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Julie OberwiseJulie Oberwise
Student Services and Human Resources Director
708/364-3308
joberwise@orland135.org
Fax: 708/364-3379
Eileen Freyer
Registration
708/364-3323
efreyer@orland135.org
Fax: 708/364-3379
Welcome Kindergarten Parents!
Thank you for choosing District 135! If you are interested in registering your child for the 2011-12 school year, please come to the District Administration Center as soon as possible!
If you are interested in registrering your child for the 2012-13 school year, please plan to attend Kindergarten Registration on February 14, 15, or 16! Click the flyer below for more information.
- Registration Flyer 2012-13
- District 135 Boundary Maps
- Medical Forms
- Registration Forms 2012-13
- Packet of Forms
- Part I - Cover Sheet
- Part II - Registration Form
- Part III - ISBE Enthicity / Race
- Part IV - Family Information
- Part V - Fee Payment
- Part VI - Home Language Survey
- Part VII - Pre-K School Programs
- Part VIII - Proof of Residency and Enrollment
- Registration Forms 2011-12
- Packet of Forms
- Part I - Cover Sheet
- Part II - Student Information
- Part III - ISBE Enthicity / Race
- Part IV - Family Information
- Part V - Fee Payment
- Part VI - Home Language Survey
- Part VII - Pre-K School Programs
- Part VIII - Proof of Residency and Enrollment
- As Needed to Prove Residency
(If parent is not the homeowner)
- Affidavit: Owner of Residence
- Affidavit: Natural Custodial Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
As you await the day your little one will begin school, we understand some questions may arise that cannot wait until school starts. Below are some frequently asked questions and their answers for your convenience. If you do not find an answer to a question you may have, we welcome your phone call or e-mail.
Which school will my child attend?
Confirmation of the school assignment is mailed to parents in August. Class sizes and transportation concerns are determining factors when assigning children to schools. Schools with kindergarten programs are Centennial, Center, Park, and Prairie. Registering your child on the assigned days helps assure the school assignment is right for your family.
Will my child attend the A.M. or P.M. session?
A.M. and P.M. sessions are based on bus routes. When you learn which school your child will attend, you will learn if your child will attend the A.M. or P.M. session. Information is typically mailed in August.
Is there an Open House for each primary school?
Each primary school hosts an Open House for parents during the first week back to school, usually from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dates will be posted here in the Spring when they are scheduled for 2012-13.
When is the first day of school?
All kindergarten students began school in 2011-12 on Thursday, August 25, 2011, which was the day after students in Grades 1-8 began school.
What school supplies will my child need?
The supplies vary somewhat for each school. You can view the 2011-12 school year supply list by going to any one of our school webpages. Click on the appropriate school under the purple "Schools" tab above, and then click on the "School Supplies List" link along the right side of the page. Please note that supply lists are subject to change year to year.
How does bus transportation work?
Over 100 bus routes transport about 5,000 students to our District 135 schools. Using state transportation guidelines, children who live farther than 1.5 miles from school or children who live less than 1.5 miles from school but must walk in or near a hazardous area (as defined by the Illinois Department of Transportation) are eligible to ride a bus. Please direct bus questions to 708/364-3338.
Where can I get extra copies of the forms I received at registration?
If you need an extra form, please call 708/364-3323. A packet of forms will be available here for you to print in advance.
When are health forms due and where do I send them?
Completed forms with the physician's signature are due by the first day of school. Children who are without completed health records must, by law, be excluded from school. Completed health records should be returned to your child's school to the attention of the nurse.
Do you offer screenings if I think my child may need special assistance?
For screening questions, please contact Student Services at 708/364-3331.
What is included in the kindergarten curriculum?
The Kindergarten Handbook you will receive at registration includes a detailed description of the curriculum. You can also look at our curriculum maps under the "Academics" link above in blue.
What activities can I do at home to prepare my child for kindergarten?
As a parent, you can help prepare your child for kindergarten in several ways: read to your child; visit a library or book store; talk with your child about signs and their meaning; talk about coins and change; say the alphabet; practice counting; practice your address and phone number; listen to stories; repeat nursery rhymes and songs; make patterns with blocks; practice saying your last name and friends' names; and draw and color.
Medical Forms for Registration
- Physical Form
- Dental Form
- Dental Waiver Form
- Vision Form
- Vision Waiver Form
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