Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

Per state guidelines, students who turn five (5) after August 15 and want to enroll in Kindergarten must complete a readiness assessment to be reviewed and approved by the administrator. Students must be five (5) no later than September 30.
IMPORTANT: If your student turned 5 before August 15, 2023, please do not submit this form! Thank you.
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Student Name

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Date of Birth

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Do you feel your student is ready for Kindergarten based on skills and maturity so that you feel confident that you would not need to repeat a grade in the next two years?

Language and Communication

Rows	Unable to Rate	Building - Learning	Emerging - Utilizing	Competent - Ready
Speaks in complete sentences and is understood by others
Expresses needs and wants
Responds to questions
Understands and completes 2-step directions

Math and Reasoning

Rows	Unable to Rate	Building - Learning	Emerging - Utilizing	Competent - Ready
Identifies numbers 1–10
Counts from 1–10
Counts items up to 10
Identifies basic shapes
Identifies basic shapes
Compares objects: more/less, larger/smaller
Recognizes simple patterns like ABAB
Classifies items into groups by color or other similarities

Reading and Writing

Rows	Unable to Rate	Building - Learning	Emerging - Utilizing	Competent - Ready
Enjoys listening to stories
Retells simple stories
Identifies most letter names and sounds
Recognizes name in print
Knows the alphabet
Prints first name
Writes many letters (letter reversal is acceptable)
Draws straight and curved lines and simple shapes

Fine and Gross Motor

Rows	Unable to Rate	Building - Learning	Emerging - Utilizing	Competent - Ready
Holds pencil/crayon in fingers rather than fist (proper pencil grip may still be developing)
Holds and uses scissors
Uses glue/glue stick
Uses small manipulatives (blocks, beads, puzzles) with steady hands
Runs, hops, skips, catches, throws

Social and Emotional

Rows	Unable to Rate	Building - Learning	Emerging - Utilizing	Competent - Ready
Interacts with other children and adults
Takes turns and shares with others
Cares for and shows respect for others and materials
Is attentive to speaker or task for brief periods
Demonstrates patience

Independence

Rows	Unable to Rate	Building - Learning	Emerging - Utilizing	Competent - Ready
Completes some tasks independently and/or asks for help
Uses bathroom, dresses, and eats independently
Transitions from one activity to another

Please add any additional comments that you feel can help to explain your reason for starting your student early and their readiness for Kindergarten.
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