Millburn School District CCSD 24 has established guidelines and procedures for parents
requesting early admission to first grade when a child’s birthday falls between the State of
Illinois requirement of September 1st and December 31st of a given school year and s/he has
completed a private kindergarten program. The district recognizes that children develop at
different rates socially, emotionally, physically, and academically, so first grade readiness can
vary. Criteria and procedures for early admission follow.

Initial Criteria for Early Admission to First Grade:

1. The child must live within Millburn School District boundaries and turn six years old after
September 1st and by December 31st of the ensuing school year.

2. Parents must submit the following paperwork by April 15th to the district office prior to
the school year to initiate the process.

• Early Entrance to First Grade Application
• The child’s birth certificate
• Proof of Residence
• Parent Checklist
• Teacher Questionnaire
• Progress Report from a completed kindergarten program

3. New residents who move in after the April 15th deadline, should contact the district
offices as soon as possible to make arrangements for early admission screening.

4. Candidates and their parent(s) will be required to attend a screening with the first grade
staff before the school year ends. The date will be arranged with all parties.