Do you know a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2014? If you do, it is time to enroll for Kindergarten! The School District of Philadelphia is currently enrolling children and enrollment will be open until May 30, 2014. Visit The School District of Philadelphia’s website to learn more.

Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start?
The Free Library will be hosting an information panel at The Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library on Thursday, February 13, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The panel will feature a Kindergarten Teacher, a Head Start Teacher, a Representative from the School District of Philadelphia, and a Parent who has been through the process. All attendees are welcome to ask questions about starting school and school registration.

Information Sessions
We will also have information tables at libraries throughout the city. A representative from The School District will be available to answers questions and provide guidance. 

February 24 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm   Haverford Avenue Library

March 10 | 4:00pm -5:30pm   Charles L. Durham Library

March 17 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm   Cecil B. Moore Library

April 7 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm   Queen Memorial Library

April 15 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm   Northeast Regional Library

May 7 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm   Wadsworth Library

Kindergarten Open House
In addition to these great information sessions, you and your child are invited to visit your local school on March 4 to preview Kindergarten. Contact your local school for additional details!