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Dr. Colleen Schultz
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
15100 S. 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
708/364-3330
cschultz@orland135.org
View our 2008-09 Boundary Maps
View Downloadable Medical Forms
Welcome Kindergarten Parents!
Thank you for choosing District 135! If you missed the kindergarten registration round-up held during the first week of February, please plan on coming to our Administration Center as soon as possible. Our Registration Office is open from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Late registrants cannot be guaranteed placement at their home school, so please plan on coming on one of these days. See the attached for a list of items you need to bring.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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 listed here for the 2008 Open Houses as soon as they are scheduled.
When is the first day of school?
All kindergarten students will begin school on Thursday, August 28, 2008.
What school supplies will my child need?
The supplies vary somewhat for each school. As soon as a list is formed for the 2008-09 school year, it will be posted here.
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 708/364-3337.
Where can I get extra copies of the forms I received at registration?
If you need an extra form, please call 708/364-3338. Several of the forms you may need can be found on the "Forms and Publications" link at left.
When are health forms due and where do I send them?
Completed forms with the physician's signature are due by June 1. Children who are without completed health records must by law be excluded from school. Completed health records should be returned to: Student Services, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462.
Do you offer screenings if I think my child may need special assistance?
Please review the Kindergarten Handbook for more information on kindergarten screening. For screening questions, please contact Student Services at 708/364-3331.
What is included in the kindergarten curriculum?
Please view the Kindergarten Handbook for 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
- Vision Form
- Vision Waiver Form
- Dental Form
- Dental Waiver Form
- Physical Form
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