Early Entrance Screening

Lake Villa School District 41 has established procedures to allow parents to request early entrance into first grade for their child whose sixth birthday falls after the September 1st deadline.

The decision to allow for early entrance into first grade is very important. The criteria for consideration for early entrance include two assessments; a first-grade readiness assessment which is a combination of academic and social-emotional readiness and an intelligence test as well as a personal interview with the child. This data along with parent feedback will help determine if this will be the best path for the child. The early entrance review team will work collaboratively with the parents. Parent input and the background information about their child are valued and will be considered making a determination about placement.

Those requesting early entrance into first grade must demonstrate capabilities that warrant early admission. Decisions regarding early entrance must include but are not limited to the consideration of academic and emotional readiness regardless of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or sexual orientation of children and or their families.

Early Admission Into Kindergarten and First Grade Information

Early Admission into Kindergarten/1st Grade Parent Request Form