White Pine School - Kindergarten Registration                

Before you bring your child to register, please make note of the following:

Age Requirement:  A child must be five (5) years old by September 30 of the upcoming school year.

Kindergarten is mandatory in Tennessee:  All children must have a kindergarten experience prior to entering first grade.

Birth Certificate:  A certified copy of the birth certificate must be presented to the school prior to the child’s entrance into kindergarten. (Contact the local health Department @ 397-3930 if you need help getting a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.) Birth Certificate Duplicate Order Form

Social Security Number:  Each child entering kindergarten must present a social security number prior to entry into kindergarten.

Health Examination:  Each child must show evidence of a physical exam.  The exam must have taken place no longer than 6 months prior to entry.

Immunization Record:  Each child must have at least the following immunizations dosages:  Polio – 4 doses;  MMR -  2 doses;  DTP – 4 doses (one must come on or after the child’s 4^th birth date); Chickenpox – 1 dose or have had the disease and Hepatitis B -3 doses.   Your own doctor, health provider or the Department of Health Office in Dandridge (Ph 397-3930) can provide you with the proper Tennessee Immunization Card.