Incoming families of Kindergarten Students Q&A (Responses)


1	What question(s) do you have?	Answers
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3	Where do we find the kindergarten registration forms?	The process is detailed on the MCPS website and linked into our Google Slides presentation on our website. Registration is done online via ParentVUE.
4	I noticed the afternoon Carpool for K is a few minutes earlier than the other grades. Is it required we come at this early time or if we get there at the "normal" carpool time is that okay?	We begin our process for K dismissal a few minutes before the scheduled dismissal time to allow for our youngest students to more safely get through the halls in a timely fashion. We can not require a parent or authorized adult to be present before the scheduled dismissal time, but this is something you might want to discuss and plan for with your child so that they are not upset, scared, or nervous while waiting with their teacher for your arrival.
5	Once our student is registered, where do we submit their additional paperwork (ie. health forms, vaccination records, etc.)?	The process is detailed on the MCPS website and linked into our Google Slides presentation on our website. Registration is done online via ParentVUE.
6	How can we make any special requests with respect to teacher?	Our first goal is to ensure that students have a peer group in their classrooms that matches skills and abilities into balanced classes. We always make every effort to keep our students' academic, social, and emotional needs at the forefront. Parent requests for specific teachers are not part of this process.
7	What ELD (English Language Development) services are provided to kindergartners who speak English and another language at home?	The Maryland Home Language Survey is part of the "New Student Information Form." Based on your responses to the questions, your child might be tested to see if the child qualifies or not. Services are provided to eligible students in the form of support from our ESOL teachers and classroom teachers who collaborate. The level of services and support varies depending on student need. More information on the MCPS ELD program can be found here.
8	Good afternoon, I've registered my two sons, but I don't see where I can submit their health forms on ParentVue. When I log into ParentVue now, the only thing I'm able to do is register another student. Thank you for the help!	Hi. Please check out this helpful guide from the MCPS website for Kindergarten Enrollment: Kindergarten Registration Support Guide. We have removed your children's names and grades from this question to preserve privacy.
9	I'm registering my twin girls for Kindergarten and wondered if I should expect them to be enrolled in the same or different classes? Do parents get to express a preference?	Twins are usually enrolled in different classes. If this is not your preference, you can share this information with us in person at Kindergarten Orientation. Make sure you are signed up for a slot.
10	How long is recess for Kindergarteners? Are there any other opportunities for the children to spend time outside during the course of the school day?	Recess is 30 minutes. There are times that lessons in science or other content areas occur outside.
11	How many kindergarten classes are you projecting? And roughly how many students are in each class?	This school year we began with 4 classes of less than 25 students each. Please make sure your rising kindergarten student is registered, and make sure your friends and neighbors are aware of the impending staff reductions so that they too can register, regardless of the options they are considering. Class size follows MCPS guidelines which can be found on the MCPS website by searching "class size."
12	When are we able to register for after-school programs? The PTA website says that catalogues come home early fall which makes it hard to determine what schedules. Can you provide us an idea of how late the programs run? Thanks!	Please contact the enrichment activities coordinator found on the PTA website at: https://www.kppta.org/activities . I believe the programs run on different schedules, and they are not scheduled by the school. They likely run until about 5:00pm. It's likely you could additionally use Bar-T for coverage after clubs if necessary.
13	I can see from my parentVUE only my first kid's name. I registered from online and get a reply of acceptance from Ms. Allen, but cannot see the name from my parentVUE. Thank you. (names removed for privacy)	Please call the front office to verify that we have all of the required forms. It may take some time to process all forms and show up in ParentVUE.
14	What is KP's policy for identifying and responding for giftedness at 5 yrs?	Teachers are continuously assessing students informally to differentiate content and meet student needs. Small groups in literacy are based on ability and needs, and math can also be enriched. In MCPS students are not formally identified as gifted before the end of 2nd grade. Enrichment occurs to deepen and broaden student knowledge within the grade level band of common core standards. Here you can find the Math Enrichment guide for families and caregivers. English Language Arts enrichment information will be shared when that is made available. Gifted and Talented information can be found here.
15	I want to make a teacher request for my incoming kindergartener based on older sibling. Please let me know how to put in the request. I was told ParentVue but I don’t see an option in there.	Please complete the Parent Input Survey for Articulation, but understand that our goal is balanced classrooms, and teacher preference is not part of this process.
16	I see school supplies are already out in the local target. When will we get a list of materials kindergarteners need for school? Do you have recommendations on backpack size?	Supply lists are (or will be) available on our website. You should choose a backpack that your child is able to carry themselves, even when loaded with a lunch, snack, and perhaps some supplies. Rolling backpacks tend to be hard to lift, maneuver, and deal with - especially for students who ride a bus.
17	When is Kindergarten Back to School Night?	We typically hold a special Kindergarten Back to School Night on the Thursday evening before the first day of school. Please make sure to check the school's website and the PTA newsletter for this information.
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