Registration

We are excited to welcome new Kindergarten students into our school community and embark on this wonderful journey of learning and growing together.

As a reminder, to meet the age requirements for kindergarten in Utah, your child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st (Utah Code 53E3-905). Additionally, with the passing of HB 331, beginning on May 1, 2024, students are required to be toilet trained before being enrolled in kindergarten.

We are excited to offer full-day kindergarten to all our students as well as a half-day option to accommodate the needs of our families. Here’s a brief overview of each program:

Full-day kindergarten: Students attending full-day kindergarten will follow a schedule equivalent to the other grades in the school. They will receive comprehensive instruction in all content areas, including the arts, PE, and library.

Half-day kindergarten: Students attending either a half-day kindergarten class or a half-day kindergarten option within a full day kindergarten class will attend school for part of the day as determined by individual schools and will receive instruction on the minimum standards of half day kindergarten as determined by the State Board of Education. Please note that midday transportation will not be provided for those attending half day kindergarten options.

Parents are asked to complete the first step of registration that includes stating your preference for full-day or half day kindergarten by May 31, 2024. We anticipate notifying families of their child’s schedule in your kindergarten program of choice by mid-July. At that time, you will be provided more details on schedules and other pertinent information.

We understand that this is an important decision for your family, and we are here to support you through the process. If you have any questions, please visit tooeleschools.org or contact your boundary school directly.
*Please note that many of the elementary schools in the Tooele and Stansbury areas have new boundaries for the 2024/2025 school year.

Register on Skyward

2024-2025 Registration Information  Request for Delayed Start  Immunization Requirements    Vision Screening Certificate

1. Fill out online new student registration. (Please complete by May 31, 2024) To register go to www.tooeleschools.org and click on the REGISTRATION icon. *Please note that you can complete this step even if you do not have your child’s necessary immunizations yet. You can provide the required documentation to your school any time before the school year begins.

2. Provide the required documentation. Documents can be uploaded through the online student information system, Skyward, when filling out the new student registration or you can provide hard copies in person at your school. Required documents include an official state birth certificate, immunization record, vision screening, and proof of residence.

3. Complete the Welcome Back Packet. An email will be sent to families in mid-July with further instructions on the Welcome Back Packet.

If you do not have access to the internet at home, you may go to your boundary school office anytime, and they will be happy to assist.

*If your student currently attends a Tooele County School District Preschool, you do not need to complete registration on Skyward, as you already have an account. Students will be assigned to their boundary school. If you want your child to attend a school that is not your boundary school you must submit an out of boundary request form.

What is the age requirement for kindergarten?

Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before September 1. For the 2024-2025 school year students with birth dates between 9/2/2018 and 9/1/2019 meet the age requirements for kindergarten.

Is kindergarten mandatory?

Kindergarten is not mandatory, but school attendance at the age of six is. If you feel your child is not ready to attend kindergarten at age 5 and would like to delay start until age 6 you have that right. According to Utah Code 53G-6-803(2) in order for us to track enrollment in current and upcoming years, written request is required for keeping track of those students choosing to delay start. A delayed start form is available at tooeleschools.org or by contacting Sue Medina, Administrative Assistant, to initiate the process at 435-833-1900 x1104.

What is full-day kindergarten?

Students attending full-day kindergarten will follow a schedule equivalent to the other grades in the school. They will receive comprehensive instruction in all content areas, including the arts, PE, and library.

What is half-day kindergarten?

Students attending either a half-day kindergarten class or a half-day kindergarten option within a full-day kindergarten class will attend school for part of the day as determined by individual schools and will receive instruction on the minimum standards of half-day kindergarten as determined by the State Board of Education. Please note that midday transportation will not be provided for those attending half-day kindergarten options. Please note that half-day options and classes will vary by school depending on the number of students requesting half-day.

How can I get help with kindergarten registration?

Please contact your boundary school for assistance with registration.

How do I register my student if I do not have internet access?

If you do not have access to the internet at home, you may go to your boundary school office anytime, and they will be happy to assist.

How do I find out what school my child should register at?

School boundaries can be found at tooeleschools.org. *Please note that many of the elementary schools in the Tooele and Stansbury areas have new boundaries for the 2024/2025 school year.

What documentation is required before a child can officially begin kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year?

· Official State Birth Certificate (can be obtained from the Tooele Health Department)

· Proof of Residence (utility bill, current mortgage or rental contract, property tax notice)

· Vision Screening (form available on the website)

· Immunization Record (see list of required immunizations below)

*Please note that you are encouraged to complete the first step of registration by May 31st even if you do not have your child’s necessary immunizations yet. You can provide the required documentation to your school any time before the school year begins.

Where do I get an official state birth certificate?

State birth certificates can be obtained from the state in which the child was born. Utah birth certificates can be obtained from the Tooele Health Department or the Utah State Division of Health.

What immunizations are required for kindergarten?

The following are required by Utah law for a child entering school:

o 5 DTaP/DT,

o 4 Polio,

o 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella),

o 3 Hepatitis B

o 2 Hepatitis A

o 2 Varicella (chickenpox).

Recommended for children 5 years and older, but not required for school entry in Utah:

o Influenza

o COVID-19

*Please note that you are encouraged complete the first step of registration by May 31st even if you do not have your child’s necessary immunizations yet. You can provide the required documentation to your school any time before the school year begins.

Is my student required to be toilet trained?

