{"id":71,"date":"2014-08-04T14:24:43","date_gmt":"2014-08-04T20:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/curriculuminstruction\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T20:15:14","slug":"early-childhood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/curriculuminstruction\/early-childhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to Granite School District!<\/strong><br>We\u2019re excited to be part of your child\u2019s learning journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kindergarten Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong>&nbsp;Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enroll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toilet Training:<\/strong>&nbsp;Starting May 1, 2024, children must be toilet trained to enroll (<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fle.utah.gov%2F~2024%2Fbills%2Fstatic%2FHB0331.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cblechols%40graniteschools.org%7C4fe7e67dbe344e2da26908dd3ff1c112%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C638737029775186345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=q7vkM7vIjTIffL63v6ThJ7NZhoWk9s8x3%2F6qZtnqOGc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 331<\/a>). For tips, refer to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_MqCSkvVkn9SosbJ6jWKr59R0F3q6g_e\/view?usp=sharing\">Granite District Toilet Training Pamphlet (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kindergarten Programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full-Day Kindergarten:<\/strong>&nbsp;A full day of instruction in all subjects, including arts, PE, and library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Half-Day Kindergarten:<\/strong>&nbsp;Prioritizes the state-approved standards for the content areas of English language arts and mathematics as required by R277-730. Students attend either a half-day class or a half-day kindergarten option within a full day class determined by individual schools. No midday transportation is provided for half-day students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find your school in this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/schools\/elementary-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">school search<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the school for more details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have these documents ready:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child\u2019s birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunization records or exemption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of address (e.g., utility bill)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent\/guardian photo ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For Families with Disabilities:<\/strong>&nbsp;Contact the school principal, social worker, or psychologist to discuss enrollment concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immunizations:<\/strong>\u00a0Your child must be up to date on immunizations or submit a waiver. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimmunize.utah.gov%2Fprintable-resources%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpmfenton%40graniteschools.org%7C9acff8d5a3494111c05b08def7e3ac02%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C639220754427331906%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PcFOCamCB6OjHwxSaayyBUbdIuZuAosiUL1jyCObEa4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah Department of Health<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kindergarten Development:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Utah State Board of Education has brochures to help you understand what your child will be learning and how you can support them <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschools.utah.gov%2Fcurr%2Fkindergarten%2F_kindergarten_%2FHereWeCome_.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cblechols%40graniteschools.org%7C4fe7e67dbe344e2da26908dd3ff1c112%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C638737029775256078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kp0bYJrisK%2Fikyp1EK5wqufrFQYbMzxmMZ2UvSVyq6I%3D&amp;reserved=0\">English(pdf)<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschools.utah.gov%2Fcurr%2Fkindergarten%2F_kindergarten_%2FHereWeComeSpanish_.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cblechols%40graniteschools.org%7C4fe7e67dbe344e2da26908dd3ff1c112%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C638737029775269566%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uDJy%2BDXTvOSSTZdYptDOjhuNJjgk1VMENIieyUA5hIg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Spanish (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graniteschools.org%2Fssp%2Fopen-enrollment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpmfenton%40graniteschools.org%7C9acff8d5a3494111c05b08def7e3ac02%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C639220754427391679%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IBuC1ZVVo6jDpezB2LcBKWXXUD1nXaW2J5Z6prBCMDY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Open Enrollment<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Up-to-date information about open enrollment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graniteschools.org%2Ffaq%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cblechols%40graniteschools.org%7C4fe7e67dbe344e2da26908dd3ff1c112%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C638737029775295549%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iaj%2FY86BidDdTac4vJHeSmFnBZeRZS%2Fd%2F%2FCOfEPtcB0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to share this information with other families who may have kindergarten-age children!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Granite School District!We\u2019re excited to be part of your child\u2019s learning journey. 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