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Kindergarten Eligibility: To be eligible for kindergarten in Oregon, a student must have turned 5 on or before September 1. The compulsory school age in the state of Oregon is age 7. However, that number drops to ages 5 to 6 once the child is enrolled in public school.
The Scappoose School District has OPEN boundaries with two elementary K-3 Elementary Schools. Families will be notified which building their child will attend Kindergarten by August 7, 2020.
Steps to get your child registered for the 2020-2021 school-year:
Step 1: Obtain a registration packet from the Grant Watts Elementary School main office, Warren Elementary main office, or the Scappoose District Office. Online registration via Synergy, our Student Information System is now open. Access by clicking https://www.scappoosek12.org/domain/1561
Step 2: Once you have completed the required forms and you have gathered all the required documents listed below, please return to Grant Watts Elementary or Warren Elementary to complete your student’s registration. All completed packets are dated and time-stamped.
Registration Is Available:
The Grant Watts Office is open for registration on Fridays beginning 5/1/2020
Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: 52000 SE 3rd Place, Scappoose, OR 97056
Phone: (503) 971-8002
Contact: Marjie Lordos mlordos@scappoose.k12.or.us
The Warren Office is open for registration on Thursdays beginning 5/1/2020
Time: 10:30am-1:30pm
Location: 34555 Berg Rd, Warren, OR 97053
Phone: (503) 397-2959
Contact: Alison Jones ajones@scappoose.k12.or.us
What will I need to bring to have a completed Registration Packet?
- Parent/Guardian’s Valid Photo Identification.
- Proof of Parent/Guardian’s Residency (Residency Requirements available online here).
Please note: a signed leasing or dwelling agreement, a Service Verification Letter (SVL) from a utility is required for proof of address. Please call your utility directly to obtain an SVL. If you recently purchased a home, the Property Deed and SVL will meet the residency requirements.
- Student’s Birth Certificate or Passport or Other (used to determine student’s age only).
- Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status Form (provided by school). If you are coming from out-of-state, please have your child’s physician print out your child’s immunization record prior to moving to Oregon as it is required for school admission.
- Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or 504 Plan (if applicable).
Kindergarten is packed with lots of learning. Your child will grow amazingly, in so many ways: socially, emotionally and academically.
Help jump-start your child’s kindergarten year by enrolling him/her to attend our 5-day Kinder Camp at Grant Watts Elementary School or Warren Elementary School. We will hold a camp that spans one-week for a full-day. The camp runs from 8am-3pm, August 17th-21st.
As part of this FREE program, your incoming kindergarten student will:
- Be served a snack and lunch daily.
- Enjoy after-camp enrichment opportunities with their families.
- Learn important school routines.
- Create relationships with kindergarten teachers and building staff.
- Receive a jump start on learning reading, writing and math skills.
- Have fun with other children at camp.
- Ease into the transition of full-day kindergarten.
- Parents are invited to stay for a Parent Coffee Chat from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on 8/17 and 8/21. This is an opportunity to learn about the district, the importance of the Kindergarten year, and meet other parents.
All incoming kindergarten students who will be attending in the Scappoose School District are welcome to apply. Our program is limited to 50 students total. Priority for placement will be given to:
- Students who have not had formal preschool experience, Head Start or Early Childhood Special Education setting
- Students from communities of color
- Students who qualify for free/reduced school lunch
If you need additional information about Kinder Camp, please call the school at
Grant Watts 971-200-8002 Warren 971-200-8001
To apply, please fill out the registration form and return it to the school office before June 26, 2020.
English Kinder Camp Registration Form
Spanish Kinder Camp Registration Form
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