(for those who have not yet registered)
Dear Future Kindergarten Parents,
Welcome! We are excited to have you in Granite School District and look forward to a fantastic kindergarten school year for your child. The following will help you understand the kindergarten registration process. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enroll for kindergarten. (Utah Code 53G-4-401)
Please fill out the registration form at the bottom. You will be contacted within a few days to to bring the documents listed below in order to complete the registration process. If you register in June or later, you will be contacted in late July or early August to complete the paperwork. Your registration is not complete until you have completed this process in person.
Individuals with Disabilities
Granite School District is interested in alleviating any unnecessary stress to individuals with disabilities. When students with disabilities are beginning school for the first time in a Granite school, they and their parents are encouraged to contact the school principal, school social worker, or school psychologist to discuss any concerns they may have about enrollment.
Full-Day Kindergarten
Granite School District offers full-day kindergarten. Half-Day AM Kindergarten may be approved upon request. These students will be in the Full-Day class and leave before lunch.
Required Documentation
In addition to the registration card, the following items are required when registering your child:
- Proof of Residence: We must have a current utility bill, mortgage or lease agreement in the name of the parent or guardian. If you are living with another family, we must have an Affirmation of Residence.
- Child’s Original Birth Certificate: We will accept a copy of the original birth certificate. Hospital or church certificates are not valid for registration. If you do not have your child’s certified birth certificate, you may apply for one at:
Ellis R. Shipp Clinic Vital Statistics
4535 S 5600 W 610 S 200 E
385-468-3700 801-534-4658
http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/ - Parent/Guardian Identification
- Immunizations: Please bring a copy of your child’s original immunization card. Students may not start kindergarten if they are not properly immunized. See the attached document below for immunization requirements.
Kindergarten Immunization- English
Vacunas de Kindergarten- Español
We welcome your student to Whittier STEAM Elementary and look forward to a happy and positive school experience.
Whittier Elementary School Boundary
Open Enrollment Form – if you do not live inside our school boundaries, you will need to fill out an open enrollment form.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the school: 385-646-5096. Since we are sometimes out for summer vacation, please leave a message so we can contact you at our first available chance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kindergarten Brochure
Granite District has created an informational brochure for parents and caregivers to understand the developmental stages Kindergarten children are experiencing. Learn what we will be teaching in Kindergarten, and how you can support your child at home.
