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PUBLIC SCHOOL INFORMATION General Alabama Public School Information Age requirements: Children who will be 5 years old on or before
September 2 are eligible for admission to public kindergarten. Children must be 6 years of age on or before September 2 to attend first grade. Kindergarten classes are provided in all public schools but are not mandatory.
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Location: A child’s school is determined by the location of the parent’s
Montgomery Public Schools is guided by a students-first philosophy. The mission is to provide safe and caring communities where teachers teach and students learn at higher levels.
or legal guardian’s residence. Students must attend the school in the zone they are assigned with the exception of magnet schools.
Transportation: Busing is used throughout the system for any
student who lives more than 2.5 miles from the school they are zoned to attend. For students attending magnet schools, transportation is provided to and from the public school the students would normally be zoned to attend. The students will then be bussed to their neighborhood, depending on residency. There is door-to-door transportation available on specially equipped buses for children with special education needs.
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Registration: Parents must present an Alabama Certificate of
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done on a contract basis with the school system.
Immunization, also called a blue card, for their child. This certificate may be obtained from a pediatrician or family doctor. A child’s birth certificate and proof of the parent’s or guardian’s address must also be presented. A social security number is required. If a student is transferring from another school, a transcript, report card or transfer notice must be presented at the time of registration.
After School Care: After school care is provided for a fee at most
elementary schools. The program is supervised by the YMCA and is
Montgomery County Schools
The district is comprised of 32,000 students in 54 schools and has a variety of academic programs and services to meet their diverse needs and interests. MPS offers a full range of curriculum complemented by college preparatory programs, cultural arts, music, foreign languages, technology, career and technical education, and athletics, as well as 10 magnet programs that cover all grade levels and themes ranging from science, performing arts, technology, accelerated academics to international studies. Seven career academies in the traditional high schools equip students with skills for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, health occupations, information technology, culinary arts and hospitality, public safety and business marketing. MPS will also open the new Montgomery Technical Center (MTEC) in late 2012, which will provide high school students with training and certification in
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