Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools Jan/Feb 2018 | Page 6

UCPS Kindergarten Registration begins February 1st
UCPS elementary schools have many competitive academic
offerings, ranging from dual language immersion programs to
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives to
arts programs.
Our highly qualified teachers will empower your child to think
critically while also nurturing their creativity in a safe learning
environment. And our focus on character and skills development
will prepare your student to be a leader as well as responsible,
caring and service-oriented.
Kindergarten is an important milestone for your child
and family, and UCPS is here to help guide you through the
registration process.
From January - February 2018, UCPS elementary schools will
host open houses and tours to provide you with an opportunity to
meet school leaders, teachers and staff and experience all there is
to offer in your student’s kindergarten class.
What do I need to bring with me
to enroll my child in Kindergarten:
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Your child’s birth certificate to verify he or she will be 5
years old on or before August 31 – birth certificates can be
obtained from county officials in the county where the child
was born.
A certified copy of the child’s immunization record that
includes a doctor’s signature or a clinic’s stamp as proof the
vaccines were given. The following immunizations are
required by law for kindergarten enrollment:
5 DTaP/DT shots (a fifth dose is not required IF the fourth
dose was given after the child’s 4th birthday)
4 Polio shots – IPV (a fourth dose is not required IF the third
dose was given after the child’s 4th birthday and was given
at least 6 months after dose #2).
2 MMR shots (the first dose should be given on or after the
child’s 1st birthday, with the second dose at least 28 days
later and before entering school)
3 Hepatitis B shots (the third dose must be given after the
child is at least 24 weeks old)
HIB shots (at least one given between a child’s 1st birthday
and his or her 5th birthday. It is not required after age 5)
2 Varicella shots - Documentation of disease must be from
a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant
verifying history of varicella disease. Documentation must
include the name of the individual with history of disease,
approximate date or age of infection, and a healthcare
provider signature.
Every child in the State entering N.C. public schools for
the first time shall receive a health assessment. The health
assessment shall be completed no more than 12 months
prior to the day of school entry. The parent, guardian, or
responsible person shall have 30 calendar days from the
first day of school to present the required health assessment
transmittal form for the child. The health assessment
transmittal form is available online and at any school.

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