Pre - K & Kindergarten Programs
GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Qualifications
Overview:
This document provides specific information on the processes for student enrollment for all Greenville Public School Sites. This guide shall continue to evolve according to the identified needs of the school district.
To facilitate student enrollment, the Greenville Public School District, has implemented an online
enrollment form using the Online Student Registration (OSR) platform supported by
Central Access (CA).
The online form serves as the DISTRICT’S OFFICIAL registration enrollment document for acquiring
entrance to the Greenville Public School District to confirm school attendance as stipulated
by the Mississippi Compulsory Attendance Law 37-13-91and School Board Policy JB on school admission.
SECTION I: General Information
A. Age of Entry Requirements
Policies: JBA – Age; JB – School Admission; & JBB – Birth Certificate
Law: 37-15-9 – No child shall be enrolled or admitted to any kindergarten which is a part of any public school unless they have reached their 5th birthday on or before September 1 of said school year.
No child shall be enrolled or admitted to the1st grade of any public school unless they have reached
their 6th birthday on or before September 1 of said school year.
School Enrollment shall be denied to any potential Kindergarten pupil who has not reached his or her 5th birthday on or before September 1st of said school year.
School Enrollment shall also be denied to any potential 1st grade pupil who has not reached his or her 6th birthday on or before September 1 of said school year.
Age of Entry shall be verified by the review of student’s Birth Certificate that shall be presented at the time of registration to School Board Policy JBB