Welcome to Kindergarten

Join us at these important events!

Nov. Kindergarten Kick-off Events: 6 p.m. (Entering fall 2021)

For students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2021:

All November Kindergarten Events will be Virtual.

Meet the principal, tour the school and gather information for this important step in your child’s life. Students are invited to a special story time with teachers. All events start at 6 p.m.

Cedar Ridge Elementary: Monday, Nov. 9

Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion: Thursday, Nov. 19

Eden Lake Elementary: Tuesday, Nov. 17

EP Online: Wednesday, Nov. 18

Forest Hills Elementary: Tuesday, Nov. 10

Oak Point Elementary: Thursday, Nov. 12

Prairie View Elementary: Monday, Nov. 16

Jan. Kindergarten Parent Panel Events: 6 p.m. (Entering fall 2021)

For students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2021:

Event Format To Be Determined

An opportunity for parents/guardians to get help with registration, turn in forms. If in-person events are possible, parents can tour the building and hear from current parents at your child’s school. Starting in late October 2020, you may also register your child at our Welcome Center (8100 School Road) Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline to be included in the Eagle Heights enrollment lottery is Jan. 31, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

Cedar Ridge Elementary: Monday, Jan. 11

Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion: Thursday, Jan. 21

Eden Lake Elementary: Tuesday, Jan. 12

EP Online (virtual): Monday, Jan. 18

Forest Hills Elementary: Tuesday, Jan. 19

Oak Point Elementary: Thursday, Jan. 14

Prairie View Elementary: Monday, Jan. 25

May Kindergarten Welcome Events : 5-6:30 p.m. (Entering fall 2021)

For students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2021:

Event Format To Be Determined

If in-person events are possible, parents are invited to their incoming kindergartner for a fun evening with fellow parents and students. Take a ride on the school bus, play on the playground, have fun with a photo booth and get answers to questions before the school year begins.

Cedar Ridge Elementary: Monday, May 10

Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion: Thursday, May 21

Eden Lake Elementary: Tuesday, May 12

EP Online (virtual): Tuesday, May 18

Forest Hills Elementary: Monday, May 4

Oak Point Elementary: Tuesday, May 11

Prairie View Elementary: Monday, May 17

KinderCamp (Entering fall 2021)

KinderCamp is a FREE opportunity for students entering kindergarten to help build their confidence about the start of the school year. Held at your child’s elementary school, students will experience the elements of a “typical” kindergarten day and learn what it means to be an Eden Prairie Eagle.

These sessions are scheduled for late summer of every year. Watch for dates and registration information in early spring 2021.

Kindergarten Options

Neighborhood School

Find Your Neighborhood School

Each of our five neighborhood elementary schools offers a full-day kindergarten program where students benefit from a nurturing, yet high standards approach to learning. We offer a strong personalized learning approach to curriculum designed to inspire and support each young scholar’s unique talents and gifts. Eden Prairie’s reputation of excellence runs deep throughout our district; all of our neighborhood elementary schools have received one of the state’s top “Reward” or “Celebration Eligible” designations.

Spanish Immersion School

All families are invited to consider a bilingual educational experience for their child at Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion elementary school. Eagle Heights offers a full immersion experience for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Our young scholars are taught the same full-day curriculum as our high-quality elementary schools, but the content is delivered in Spanish. (Art, music and physical education classes are taught in English.) Registration materials must be turned in by 4 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2021 to be included in the enrollment lottery. A lottery will be held in February 2020 to determine placement. Online registration is encouraged. Visit Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion to learn more about the school.

EP Online

Early Entrance

Early Entrance to Kindergarten Option

Minnesota statute states that children entering kindergarten need to be five years old on, or before, September 1 of their kindergarten year. The law does, however, provide local school districts some flexibility for an early entrance procedure. Eden Prairie Schools offers early enrollment consideration for children with birthdays between September 2 and October 31.

Early enrollment is intended for children who demonstrate intellectual ability, academic achievement and social/emotional development well-advanced for their age. When considering students for early enrollment, we are looking for those who demonstrate the ability to be successful as a grade-accelerated student throughout their K-12 experience.

Parents with questions regarding the procedure or forms for Early Entrance to Kindergarten are asked to contact Heidi Fitch either by phone at 952-975-7148 or by email at heidi_fitch@edenpr.org.

Eden Prairie Residents

If you would like your child to be considered for Early Entrance to Kindergarten, please complete the following steps:

1. Schedule an appointment for Early Childhood Screening to be administered after your child turns 4. This assessment must be completed by March 1.

2. Complete the Application for Early Entrance to Kindergarten.

3. By March 15, submit the completed application and early childhood screening results via email to: EarlyEntrance_Admission@edenpr.org.

Note: Current residents who miss the March 15 deadline will be asked to enroll their child at the age appropriate time for entering kindergarten.

Results

A selected team, which includes the Gifted and Talented Coordinator, will review each child’s application and Early Childhood screening scores to determine which children are eligible to move forward to Phase Two of the early entrance process. Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be notified by March 30 regarding these results.

Phase Two is an opportunity to gather additional data to be included in the decision making process for early entrance to kindergarten. This phase includes both developmental and cognitive ability assessments. Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be notified by May 15 regarding these results.

The decision of the assessment team will be final.

Contact Heidi Fitch by phone at 954-975-7148 or by email at heidi_fitch@edenpr.org with questions.

Out of District Residents

If you live outside of the district and would like your child to be considered for Early Entrance to Kindergarten, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete and submit the Open Enrollment form by January 15.

1. Schedule an appointment for Early Childhood Screening to be administered after your child turns 4. This assessment must be completed by March 1.

2. Complete the Application for Early Entrance to Kindergarten.

3. By March 15, submit the completed application and early childhood screening results via email to: EarlyEntrance_Admission@edenpr.org.

Results

A selected team, which includes the Gifted and Talented Coordinator, will review each child’s application and Early Childhood screening scores to determine which children are eligible to move forward to Phase Two of the early entrance process. Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be notified by March 30 regarding these results.

Phase Two is an opportunity to gather additional data to be included in the decision making process for early entrance to kindergarten. This phase includes both developmental and cognitive ability assessments. Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be notified by May 15 regarding these results.

The decision of the assessment team will be final.

Contact Heidi Fitch by phone at 954-975-7148 or by email at heidi_fitch@edenpr.org with questions.

Join us at these important events!

Nov. Kindergarten Kick-off Events: 6 p.m. (Entering fall 2021)

Jan. Kindergarten Parent Panel Events: 6 p.m. (Entering fall 2021)

May Kindergarten Welcome Events : 5-6:30 p.m. (Entering fall 2021)

KinderCamp (Entering fall 2021)

Kindergarten Options

Neighborhood School

Spanish Immersion School

EP Online

Early Entrance

Steps for Early Enrollment

Eden Prairie Residents

Out of District Residents

How can I enroll?

Online

Email

Fax

U.S. Mail

In Person

Registration Checklist

Enrollment form

Immunization form

Proof of child's age

Proof of address

Early Childhood Screening

Open Enrollment Application (Live Outside EP School District)