• Avon Elementary School
    Kindergarten Program Important Dates
     
    Kindergarten students must be five (5) years of age on or before October 1 of the enrollment school year 
     
    Open House: Preschool, Kindergarten, and Tuition Program Information Session
    Typically Early February [see District Calendar]
    • Open House/Information Session for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm (in-person). 
    • The Information Session will take place in the Avon Elementary School Media Center and is for all (resident and interested non-resident) interested parents/guardians
    • The session will outline details about the Avon School programming, important dates, and the registration process. The Information Session begins as a whole group presentation followed by a building tour, classroom space access, and Meet and Greet with key staff members

    Tuition Student Applications will be available at this session. Parents/guardians of non-residents who are interested in the tuition program are welcome to attend. Your child must be five (5) years of age on or before October 1 of the academic school year. Tuition applications are available on our website and will be accepted as of January 19, 2023. 

     
    Tuition Application Deadline:
    Typically Early February [see District Calendar]
    If you are interested in applying to the Avon School Tuition Program after having attended the Open House Information Session, please submit the complete application, including all required artifacts and application fee to the main office.  Tuition applications will be accepted beginning January 19, 2023 with a deadline of February 1, 2023 (for Kindergarten). Applications for all grades will be accepted while there are seats open in those grades. Please contact the school office for availability.
     
    Kindergarten Screening Dates:
    Typically February [see District Calendar]
    The screening process is conducted by Avon Staff and assesses the readiness of your Kindergarten Student. The screening is most effective if our professional staff and your child can interact without interruption. You will be notified, in writing, as to the time of your screening appointment and provided a Dial 4 Parent Questionnaire, which we request you return at the screening appointment.  You are free to leave the school while your child is being screened.  The screenings take place in the morning hours. The screening for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on Friday, February 24, 2023.
     
    Notification of Acceptance/Non-Acceptance:
    Typically at the March BOE Meeting [see District Calendar]
    The Superintendent will make his recommendation to the Board of Education at the April Board Meeting. You will be notified, in writing, on or before the date listed above as to your child's acceptance or non-acceptance into our Kindergarten Program.
     
    Preschool and Kindergarten Visitation Day:
    Typically End of August [see District Calendar]
    Accepted students are invited to attend the Preschool and Kindergarten Visitation Day. You must return your tuition contract and deposit prior to Visitation Day.   The Preschool and Kindergarten Visitation Day for 2023 is TBA.
     
    While Avon Board of Education Policy allows admission of tuition students in any Kindergarten class with enrollment under 18, only qualified students will be admitted. 
    2023-2024 Timelines are subject to change