- 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 before the date such pupil first enters public kindergarten or elementary school. When a physical is completed for first-time entry to kindergarten, the Virginia Form MCH-213G can 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. Proof of a physical is required for students through grade 5 only.
- 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 doses of each vaccine as required by Virginia law.
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