Registration Requirements:

Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.

  • Birthdate verification, a physical exam dated within the last 13 months and a certificate of immunization (Florida Department of Health form 680) showing shots including second MMR, polio, DPT/DTaP, Hepatitis B series and second varicella, or signed proof of chicken pox.
  • Two proofs of residency are required. Acceptable proofs include: mortgage document, property tax record, home/apartment lease agreement, current utility bill, current voter registration, proof of government benefits, Florida Driver's License, auto registration/insurance.

Please visit your zoned elementary school with required documents. Students currently enrolled in a Polk County pre-K or VPK program must register in person.

For detailed information about enrollment steps and required documents visit polkschoolsfl.com/enroll.

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

Is your child prepared for kindergarten? Review our helpful checklist below.