Yes, students are required to be toilet trained before being enrolled in kindergarten. *Please note there will be exemptions for this requirement for a condition described in an IEP or Section 504 accommodation plan.

If my student qualified for busing, but I choose a half-day option, will busing be available?

No, midday transportation will not be provided for those attending half day kindergarten options.

When will I find out what half-day kindergarten options are available for my student at their boundary school?

Parents are asked to complete the first step of registration that includes stating your preference for full-day or half day kindergarten by May 31, 2024. We anticipate notifying families of their child’s schedule in your kindergarten program of choice by mid-July. At that time, you will be provided more details on schedules and other pertinent information.

*Please note the more parents that complete the registration by May 31 the sooner we can finalize assignments and notify parents.

If my child is currently attending a Tooele County School District Preschool, do I need to complete the online new student registration?

No, you do not need to complete registration in Skyward because you already have an account. Please note that your student will be assigned to your boundary school.

Can I choose what school to register my child at?

Students are assigned to their boundary school. You must submit an Out-of-Boundary Request Form to be considered to attend a school that is not your boundary school.

Do I need to make changes to my child’s registration if their boundary school has changed since I registered them?

No, your registration will be transferred and assigned to the correct boundary school for the2024/2025 school year. If you want to request a boundary exception you need to submit an Out-of-Boundary Request Form.

What do I need to do if I registered before the legislature changed the half-day kindergarten options, and I want my child to be in a half-day kindergarten class?

Please contact your boundary school by May 31 to state your preference.

Utah Education Fits All is a non-profit organization and is not the program manager for the Utah Fits All Scholarship nor affiliated with the Utah State Board of Education. 

More information at www.ufascholarship.com or call 1-866-498-3321 to talk to a representative.

· $1,000 per credit ($500 per semester)  plus all associated fees.

· $500 for extracurricular activities plus all associated fees.

· $250 for clubs plus all associated fees.

· Transportation: Not to exceed $750 per year.

· Testing Services: $100 per requested test plus associated fees.

· If a student drops, a refund, prorated, plus a $100 processing fee.

· Special Education: Cost based on the needs of the child.

How many TCSD courses can UFA Scholarship students take?

Per state law, there are limits to the number of courses UFA scholarship students can take through a public school any given year before reaching full-time status. If a voucher student enrolls in the equivalent of 50 percent of a school’s schedule, they will forfeit their scholarship. At a school where there are five class periods in a day, Utah Fits All students can take up to two courses. At a school with seven periods in the day, scholarships can be used to enroll in up to three courses. For more information, please email Lezlee Pollmann at lpollmann@tooeleschools.org.

What courses and activities are offered?

All courses taught at TCSD are available for Utah Fits All Scholarship holders but are based on number of seats available in the class. For more information please contact your school counseling office. All of TCSD’s traditional high schools have Utah High School Activities Association-sanctioned sports and activities. You can find the full list on UHSAA’s website.

What are the rules for participating in a high school sports team or program?

Privately-schooled students are eligible to participate in Utah High School Activities Association-sanctioned sports and activities at any high school as long it’s their first year of entry and the sport isn’t offered at their private school. Homeschooled students are also eligible to participate at any school their first year of entry. For UHSAA’s eligibility guidelines, see their 2024-2025 Handbook. Some sports and activities require tryouts and some are connected to an actual class period, in which case the student will have to 1) pay to enroll in the course, 2) cover the entry fee, and 3) pay any associated fees (for uniforms, equipment, etc.).

Can I dual enroll in Tooele County and reserve my voucher money for activities?

Once a family receives Utah Fits All Scholarship, or voucher, funding, they are no longer eligible to dual enroll in a school. This is because dual enrollees are funded through the state’s Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU), the state funding formula for public education. If a scholarship holder were to draw on the WPU while also receiving voucher funding, that would amount to a double-dipping of taxpayer funds. TCSD has purposely kept the admission fee and other participation fees (for jerseys, uniforms, equipment, etc.) affordable so voucher students can easily afford to enroll in some classes and participate in sports, the arts, and other activities.

How will I receive confirmation of my enrollment and pay using my voucher funds?

You will be notified of confirmation of enrollment by Lezlee Pollmann at the district office. Payments can be made through the Class Wallet app.

Do elementary schools accept voucher payments?

At this time, Tooele County School District is approved to serve scholarship holders in the seventh through 12th grades. Based on demand and other factors, we may consider at a future date adding elementary schools to the list of approved Utah Fits All providers.

Can Utah Fits All students qualify for a fee waiver?
No, the scholarship takes the place of a fee waiver. 

1. Any family interested in UFA at Tooele County School District must call Lezlee Pollman at 435-833-1900 Ext. 1137.

2. After meeting with Lezlee, parents must complete New Student Online Registration and the Welcome Back Packet.

3. Once registration is complete, students will be enrolled in their boundary school. If an out of boundary school is desired, an out of boundary application must be completed. Out of boundary students may not be eligible for sports.

4. Student will be added to our student management system as a Utah Fits All Scholarship student.

5. Once enrolled, the school registrar will be notified of a new student.

6. The student will then be directed to contact their school counselor to make a schedule.

7. The school counselor will instruct parents to contact the School FInance Secretary who will then contact the District Finance Office with the student’s owed fees.

8. The District Finance Office will process a bill for the student’s UFA fees.

9. Guardians will pay their student’s UFA fees using UFA Scholarship funds on the Class Wallet platform.

Class Wallet