Kindergarten Registration will open May 9, 2022.
Kindergarten is a full-day program available in each elementary school. Kindergarten curriculum information is available at http://www.smcps.org/dci by selecting Mathematics–Elementary or English Language Arts–Elementary.
Important: Under Maryland law, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2022, to enter kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year.
Questions can be directed to Kate Weaver, Supervisor of Student Services, at keweaver@smcps.org or
301-475-5511 extension 32164.
Additional Information
Kindergarten Registration Brochure 2022-2023
Applying
https://www.smcps.org/ss/student-registration
Kindergarten Early Entrance
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Early entrance to Kindergarten is considered acceleration. It is not a waiver of the age of entry regulations. Early entrance will be considered for high performing children who are five years old by November 1, 2022 and who demonstrate capabilities in reading and mathematics warranting early admission. Applications will be accepted May 9, 2022 through June 30, 2022. For families moving into St. Mary’s County after June 30, 2022 from another area, applications will be accepted until August 16, 2022.
Questions can be directed to Jamie Pepper, Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary Programs, at jkpepper@smcps.org or
301-475-5511 extension 32123.
Additional Information
Kindergarten Early Entrance Brochure 2022-2023
Applying
To apply for early entrance to kindergarten, please use this form: