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Click here: New to the district registering for 2 & 3-year-old preschool

Click here: New to the district registering for all other grades (4-year-olds, DK, K-12)

Online and in-person school registration for the 2024-25 school year opens in February for both new and existing families – this includes 2, 3, and 4 year old preschoolers; developmental kindergarteners (DK); kindergarteners; and students entering grades 1-12.

Below are instructions for each age group. Scroll down to find the age of your child(ren). Please read the instructions completely before registering or re-enrolling your student.

If possible, please use a laptop or desktop computer to complete the online registration. We recommend using the web browsers Google Chrome or Firefox. Using a mobile phone to complete registration is not recommended.

2 & 3-Year-Old Preschool Registration (2024-25 School Year)

Registration Opens: 8 a.m. February 5, 2024
Children enrolling in 2 & 3 Year Old Preschool need to register through Eleyo. Online is the preferred way to register. You will need to set up an Eleyo account if you don’t have one prior to registering. Registration begins at 8 a.m. February 5, 2024. Questions? Call 515-252-8445 or email enrollment@johnston.k12.ia.us; translation services are available.

2 & 3 Year Old Preschool classes are first come, first serve. If your desired course is already full, add your child to the wait list. If there are several children on the wait list, additional class sections may be added.

*Children must be age 2 by September 15, 2024 to enroll in 2-year-old preschool, or age 3 by September 15, 2024 to enroll in 3-year-old preschool.

Registration Instructions:
1. Go to johnston.ce.eleyo.com and choose your preferred preschool class time. Learn about the different class times and prices here.
2. Pay the $65 one time, non-refundable program fee.*

*A scholarship program may be available. This scholarship provides financial assistance for families who qualify to help cover the expense of 2 or 3 Year Old Preschool tuition. Application are available online at bit.ly/jela-scholarship.
3. Enter your information and you will receive an email with the next steps in the registration process. NOTE: Registration is not final until all steps have been completed.
4. Turn in or mail a hard copy of your child’s physical and immunization records to the JELA office (P.O. Box 10, 6207 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston) by May 1, 2024.

 

4-year-old Preschool Information

Registration Opens: February 12, 2024

The objective of our 4-year-old preschool program is to provide a quality education for children during the year(s) before entering kindergarten. To attend, children must be four years old by September 15, 2024 and do not need to live in the district. There are no fees to attend. Tuition is provided through the Iowa Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program.

All preschool programs have state licensed early childhood teachers. Maximum number of students for the 4-year-old program is 20 students with two teachers. The Johnston Preschool Curriculum is based on the Creative Curriculum for Preschool, early literacy concepts, Zaner Bloser writing and Everyday Math. Students are engaged in activities and learning opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively in the early learning environment.

*Scroll down to the purple bar to register. Child must be age 4 by September 15, 2024 to enroll.

Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten Information

Registration Opens: February 12, 2024

We are proud to offer two kindergarten options for children.

Our Developmental Kindergarten (DK) program is offered in the morning or afternoon, and is designed for students old enough for kindergarten, but who may need an extra year of development before they are ready for all-day kindergarten. Skill development will focus on reading/literacy, math, and cognitive/social proficiency.

JCSD also offers all-day kindergarten at each of our five elementary schools. Students will master reading, writing, math, science, and related arts skills that serve as the foundation of their learning for years to come. Student-focused cognitive and social development is also a part of each day.

Developmental Kindergarten classes are first come, first serve. If your desired course is already full, add your child to the wait list.

*Scroll down to the purple bar to register. Child must be age 5 by September 15, 2024 to enroll for DK or kindergarten.

Registration for All Grades (2024-25 School Year)

4-year-old Preschool, Kindergarten and K-12

Registration Opens: February 12, 2024
In addition to our foundational 4-year-old preschool and kindergarten programs, students enrolling in grades 1-12 will develop and master skills in reading, writing, math, science, and related arts. Our curriculum is rich with hands-on experiences, field trips, technology, and interpersonal communication. High-quality educators and staff bring education to life, while also focused on student well-being.

Registration Instructions for New Families to Johnston:
1. Complete the new student registration on Infinite Campus (our student data system). Enter all requested information and you will receive an email with next steps in the registration process. NOTE: Registration is NOT FINAL until all steps have been completed.
2. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide proof of address, such as a lease/mortgage agreement or utility bill; proof of student’s age (birth document), and updated state health requirements. Please see the “Required Documents for Enrollment” for full details.
3. The proof of address can be uploaded during the online registration process. All other required documents for enrollment should be delivered in-person or mailed to the JCSD District Office, located at P.O. Box 10, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston. Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Registration Instructions for Families with Students Already Enrolled in Johnston:
1. Click here to access the Campus Parent portal on Infinite Campus.
2. From the left-side menu, click More.
3. Click Online Registration and select 2024-25 from the registration year drop down.
4. Click Begin Registration. NOTE: Registration is not final until all steps have been completed.

 

Required Documents for Enrollment (All Ages/Grades)
PRESCHOOL
DK & KINDERGARTEN
  • Proof of address (utility bill or lease/purchase agreement, for new students)
  • Birth document
  • Physical with vision screen
  • Immunizations
  • Dental screen
ALL OTHER GRADES
  • Proof of address (utility bill or lease/purchase agreement, for new students)
  • Immunizations (all incoming 7th and 12th graders are REQUIRED to have a meningitis vaccine to enter school)