Registration Information
Welcome to the Olympia School District! Whether you are new to the District, or your child has older siblings in the OSD, we welcome you. We have wonderful, nurturing kindergarten teachers who will help your children learn the fundamental basics in reading, writing, math, science and social studies, preparing your child for success in first grade and beyond.
How should I prepare my child for kindergarten?
There are lots of things you can do to make sure your child will enjoy their kindergarten class. Here are a couple of brochures to get you started.
View the Kindergarten Brochure
View the Kindergarten Curriculum Brochure
What paperwork do I need to fill out?
Kindergarten registration begins March 26, 2012. Below are the basic forms you will need. In addition to filling out the following forms, please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of residency (such as a utility bill).
- Student Registration Form PDF, Word
- Emergency Contact PDF, Word
- Student Health Form PDF, Word
- Certificate of Exemption (COE)
- Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS)
- Student Residency Questionnaire
- Home Language Survey
Each year, school districts in Washington State are required to report student data by ethnicity and race categories to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Does my child attend school all day or half-day?
The Olympia School District offers morning kindergarten classes, afternoon kindergarten classes and full day kindergarten classes. For more details about these different programs and availability, contact your resident school.
Application for Extended-Day Assistance
What time does school start and end for my child in kindergarten?
AM kindergarten begins at approximately 9am and ends at 11:40am, PM kindergarten begins at 12:40pm and ends at 3:22 pm. Verify with your child's school on exact start and end times.
Visit our school websites for more information
What about lunch?
If your child attends kindergarten half-day (either AM or PM), they do not eat lunch, though snacks are provided during morning and afternoon sessions. If your child will be attending school all day, visit OSD's Child Nutritional Services for information on meal payment, qualification for free or reduced meals, menus and District nutrition in our schools.
How do I get my child set up with busing?
If your child will be riding the bus to and/or from school, please fill out the Kindergarten Transportation Registration Form and Transportation Release of Responsiblity. Our Transportation Department will contact you before school starts for your child to discuss pickup and dropoff times and other pertinent busing information.
Please be aware that an adult is not required to be present for our buses to pick up or drop off a student before or after school, except for special needs students, who must have someone at home before and after school (unless the parent feels the student is capable without someone present). If your kindergarten student is dropped off in the middle of the day, an adult must be present.
We encourage you to discuss safety and bus rules with your child, and begin preparing him or her for future busing with the OSD. Visit Transportation for more information.
What about Olympia Regional Learning Academy Montessori Program?
ORLA Montessori is a comprehensive educational program that focuses on a student's natural curiousity and fosters individual thinking and community through songs, games, problem-solving and numerous hands-on activities. The program supports students in kindergarten through third grade. To learn more information about ORLA Montessori and enrollment opportunities, visit ORLA's website.