GJPS Summer Journey
Pre-K Summer School
The G-J Pre-K Summer Journey to Learning Program is designed for children (age 5 by Aug. 1, 2013) who have not previously attended pre-school and/or may need additional experience within the same prior to the fall 2013-14 kindergarten classes. >>More...

Columbus Metropolitan Library  
Gahanna Library’s Ready to Read/Summer Open Houses
June 17, July 15 and Aug. 12
Join the librarians and Gahanna-Jefferson staff for a fun evening of activities and tips on how to prepare your baby, toddler or preschooler to be a successful reader!

ESC of Central Ohio
Pre-K Early Learning Program
GJPS, in collaboration with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, is proud to provide Early Learning, a comprehensive special-needs preschool program for children between the ages of 3-5. It features a subsequent Peer Model Learning Program, which provides a limited number of classroom spaces for children age 4 and 5 without a disability. >>More...


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Note: Ohio Revised Code 3321.01 requires the completion of kindergarten prior to entering the first grade.
2013-14 Kindergarten Round-Up Registration
Begin planning now for the fall!

Gahanna-Jefferson Schools are preparing to welcome and register children, who will be 5-years-old on or before Aug. 1, for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. The District provides half-day or full-day kindergarten classes. The full-day kindergarten class is a tuition-based program.

2013 Kindergarten Registration Packet
Families should contact their assigned elementary school, based on the home address, for a Kindergarten Enrollment Packet to complete. You’re also encouraged to schedule an individual Round-Up appointment at this time for the review and submission of the completed packet materials.

Determining the Assigned School
Families unsure of the assigned school, or are new to the area, should contact the Gahanna-Jefferson Office of Pupil Services at 614-471-7065. Another option is to navigate to the GJPS infoFinder-i, an online tool to determine the assigned neighborhood school.

Kindergarten Round-Up — Individual Registration Appointments
Formal registration occurs at the respective elementary school (below) with the incoming kindergarten child and a parent(s) attending a pre-scheduled Round-Up appointment. Please bring the completed 2013 Kindergarten Registration Packet.

Supporting Documentation:

•   The child’s birth certificate
•   Proof of custody
•   The child’s immunization records
•   Proof of residency 
(i.e., a current gas or electric bill, mortgage statement, real estate tax duplicates, or an apartment lease with the name of legal guardian.)
G-J Elementary School Round-Up Dates:

•   Blacklick: April 4-5, 2013 | 759-5100
•   Chapelfield: March 18-19, 2013 | 478-5575
•   Goshen Lane: April 4-5, 2013 | 478-5580
•   High Point: April 11-12, 2013 | 478-5545
•   Jefferson: March 21, 2013 | 478-5560
•   Lincoln: March 21-22, 2013 | 478-5555
•   Royal Manor: April 15-16, 2013 | 478-5585

 
NOTE: The first day of the 2013-2014 Gahanna-Jefferson traditional school year is Monday, Aug. 19, 2013.