School Entrance Requirements
School Entrance Requirements
A child entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 16
A child entering first grade must be 6 years old on or before the same date.
A copy of the childs birth certificate must be taken to the school in order to register the child.
Kindergarten students must have a health assessment before entering school.
The following basic immunizations:
· 5 DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis). Fifth dose must be on or after the 4th birthday. If the fourth dose is administered on or after the 4th birthday, only four are required.
· 4 oral polio vaccines. The fourth dose must be administered on or before the 4th birthday. If the third dose is on or before the 4th birthday, the fourth dose is not required.
· 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) for children enrolling in K-1.
· 1 HiB (not required after 5th birthday).
· 3 Hepatitis B.
A certificate of immunization must include the following:
· Name of child and date of birth.
· Name of the parent(s) or guardian.
· Address of the parent(s) or guardian.
· Sex of the child.
Transfer students should bring their most recent report card or transfer slip to verify grade.
Applications for Asheville City elementary schools should be completed as soon as February for best consideration.
