Policy 505 - Entrance Age

The purpose of this policy is to set forth the age for entrance into the school system.

Students between five years and 21 years of age who have not graduated from high school and who reside in District 284 shall be admissible to the public schools.

1. All children who reach age five (5) on or before September 1 are welcomed and encouraged to enroll in kindergarten that year.

2. Children ages birth – five (5) may be enrolled if they qualify for special education services.

3. Children who reach age six (6) on or before September 1 are eligible to enter first grade.
It is the responsibility of the school to be ready to serve the children and not the responsibility of the children to be prepared for the program of the school.

The test of residence shall be whether such youth validly and substantially live within the district during the school year. Non-emancipated minors (under 18 years of age) are expected to be under the supervision of an adult or adults who assume responsibility for their general health and welfare as well as for emergencies. In instances where such adults are not the parents or legal guardians of the minor, a written statement of such responsibility assumption shall be requested upon school registration. This statement shall be kept on file along with a summary of case particulars.
 

• Adopted: February 5, 1968
• Amended: October 14, 1985
• Amended: March 15, 2004
• Amended: July 12, 2004
• Amended: October 12, 2015
• Last Reviewed: November 12, 2019

• Policy 505-R - Entrance Age Regulations