Kindergarten Orientation

Copperview Parents/Guardians:

It is important we obtain an accurate list of all students qualifying for kindergarten in for the 2022-2023 school year.  In accordance with Utah State law, if you have a child that will be five years old on or before September 1, they are eligible for kindergarten.  If you have an eligible child, please complete the linked form.

If you know of a neighbor that has a qualifying kindergarten student, please share this information with them.

Eligibility:

• Children must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2022.
• The office is required to have the following documents on file prior to student enrollment.  Front office staff will be happy to assist in making copies of each document.
  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization Record
  • Proof of Residency

Orientation Information:
Kindergarten orientation videos and information can be found on our school website or by visiting this link.

Additional Information:

• To order a new copy of a birth certificate, visit the Utah Department of Health website.
• To view a list of required immunizations for 2022-2023 Kindergarten enrollment, visit the Immunize Utah website.
• The Vaccines for Children Program offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children through VFC enrolled healthcare providers.  For additional information visit the Vaccines for Children program website.

Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten Student Pre-k Skills Checklist
The following are helpful skills for students to begin kindergarten but are not required.  Each child develops at their own pace.

Self Help Skills

• I can eat independently. 
• I can use the restroom independently. 
• I can remove outerwear (coats, gloves).
• I can clean up after myself.
• I am curious to try new things.

Language Skills

• I can speak in complete sentences. 
• I can listen and responds to stories and books.  
• I can express feelings and ideas.
• I can respond when spoken to.“ 

Literacy Skills

• I can identify 10 or more letters of the alphabet, especially those in own name.
• I use real or made-up letters to “write” stories and ideas.
• My vocabulary includes color words, body parts, & positional words (in/out).
•  I can identify signs, symbols, or logos.

Social/Emotional Skills

• I can listen while others speak.
• I show concern for others. 
• I share materials and takes turns. 
• I persist in completing tasks.  

Math Skills

• I can count to ten.
• I can create groups of up to five objects.
• I can place like items together (red cars and blue cars).
• I can identify names the shapes (circle, triangle, square and rectangle).

Additional Resources:

• Orientation Slideshow English
• Orientation Slideshow Spanish
• Kindergarten Here We Come! English
• Kindergarten Here We Come! Spanish
• School Calendar
• Copperview PTA
• Family Learning Center

Next Steps: See instructional videos below for more information

1. Submit my purple pre-enrollment form to let Copperview know we have a kindergartner coming.

2. Enroll my student at the school. Submit immunization records and any needed documentation by May 28th.

3. Do online registration for my student in August during the CSD K-12  online registration week.  You will access Skyward Family Access and use your login/password.