Enrollment

Families will need the following information to complete the enrollment process:

• Household Information
  • Home address
  • Phone numbers
  • Be prepared to upload Proof of Residency - rental agreement, home purchase agreement, utility bill, etc.

Note: If you live outside of the 622 district boundaries, you will also need to complete the Open Enrollment Form(see non-resident Enrollment section below).

• Parent/Guardian Information
  • Name
  • Birthdate
  • Home address
  • Work and cell phone numbers
  • Email addresses
     
• Student information
  • Demographic information
  • Health/medication information
  • A birth certificate, passport or other evidence of the student's age
  • Immunization records
  • Proof of early childhood screening if your child was not screened in District 622.  If your child has not been through the screening process, please visit our early childhood screening page and call to set up an appointment
  • School year childcare information, if applicable, including name, address and phone number of your childcare provider (for transportation purposes).
     
• Emergency Contact(s)
  • Name
  • Birthdate
  • Addresses
  • Phone numbers

Encompassing 42 square miles, District 622 includes all or portions of seven communities within the Twin Cities metropolitan area – North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Landfall, Pine Springs and Woodbury.

Serving more than 81,000 residents, the district includes seven elementary schools (Pre-K-5), two middle schools (6-8), two high schools (9-12), an online school (9-12), two early childhood education centers, a learning center, a transition program and a senior center. The district’s wide variety of Community Education programs serve residents of all ages.

Residents of the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District community can be proud of the high-quality programs and services the district provides. From highly trained early-childhood professionals in our District 622 Preschool, to nationally-recognized programs at the high school level, District 622 is always striving to be the best.

To submit a request, please complete the Intra-district Transfer Form. If you do not have internet access, a form can be obtained at the Enrollment Center or by contacting the Enrollment Center at 651-748-7550.

Non-Resident Open Enrollment includes all students who reside outside district boundaries. This includes:

• Students who begin the school year as ISD 622 residents, but move to another school district within the school year
• Students who end a prior school year as ISD 622 resident students, but move to another school district during the summer

ISD 622 makes every effort to approve applications from non-resident families, however, applications may be rejected due to school or program capacity, or other reasons. ISD 622 cannot guarantee enrollment in any specific school building. 

Applications for non-resident open enrollment are reviewed and processed in the order they are received. (Note: Priority is given to 4-year-old Pre-K students who already have older siblings enrolled in ISD 622).

Transportation is not available to non-resident open-enrollment students. Families must provide transportation.

To apply, non-resident families must fill out:

1. the district enrollment form(s)-see Enroll your Student(s) section above.
2. the appropriate Minnesota Department of Education Statewide Enrollment form. See the age-specific forms below.

Children must demonstrate social, emotional and behavioral skills considered to be above the average of the majority of entering kindergartners. Assessment includes a guardian report, a normative behavior rating scale, and observations during a simulated Kindergarten. Below are some examples of social, behavioral, and emotional skills:

1. Children whose 5th birthday falls between September 2 and October 31 can be considered for Early Entrance to Kindergarten.

2. Children must demonstrate superior intellectual abilities as measured by a standard score of 125+ on a nationally normed, individually administered test of cognitive ability.

3. Children must demonstrate academic skills considered to be above average compared to peers entering Kindergarten. Skills will be assessed using formal and informal measures as well as observations during a simulated Kindergarten experience. Examples of academic skills:
   • Colors
   • Numbers
   • Alphabet
   • Phonemic Awareness
   • Fine Motor
   • Social-Emotional
4. Children must demonstrate social, emotional and behavioral skills considered to be above the average of the majority of entering kindergartners. Assessment includes a guardian report,a normative behavior rating scale, and observations during a simulated Kindergarten. Examples of social, behavioral, and emotional skills:
   • Ability to focus attention on a variety of tasks
   • Ability to complete tasks in a reasonable amount of time
   • Willingness to participate, share and listen in a group setting
   • Socialization with peers
   • Well-developed fine motor skills proven through writing, cutting, and drawing.

Process

1. Information about early entrance to kindergarten is available to parents at early childhood screening.
2. Between January 15 and May 1, families may contact the Office of Early Learning to submit their early entrance to kindergarten application; along with a $200 application fee, (free and reduced fee is available for those who qualify).
3. Parents are eligible to attend a Kindergarten Information Night at their home school with the understanding their child may not qualify to attend kindergarten early.

Students must complete an initial academic screening test. If the student passes the screener, they will go on to complete a standardized cognitive assessment. If the child meets the intellectual assessment criteria, the child will attend a simulated Kindergarten experience in mid-to-late May. During this simulated experience, a kindergarten teacher and school psychologist will assess academic, social-emotional skills, and fine motor skills.

Decision Making

1. The assessment team, including the kindergarten teacher, school psychologist, and early learning principal, determines early entrance to kindergarten. The decision is final and shared with the parents and the home school principal through a written assessment report.
2. If accepted early, the family may enroll the child in Kindergarten through the online enrollment process.
3. Follow-Up
   • During weeks 3 and 6, the Office of Early Learning and the elementary school principal will assess the child’s progress and readiness for Kindergarten is determined at that time.