Kindergarten Registration
Lakota is proud to offer all-day kindergarten to all our youngest learners - with the option for half-day kindergarten, if desired.
Visit Lakota's kindergarten webpage for more program details, including locations, early entrance requirements and frequently asked questions.
Registration
Current School Year: When enrolling for the current school year, we welcome new kindergarten students on a rolling basis all year long.
Next School Year: Online registration for incoming kindergartners for the following school year usually begins in early February. More specific information and dates will be available below at the start of registration season. Please consider these important reminders:
- Age Requirement: To qualify for the following school year, students must be five years old on or before August 1.
- Current Lakota Preschool Students: If you completed the online registration for preschool, you do not need to register for kindergarten. Current Lakota preschool students will be automatically registered for kindergarten, unless alternative plans have been communicated.
- Current Head Start Preschool Students: If you are a current Head Start preschool student, you WILL need to complete the online registration for kindergarten.
- Attendance Zone: Use our interactive map to enter your address and view the schools in your attendance zone.
- Required Documents: All families are invited to register online, where you will be asked to upload the required documents (including the most recent record of immunization).
Using FinalForms to Register Your Student
How to Set up a Parent Account in FinalForms
- Go to: lakota-oh.finalforms.com
Locate the parent icon and click NEW ACCOUNT.
- Type your YOUR NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, and EMAIL. Next, click REGISTER.
NOTE: You will receive an email within 2 minutes prompting you to confirm and complete your registration. If you do not receive an email, then check your spam folder. If you still can not locate the FinalForms email, then email support@finalforms.com.
- Check your email for an ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION EMAIL from FinalForms. Once received and opened, click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT in the email text.
- Create your new FinalForms password. Next, click CONFIRM ACCOUNT.
- Click REGISTER STUDENT for your first child (see instructions below for registering a student).
How to Register a Student In FinalForms
What information will I need?
Student's birth certificate, immunization record, proof of residency, parent/guardian photo ID, and court stamped custody documentation (if it pertains to your student).
How do I register my first student?
- Create a parent account using the steps above.
- Go to: lakota-oh.finalforms.com
Locate the parent icon and click LOGIN.
- Locate and click the ADD STUDENT button.
Type in the LEGAL NAME and other required information. Then, click CREATE STUDENT.
- If your student plans to participate in a sport, activity, or club, then click the checkbox for each. Then, click UPDATE after making your selection. Selections may be changed until the registration deadline.
- Complete each form and sign your full name (i.e. ‘Jonathan Smith’) in the parent signature field on each page. After signing each, click SUBMIT FORM and move on to the next form.
- When all forms are complete, you will see a ‘Forms Finished’ message.
IMPORTANT: If required by your district, an email will automatically be sent to the email address that you provided for your student that will prompt your student to sign required forms.
How do I register additional students?
Click MY STUDENTS. Then, repeat steps above for each additional student.
How do I update information?
Login at any time and click UPDATE FORMS to update information for any student.
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Open Houses
Each spring, parents of incoming kindergartners are encouraged to attend the Kindergarten Open House at the early childhood school they will attend in the fall. Get a basic introduction to Lakota, meet the principal and other key staff, tour the school, and learn more about Lakota’s kindergarten program.
Register in advance during the early registration period before attending the open houses for 2024-2025 kindergartners happening at each of Lakota’s six early childhood schools on Thursday, April 18 from 6-7 p.m.
Readiness Session
As a follow-up to the building-hosted open houses for incoming kindergartners, Lakota hosts a virtual “Kindergarten Readiness” session. The webinar shares guidance for preparing your child academically, socially and emotionally for their kindergarten experience. Also, learn about Lakota's approach to beginning of the year testing and class placement, phase-in days as well as the consistent facets of "a day in the life" of a Lakota kindergartner.
First Grade Requirement
If enrolling a first grade student who did not attend a public or chartered non-public school for kindergarten, the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce requires that the parents/guardians provide confirmation from their kindergarten provider that the teacher met the certification requirements outlined by the Ohio Department of Education.
The required documentation is the kindergarten teacher’s state teaching certificate or license. Families are responsible for obtaining the required documentation. Enrollment into first grade may be delayed until confirmation is received.