Kindergarten
Have a student starting kindergarten? We are excited for you to join the Dubuque Community School District!
How to Get Started
FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:
1 | COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ONLINE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION |
New to the district? We can’t wait to welcome your student!
Currently attending a free four-your-old preschool program at a district elementary school or participating community preschool?
2024-2025 Kindergarten Confirmation Form
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2 | SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS |
The following documents are required for enrollment:
Please provide one of the following:
Ways to submit the required documents:
Enrollment applications will not be considered complete until these documents have been submitted. |
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3 | SUBMIT REQUIRED PAPERWORK |
The following required paperwork must be submitted before the first day of school:
Ways to submit the required paperwork:
Students will NOT be allowed to attend school without BOTH the Physical Examination Form and Immunization Certificate on file with the district. The Dental Screening Certificate must be on file within four months of the student starting school. To ensure your student’s enrollment application is complete and processed by the first day of the 2024-2025 school year, it is recommended that all required paperwork be submitted no later than Friday, August 9, 2024. |
FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR:
The 2023-2024 Kindergarten Student Enrollment Form (PDF) must be completed and returned to your home school.
- Additional languages:
2023-2024 Pepa In Enroll Ak Kanne Nan Kindergraten (PDF)
2023-2024 Formulario de Inscripción al Kinder (PDF) - Not sure of your home school? Find out online at www.dbqschools.org/find-your-school. Even if you wish to apply for in-district transfer, you should start the process at your home school.
Once you complete and return the enrollment form, your home school will provide you with the next steps in the process.
Lynn Glaser
Early Childhood Facilitator
lglaser@dbqschools.org
563/552-5863
Check out the Kindergarten Readiness Brochure (PDF)
Remember that by Iowa Law, all children to be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year must be age 5 by September 15, 2024.
Families wishing to have a student attend kindergarten at a school other than their home school may apply for in-district transfer between January 15 and March 1. For more information or to apply on or after January 15, visit www.dbqschools.org/in-district-transfer.