ACADEMICS / PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

Kentucky Public School System
Children must be at least five years of age by October 1 of the enrollment year in order to register for kindergarten in Kentucky. Required documentation for enrollment includes a legal birth certificate, the child’s social security number, proof of residency, a Kentucky certificate of immunization, and a health exam dated within one year prior to school entry. Another health exam is required within one year prior to entry to sixth grade. Proof of an eye exam must be documented on the Kentucky Eye Exam form as well. Transferring students must comply with the state’s immunization laws within a two-week grace period. Registration is held at the school the child will be attending, although it is not necessary that the child be present at registration. For complete information on public education in Kentucky, contact:

Kentucky Department of Education
General Information
502-564-4770
https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Accountability
The School Report Card offers in-depth data and information on each school and is available by request from your district. You can also research a wealth of information online that include statewide test results:

School Report Cards
Kentucky Department of Education
502-564-4394
https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Testing & Reporting
Kentucky Department of Education
502-564-4394
https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Indiana Public School System
Children must be at least five years of age by July 1 of the enrollment year in order to register for kindergarten. Some school districts offer early registration of students who do not meet the age requirement; check with your local district for further information. A legally certified birth certificate, official immunization records, proof of residency, the child’s social security number (custody or guardianship papers if applicable) are all required for registration. Transferring students should bring records from the previous school or a registrar contact. New students receive a grace period of 30 days to comply with immunization requirements, although newcomers are urged to register prior to the opening of school. For complete information on public education in Indiana, contact:

Indiana Department of Education
General Information
317-232-6610
www.doe.in.gov

 

Accountability
Indiana keeps parents and the community informed about progress and activities in the public school system at the School Data website. The Department of Education provides informational, demographic, and achievement data about Indiana schools at this site. It is possible to select your own set of variables in the display of search results. This School Data website gives parents a point of comparison with similar schools. For details on public education in Indiana or answers to specific questions, contact:

Standards & Assessment
Indiana Department of Education
317-232-9010
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment

Annual Performance Reports
Indiana Department of Education
317-232-9010
https://www.doe.in.gov/accountability/annual-school-performance-reports