HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County School Board has enacted petition process to allow a family to request kindergarten enrollment if the student turns five shortly after the established cutoff.

Kentucky Senate Bill 24 states that a child must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1 for a child to attend the 2025-2026 kindergarten class. In response to the community’s request for exception, the Christian County School Board announced Entrance Age Policy 09.121 petition process. 

The deadline for this exception is March 31. A news release from CCPS explained the process regarding the petition.

  • Student-families must request a Petition for Early Enrollment Form 09.121 AP.21 from the guidance counselor of the student’s zoned-school. Go to  https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=CCSD2H2UW2GYA to determine which school zone the student resides.
  • The parent/guardian will provide the student’s birth date and reason for the request of exception on the Petition for Early Enrollment Form 09.121 AP.21. Once completed, the parent/guardian will submit the petition to the zoned-school guidance counselor.
  • The completed Petition for Early Enrollment Form 09.121 AP.21 will be reviewed by the CCPS Elementary Instructional Supervisor.
  • The parent/guardian will be contacted by the CCPS Elementary Supervisor’s office to complete the Brigance Assessment. The assessment determines a student’s readiness for entry into school. There is a $25 processing fee payable at the time of assessment.
  • The completed Petition for Early Enrollment Form 09.121 AP .21 and Brigance Assessment is submitted and reviewed by the district’s Early Entrance Committee.
  • Once reviewed, the parent/guardian will receive the district’s approval or denial in writing via mail.
  • The district reserves the discretion to deny early enrollment based on social-emotional readiness of the child. Considerations may also include availability of space and funding.

For more information or questions contact CCPS Director of Pupil Personnel Melanie Barrett at 270-887-7005, Ext. 77532 or email melanie.barrett@christian.kyschools.us .

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