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U-46 Elementary Schools to Host Kindergarten Registration Nights
Please note: More detailed information can be found on the U-46 website on the Kindergarten Registration 2020 page.
Feb. 6, 2020
School District U-46 is encouraging parents and guardians whose children will begin kindergarten next fall to attend a registration event in February at their neighborhood school. These registration events will allow parents to reserve a seat for their prospective kindergartner for the 2020-21 school year.
“We are excited to welcome the class of 2033 and their families,” said Peggy Ondera, Director of Early Learners Program. “Kindergarten is a huge and exciting step for students, and we like to start building our relationship with our early scholars and their families as early as possible.”
New this year, the parents of incoming kindergarten students will also be able to register any other students in their households upon the beginning of registration on Feb. 10. Even if an older student attends a different school, registration can be handled at the incoming kindergarten student’s home school. No fees will be collected at the registration events.
U-46 launched full-day kindergarten in 2016 for more than 2,500 students across 40 elementary schools and two early childhood centers.
The District’s FDK program features the following elements:
- Flexible time and space for children to choose activities that are designed for them to work at their own pace without pressure.
- Opportunities for peer collaboration, allowing students to build teamwork skills, whether they are working on a puzzle or creating a work of art together.
- Respectful relationships between teachers and other learners. We teach and model collaboration among teachers and students and respect for inquiries and discussion.
School District U-46 is the second-largest district in the state, serving more than 38,000 in 57 schools and programs. The District offers an award-winning dual language program, universal testing for gifted education, a high school magnet academy program, a dual credit program with Elgin Community College, Advanced Placement classes and more. Last year, U-46 was one of 13 school districts in Illinois named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.
By encouraging families to register incoming kindergarten students now, the elementary schools will be better able to keep families up-to-date on relevant information. It helps the District with staffing and transportation decisions. Families will also have more time to schedule screenings as needed through the Family Welcome Center.
To be eligible to enter kindergarten next fall, children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2020.
Parents can find detailed instructions about what they should bring to registration and what they can do if they miss their school's Registration Event on the Kindergarten Registration 2020 page.
This page can help families identify their home school. Those with questions can call U-46’s Registration Department at 847-888-5000, ext. 5715 or ext. 5016 (for Spanish).
Below is a chart that outlines when each elementary school is hosting their Kindergarten Registration event.
School |
Monday, Feb. 10 |
Tuesday, Feb. 11 |
Wednesday, Feb. 12 |
Thursday, Feb. 13 |
Bartlett |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Centennial |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Century Oaks |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Channing |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Clinton |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Coleman |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Creekside |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Fox Meadow |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Garfield |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Glenbrook |
3:30 - 6 p.m. |
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Hanover Countryside |
5 - 8 p.m. |
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Harriet Gifford |
3 - 5:30 p.m. |
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Hawk Hollow |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Heritage |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Highland |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Hillcrest |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Hilltop |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Horizon |
4:30 - 6: 30 p.m. |
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Huff |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Laurel Hill |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Liberty |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Lincoln |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Lords Park |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Lowrie |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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McKinley |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Nature Ridge |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Oakhill |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Ontarioville |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Otter Creek |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Parkwood |
5 - 8 p.m. |
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Prairieview |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Ridge Circle |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Ronald D. O'Neal |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Spring Trail |
5 - 7 p.m. |
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Sunnydale |
4 - 7 p.m. |
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Sycamore Trails |
3:30 - 6 p.m. |
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Timber Trails |
3:30 - 6 p.m. |
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Washington |
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3:30 - 5:30 p.m | ||
Wayne |
4 - 6 p.m. |
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Willard |
3 - 5 p.m. |