Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025 School Year
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year will begin in February.
Starting on February 6, parents/guardians can go to http://register.fcasd.edu to begin the registration process. Once the online forms are complete, parents/guardians will attend the school’s registration day with their supporting documents. Orientation meetings to acquaint parents/guardians with the kindergarten program and registration process will be held in February.
Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024, to be admitted to kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year. A certificate of birth date, immunization records, two proofs of residency, and a photo ID must be presented for registration. A child will not be officially registered until all of these items are presented.
Immunization Information
According to Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations, children must be immunized with the following before being admitted to kindergarten:
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4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Usually given as DTaP or DTP or DT or Td) (1 dose on or after fourth birthday);
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4 doses of polio (fourth dose on or after fourth birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given);
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2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (usually given as MMR) on or after the child’s first birthday;
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3 doses of hepatitis B; and
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2 doses of varicella (chicken pox) (on or after the child’s first birthday) or evidence of immunity through a written statement from a physician indicating month and year of disease or serologic proof of immunity.
Persons having medical (must have a note from doctor) or religious objections to these immunizations should contact the school nurse.
Pre-Registration Events
The district offers various pre-registration events beginning in February. Further information on all events can be found at https://www.kdgfcasd.com/.
Fairview Elementary School
- Parent Orientation Meeting: Wednesday, February 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Registration: Wednesday, March 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Parents/guardians will choose a specific registration time once they complete the online registration.
The school is located at 738 Dorseyville Road in Indiana Township. The phone number is (412) 963-9315.
Hartwood Elementary School
- Parent Orientation Meeting: Wednesday, February 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Registration: Thursday, March 7, 8-11 a.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m. Parents/guardians will choose a specific registration time once they complete the online registration.
The school is located at 3730 Saxonburg Boulevard in Indiana Township. The phone number is (412) 767-5396.
Kerr Elementary School
- Parent Orientation Meeting: Tuesday, February 6, 6-7 p.m.
- Registration: Tuesday, March 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parents/guardians will choose a specific registration time once they complete the online registration.
The school is located at 341 Kittanning Pike in O’Hara Township. The phone number is (412) 781-4105.
O’Hara Elementary School
- Parent Orientation Meeting: Thursday, February 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Registration: Friday, March 8, 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. Parents/guardians will choose a specific registration time once they complete the online registration.
The school is located at 115 Cabin Lane in O’Hara Township. The phone number is (412) 963-0333.
Districtwide registration sessions for all elementary schools will be held in March for those unable to attend the individual school registration dates/times. Registration for all incoming kindergartners will be held Tuesday, March 5, from 4-6 p.m. at Kerr Elementary School and Thursday, March 7, from 4-6 p.m. at O’Hara Elementary School.
Incoming kindergarten families are also encouraged to sign up for the story times hosted by their elementary school. To sign up and to learn more about programs for incoming kindergartners, visit https://www.kdgfcasd.com/.