Line B.
- Line A: (Lessee) Verification in the form of your current lease/(Homeowner)Verification in the form of HCAD records, a mortgage statement, or closing documents
- Line B: Verification in the form of your current gas, water, or light bill
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WHICH SCHOOL DO I ATTEND?
To find your child’s home campus, please visit our School Finder to locate the school that is zoned for your home address.
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KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM
In the CFISD Kindergarten classroom, we focus on the individual, developmental needs of the whole child; engaging them in hands-on activities, purposeful play, real-world problem solving, STEM experiences, and authentic reading and writing opportunities. Please view the Kindergarten Curriculum page to learn more.
