Kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for Pea Ridge Primary School is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 17, through Thursday, March 20, and from 9 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 20. Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2014.

Requirements:

• Updated immunization record, proof of physical (filled out by phyusician) or signed exemption form (available at registration)

• Proof of birth date -- One of the following documents may be used to indicate the child's age: birth certificate, statement by local registrar or county recorder certifying the child's date of birth, attested baptismal certificate, passport, affidavit of date and place of birth by child's parent or guardian, previous school records or U.S. military identification

• Updated Immunization record -- The immunization requirements for kindergarten enrollment are:

4 DTaP (with at least one dose on/after fourth birthday)

3 Polio (with at least one dose on/after fourth birthday, this includes students who have had five to six consecutive doses. The student still has to have one on or after the fourth birthday.)

2 Measles (with first dose on/after first birthday and the second dose at least 28 days after first dose)

1 Mumps (dose must be on/after first birthday)

1 Rubella (dose must be on/after first birthday)

3 Hepatitis B

NEW this year:

2 Varicella (dose must be on/after first birthday or history only from physician/health care professional) No history of disease will be accepted in lieu of vaccine (second dose at least 28 days after first dose). No history of disease will be taken from a parent ever.

Hepatitis A at least one dose (currently in legislation and will probably be passed in early March)

• Social Security card

• Proof of residency in Pea Ridge School District: a current utility bill (water, electric, or Arkansas Western Gas accepted) or Real Estate tax receipt showing parents' name and 911 addresses. The following will NOT be accepted: P.O. Box number, personal property tax receipt, or a utility bill that is past due or subject to disconnect.

Community on 02/12/2014