Process Outlined for Early Admission to District 622 Kindergarten

Is your child a candidate for early admission for kindergarten this fall? Parents with questions are invited to a free information session on the pros and cons of early admission to kindergarten. The information session will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 6 at the District Education Center, 2520 E. 12th Avenue, North St. Paul.

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District policy allows parents of children who will turn age 5 between Sept. 2 and Oct. 31, to apply for early admission to kindergarten. Applications are available by calling the Special Services Department at 651-748-7456. May 23 is the deadline for application submission.

There is a $120 fee for the initial interview conducted on June 9 by a licensed school psychologist. Children who show evidence of competency above their age will then have further evaluation scheduled by appointment during that same week – between June 9 and June 13 for an additional fee.

Parents who are uncertain about whether their child would be considered advanced in development, or who wish to know more about the standards for early entrance, may call Linda Kallevang, school psychologist, at 651-748-6783. Applications will not be accepted unless parent/guardian has either attended the May 6 information session or talked to Linda by telephone.