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 an extension for early enrollment consideration for children with birthdays between September 2 and October 31. Children born after October 31 will enter kindergarten the following school year.
Early enrollment is intended for children who demonstrate intellectual ability, social/emotional development and academic achievement well-advanced for their age. When considering students for early enrollment, we look for children who demonstrate the ability to be successful as a grade-accelerated student throughout their K-12 experience.
Early Entrance and Enrollment Applications, along with an Early Childhood screener, must be received on or before February 15. Early Childhood Screeners (completed when the child is 4-years-old) are a required part of the application. View current Early Childhood Screener appointment availability online or call 952-975-6940.
Parents with questions regarding the procedure or forms for Early Entrance to Kindergarten are asked to contact Molly Hammel, either by phone at 952-975-7060 or by email at molly_hammel@edenpr.org.