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Scottsdale Unified outlines kindergarten enrollment timeline, programs and readiness tips
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Scottsdale Unified School District urged families to begin kindergarten registration early, summarized enrollment dates and options, described program offerings including dual-language and comprehensive gifted classrooms, and offered practical tips for preparing children for full-day kindergarten.
Scottsdale Unified School District officials urged families to begin preparing now for kindergarten enrollment and outlined key dates, program options and readiness strategies during a SUSD Spotlight podcast interview.
Dr. Christine Bono, assistant superintendent for elementary education, said families frequently call about registration "literally the second day of school" and encouraged parents to attend school "roundups" and tours that most schools hold in October or early November, again in February and in April. "It's not early at all, actually," Bono said of beginning the enrollment process.
The district recommended steps for families and explained enrollment pathways. In Arizona, students must turn 5 by Aug. 31 to enroll in kindergarten. Bono…
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