As in all areas, there is a great deal of academic variation among students who begin Kindergarten with Durham Public Schools. There is no academic requirement students must pass to begin Kindergarten.

Chronological Readiness means your child has reached the age of five on or before August 31st of their Kindergarten year. Children who are not five by that date may still attend Durham Schools if they attended Kindergarten in another state that same year.

Personal Readiness is your child's ability to self-help and take care of basic personal needs. Here are some examples of personal skills:

Social Readiness is a term that encompasses children's social skill level. If children are socially "unhealthy" it can lead to a difficult Kindergarten transition.