With Kindergarten Round-Up taking place today and Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at the Administration and Services Center (250 Second Street), here are some common questions we get each year with our responses that can help you prepare for your visit today or Thursday.
Question: What age does a child need to be to enroll in E5’s/Kindergarten?
Answer: According to Michigan Law, if a child residing in the Lapeer Community School District is not five years of age on September 1, 2025, but will be five years of age not later than December 1, 2025, the parent or legal guardian may enroll the child in E5’s/Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year if the parent or legal guardian completes a waiver prior to the child’s entry into kindergarten.
Question: Who should make an appointment?
Answer: Any new student/family, who is not currently enrolled with LCS, who would like to attend our E5’s/Kindergarten classes for the 2025-26 school year.
Question: If my current E5 student who is attending an E5 classroom at LCS, will we need to attend round-up?
Answer: No, current enrolled E5 students of LCS will NOT need to enroll for Kindergarten.
Question: How many appointments will be scheduled at one time?
Answer: Appointments will be every 15 minutes with 5-6 families per time slot. Please plan to spend a minimum of 15-30 minutes at this event.
Question: My student is attending GSRP, ECSE, or Speech Only at LCS Kids and Company. Will we need to attend?
Answer: No, because you are already enrolled. Your student will participate in the kindergarten screener at a pre-arranged date and time. But, if you have questions about Schools of Choice, transportation, traditional vs year-round, we do encourage you to make an appointment and attend round-up.
Question: My student attends 4-Year-Old Preschool at Kids and Company? Will we need to make an appointment?
Answer: Yes, for enrollment purposes. If your child completed the Kindergarten Screener at Kids and Company, your child will not need to participate in an additional screener.
Question: My student attends a preschool in Lapeer County, such as St. Paul, Head Start, etc. Will we need to attend?
Answer: Yes.
Question: What if I can’t make an appointment on March 18 or 20? What do I do?
Answer: Please contact the Administration & Services Center to schedule an appointment.