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Early Entrance to Kindergarten

A group of kindergarten children in a circle, smiling, looking down at the camera

Kindergarten students in Shaker Heights Schools are engaged in a full-day rigorous instructional program as well as theĀ International Baccalaureate Programme.

Early entrance to kindergarten is designed for the accelerated child who is both academically ready and developmentally mature when compared to others of the same chronological age. Children who enter kindergarten early have advanced ability and also achieve easily when presented with new material.

The path to early entrance to kindergarten is a multi-step process that includes input from parents/guardians and educators. Please note: the early entrance process occurs once a year, beginning in early April and ending in early June.

Parents/guardian who wish to pursue this option must:

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