Wayzata Schools' Early Entrance Options

From the Wayzata School District website:

Minnesota law states that children must be five years of age by September 1 of any given year in order to enter kindergarten. Wayzata Public Schools offers an early entrance option for children in the district with birthdays between Sept. 2 and Oct. 15.

Children who demonstrate superior intellectual ability and advanced social/emotional development can be considered for early entrance to kindergarten. This acceleration through early entrance is a way to provide for the educational needs of a small number of decidedly more capable children. If you would like your child to be considered for early entrance to kindergarten, visit the district website at Early Entrance Option.

Applications will be accepted thru April 30. Students who are eligible will be interviewed in June and a decision will be made by June 30. The state does not provide funds for this assessment. If you choose to proceed with this option the fee is $250 payable at the time of application.

If you have additional questions please email Rosemarie.Valencour@wayzata.k12.mn.us or call 763-745-5093.