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Enrolling a Student in Rockwood
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Rockwood parents may complete the enrollment process online. In addition, the back-to-school census verification required of all Rockwood families for returning students may be completed online using a computer, laptop or tablet.
If you are new to our district, our teachers and staff are ready to meet you and welcome you to our neighborhood schools!
A few things you need to know:
- It's important to complete the entire online enrollment application for your child. If parents do not complete the process, their child is not actively enrolled in the district.
- If you need assistance in completing the online enrollment application, please call our Rockwood Help Desk at (636) 733-1111. The hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Smartphones are not supported devices for the online process. If you do not have access to an appropriate device, please come to your school to use a district computer for enrollment or census verification. Plus, we'll be happy to assist you with completing the online process, if needed.
- If you prefer to enroll your child in person, please call or visit your Rockwood school to set up an appointment. Families also may complete/print enrollment forms and then turn those forms in to their school registrar.
- To learn more about the online process, view the online registration video from Infinite Campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the birthday entrance requirement for kindergarten?
Children must be 5 years old by July 31 to enter kindergarten.
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What is kindergarten screening?
Screening is one way to check your child’s ability to perform specific age-appropriate skills. We use the Developmental Tasks for Kindergarten Readiness-II (DTKR-II) to assess across domains: Acquired Knowledge, Verbal/Conceptual Skills, Visual Skills, Social Development and Hearing/Vision.
A kindergarten teacher or school representative will review results of the screening with families and address any questions or concerns.
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This is a FREE service provided to our Rockwood students (Age 5 by July 31, 2023).
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Please allow 1 ½ hours for completion of the screening, hearing/vision assessment, and review results with the kindergarten teacher or school representative.
For additional questions, please contact: Rockwood Early Childhood – Clarkson Valley 636-891-6200.
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If I live in the district, but my child will not attend a Rockwood school, may I participate in screening?
Yes. For those not attending Rockwood, we ask that you contact our Early Childhood Department in February 2023 or after for assistance in registering for kindergarten screening. Please call 636-891-6200.
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What options are available for preschool and daycare in Rockwood?
Childcare for elementary-aged students is available through the School-Age Care Adventure Club program. For more information, please call (636) 891-6675.
Rockwood offers Parents as Teachers (in-home visiting programs for ages 0-36 months) and preschool programs (ages 3-5 years). For more information about these programs, please call (636) 891-6200.
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How does Rockwood handle guardianship for students residing part-time in two school districts?
Please contact Felicia Smith at (636) 733-2186.
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What academic assistance is available for students for whom English is a second language?
Introductory English instruction is offered through the district's ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program. For more information, please contact Jeff Tamaroff at (636) 733-2139 or by email at tamaroffjeff@rsdmo.org.
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What is the Federal Educational Rights to Privacy form?
Each year, in accordance with the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents have the option to refuse the release of specific directory information included in their child’s educational record. As outlined in Board Regulation 2400, directory information includes such things as:
- student’s name, addresses, phone numbers, birth date, email address
- degrees and awards received
- all photographs taken at school (including yearbook photos)
If parents wish to have specific directory information regarding their child excluded, a completed Refusal to Permit Disclosure of Directory Information form must be returned by Aug. 31. The district may disclose appropriately designated directory information without written consent, unless parents/guardians have advised the district to the contrary.
Find out more about certain rights with respect to student educational records.
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Who may enroll a student using the online application?
The primary household parent is the individual who may enroll the student.