New Student Enrollment
Interested in Enrolling in Our Preschool Program?
Please fill out the Preschool Peer Waitlist Form first. Once you’ve completed that, we will get in touch with you regarding the next steps, including when to finalize your enrollment in PowerSchool. Thank you for your interest!
Spanish: ¿Interesado en inscribirse en nuestro programa de preescolar? Por favor, complete primero el formulario de lista de espera para compañeros de preescolar. Una vez que lo haya completado, nos pondremos en contacto con usted para informarle sobre los próximos pasos, incluyendo cuándo finalizar su inscripción en PowerSchool. ¡Gracias por su interés!
Tagalog: Pakipunan muna ang papel para sa Preschool Peer Waitlist. Kapag natapos mo na ito, makipag-ungnayan kami s aiyo tungkol sa susunod na mga hakbang, kasama na ang petsa kung kailan maaaring tapusin ang iyong pagpapatala sa Powerschool. Salamat sa inyong interest.
School Entry Requirements
Entry Age
A child five (5) years of age on or before September 1 may be admitted to kindergarten. A child six (6) years of age on or before September 1 may be admitted to first grade. The Superintendent is delegated authority to make early-entrance determinations. Students under school age who were previously enrolled in a public school shall be admitted to school at the grade level determined by the Superintendent of designee. (BP 5111/AS 14.03.080)
Birth Certificate
You must provide a certificated copy of your son/daughter’s birth certificate for enrollment.
Immunizations
All students entering or attending the Kodiak Island Borough School District (grades K-12) must be current with the following:
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/DT/Tdap) Polio (OVP, IPV), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, (MMR), and Hepatitis A and B, and Varicella. (Varicella is required for preschool through grade 6) All children attending the district preschool program are also required to have documentation for the HIB immunization.
All Immunization records must be submitted and verified by the school nurse prior to beginning school. Remember, NO SHOTS, NO SCHOOL!
To meet requirements, students will need MEDICALLY-VERIFIED:
Immunization record of 2 doses of Varicella OR
History of disease recorded on new state required form OR
Valid medical exemption on new state exemption requirements.
Documentation must be signed by an Alaskan-licensed MD, DO, ANP, or PA, stating the child has had the disease.
Tuberculosis Testing
There will be no requirements for KIBSD to assess the TB status of their students for the 2020-20201 School year.
An exception would be for New Immigrants entering the country who have not completed their TB evaluation.
Religious Exemption
Alaska State Law requires this form to be notarized and renewed each school year after July first (1st) of the current school year to be valid for that school year. If you are completing one of these forms for your child, the completed form must be submitted AT or BEFORE the start of school. Personal or philosophical exemptions are not allowed per state law. (Alaska Administration Code: Section 4 AAC 06.055 – Immunizations required).
Religious Exemption Form
Medical Exemption Form
This form is required to be on file at school and/or childcare when a child is not immunized due to a medical contraindication or immunity. This exemption form only needs to be completed once.
Questions about Early Age Enrollment?
View our Parent’s Guide to the Policy and Procedure on Early Entrance