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 Entering kindergarten is an exciting time for your child and is an important first step in their Catholic education.
We want this transition to the school community to be as smooth as possible for you and your child. Each
of our schools has a unique way of orienting your child to the program but here are some special tips that you
can begin working on immediately to help make the transition from home to school as smooth as possible.
The following is a list of commonly asked questions:
How old must my child be to register? Is kindergarten right
around the corner?
A kindergarten student is 5 years of age or older on or before
March 1 of the current school year. To be eligible in 2008-2009,
a child must be five years old on or before March 1, 2009.
What will the school ask of my child?
Visit the school in your neighborhood. The dates
for open houses are listed on
the website when available and in this
guide  .
You are invited to attend.
What should I tell the teacher about my child?
The kindergarten teacher and the school will want as much information
as possible. Some guidelines that might help the teacher get to
know your child better includes:
- How does your child feel about coming to school?
- Has your child been in preschool or daycare or will this be
his/her first experience away from mom?
- What are your child's special passions or interests?
- What are your child's special needs? (This includes everything
from allergies to fears, unique physical or medical conditions,
emotional or behavioral patterns, or any major change that might
be occurring in your child's life)
What will my child learn in kindergarten?
For more information, you may also check
out Alberta Education's website at: http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/handbook.aspx  .
In Edmonton Catholic Schools we treat each
child as a valued and unique member of God's family.
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