Children entering kindergarten must turn 5 on or before September 30 of the year in which they are enrolling.
Parents or legal guardians must provide an original or certified birth certificate or an affidavit regarding birth for any child enrolling for the first time to any Virginia public school.
A parent or legal guardian must provide proof of residency. (Mortgage statement, lease agreement, or current utility bill with address)
A copy of a comprehensive physical examination from a qualified licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner, performed within the 12 months prior to the date the student enters kindergarten or elementary school. When a physical is completed for first-time entry to kindergarten, the Virginia Form MCH-213Gcan be used or a similar physical form provided by the healthcare provider. If transferring from another NPS school, school division, or from out of state, a copy of such an examination must be in the previous school’s record and available upon request. The need for a physical examination does not apply to students entering secondary schools.
Proof of immunizations for all students entering a Virginia public school must reflect the month, day, and year of immunizations. Kindergartners entering school for the first time, must have immunizations verified on either a Virginia Form MCH-213G, public health department form, or an immunization document from a qualified licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner. For your convenience, instructions are available for completing the MCH-213G form.
Immunization Records – documented proof of adequate immunization with the prescribed number of doses of each vaccine as required by Virginia law.