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Where will my child attend school?

• Almost all students attend school at their neighborhood school based on the student’s home address or by request to a different school
• To locate your school of residence, please view our Boundary Map webpage. 
• On some occasions, students may attend a school other than their neighborhood school for one of the following reasons:
• Space and availability
• Special program needs of the student (the program needed for a student may not be at their neighborhood school)
• Parent makes a transfer request to attend a different school

When is the first day of school for kindergarten?

• First day of kindergarten instruction is Wednesday, Sept. 9.
• First three days of the school year (Sept. 3, 4, and 8) are reserved for Parent-Teacher-Student conferences and to visit the school building.

When and where do I enroll my child for kindergarten?

• Online enrollment begins Monday, May 4, at 9 a.m.

What documents do I need to enroll my child online?

• Birth certificate
• Verification of address
• Immunization records
• Medical information (health conditions, list of medications needed at school, etc.)

Are there welcome to school events?

• Watch your email and check school websites for “Welcome to School” events
• Check U.S. mail in August for your letter with teacher assignment and conference time

What’s the school schedule and calendar?

• Mondays are “early release days” so the student schedule is 9:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
• Tuesday through Friday the student schedule is 9:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
• Kindergarten students have no school the first three days of the school year so teachers have time to meet and conference with every family
• There are also days for parent-teacher conferences in October and February 

What is kindergarten readiness screening?

• A series of activities to place students and make sure we’re meeting their needs
• Each school offers at least two days of screening in April/May
• Sign-up for your time slot during registration:

Broad View TBD
Crescent Harbor TBD 
Hillcrest TBD 
Oak Harbor TBD
Olympic View TBD

• Typically, 45 children are selected to attend a three-week “Jumpstart to Kindergarten” in August based on their screening results

What are some of the special programs offered?

• Reading & math assistance
• Special Education
• Speech & language assistance
• Occupational & physical therapy
• Social & emotional assistance
• English Language Learners
• Highly Capable Learners

What health support and services are available?

• At least six nurses are assigned to various schools in the school district
• Medication, treatment, emergency care & first aid
• Work specifically with life-threatening conditions
• Track and assist with required immunizations
• Provide screening for vision & hearing 

What food service options are available?

• Breakfast & lunch programs (milk-only option also available)
• Free & reduced meals are provided for students who qualify based on family income
• Online food service accounts allow families to:
• View each student's account information
• Make online meal payments
• Credit/debit cards are accepted online or in school offices
• Menus are on our app and website

How is transportation handled?

• Bus tags are given to students to assist with appropriate tracking
• Bus routes are also provided on our mobile app or on our website (updated in late August)
• Safe walking zones are within one mile of the school and no bus transportation is provided
• Multiple cameras on all buses for student safety

What are some kindergarten readiness activities I can do with my child?

• Counting: Count stairs, food items, toys
• Shapes & patterns: Identify in your house, in the car, sorting silverware, blocks, do puzzles
• Play with language: Nursery rhymes, name things that are opposites, play guessing games
• Reading: Read daily with your child, have your child retell you a story, ask questions

What are some helpful habits that will help my child at school?

• Listening: Following directions, waiting for a turn to speak
• Stick to a schedule: Bedtime, mealtimes
• Social activities: Get along with others, sharing, playing in groups
• Responsibility: Accomplish tasks, household chores
• Independence: Dressing – practice snaps, buttons, zippers, using the bathroom 

What advice do you have for parents about getting involved?

• Join the PTA
• Attend school events and activities
• Get to know your child’s teacher
• Volunteer to help out at school (ask for a volunteer form)
• Always contact your child’s teacher or principal if you have questions or concerns
• Connect and interact with us through social media
• Make sure we have your cell number for ease of contact and for emergency text messages 

How do I contact my school’s principal?

Broad View: Jenny Hunt, jhunt@ohsd.net, 360.279.5250
Crescent Harbor: Kate Valenzuela, kvalenzuela@ohsd.net, 360.279.5650
Hillcrest: Paula Seaman, pseaman@ohsd.net, 360.279.5200
Oak Harbor: Dorothy Day, dday@ohsd.net, 360.279.5100
Olympic View: Sara Lucero, slucero@ohsd.net, 360.279.5150

How can I stay connected?

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Call us anytime at 360.279.5000. We’re happy to help!