Enrollment

The requirement for a child's first enrollment in a Kansas school is governed by state law and the school district cannot exercise any deviations from the law. 

• A child must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31 of the current year to enter kindergarten.
• A child must be 6 years of age on or before Aug. 31 of the current year to enter the first grade.
• A certified copy of a child's birth certificate must be presented to the school upon first entrance to school.

• All students entering Kansas schools must follow Kansas laws for immunizations and inoculations. Read about immunization requirements.
• The Immunization Action Coalition provides a document listing all vaccines recommended for students in grades 6 through 12.
• Physical examinations are required for all pupils admitted to early childhood programs and kindergarten. Physical examinations are also required for all students Grade 6-12 who are participating in sports. The Kansas State High School Activities Association provides the required forms on its website in both English and Spanish.
• Administering of medication requires a new physician order each school year.

Whenever a child is enrolled in an Olathe district school for the first time, the parent/guardian is required to provide proof of the child's identity.

For all students enrolling/enrolled in the district:

• A certified copy of the birth certificate of the child, or
• As an alternative for the child in the custody of the Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation Services, a certified copy of the court order placing the child in the custody of the secretary.

NOTE: If proof of identity is not presented to the school district within 30 days after enrollment, written notice will be given immediately to a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction within the home county of the school. Upon receipt of the written notice, the law enforcement agency shall conduct an investigation to determine the identity of the child.