DoDEA: DoDDS-E - Hainerberg Elementary School

Sure Start Registration

Sure Start registration for possible enrollment will begin for the upcoming school year during the month of April. Please note that applications are accepted on a continual basis until as late as the following April for consideration.

PROGRAM STATEMENT:
The Sure Start Program is based on the successful Head Start program implemented for those needing more time and attention to achieve school readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS:
All Sure Start students must be command sponsored. In order to keep the program consistent with the DoDDS Kindergarten enrollment dates, 4 year-olds considered for Sure Start must have a birth date on or before September 1st, of that school year. Four year olds whose sponsor is equivalent of E-9 and below may apply for enrollment in Sure Start. Priority will be given to students whose sponsors' rank is E-1 to E-4 or GS 1 to GS 4. Considerations for enrollment include one or more of the following conditions:

Child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 income (first priority)

E-5 to E-6 or GS-5 to GS-6 (second priority)

E-7 to E-9 or GS-7 to GS-9 (third priority).

Child of low birth weight – under 5lbs 8 ozs.

Child has a parent whose primary language is not English.

Child has a parent who was a teenager when first child in family was born.

Child is n family headed by a single parent.

Child has three or more siblings close in age range.

Child has a sibling with a severe diagnosed disability.

Child has a parent who has not graduated high school.

Child is from a dual military family.

Child has a parent that has separated from the family due to military reassignments giving the remaining parent an extension at the present locale.

SELECTION:
Students enrolled in the Sure Start Program are selected by the Sure Start Advisory Committee, which includes school and base services personnel. Once the child is selected for enrollment into the program, the detailed registration process will begin.

The following items will be required of sponsors to complete the registration process:

1. Immunizations for all children entering the Sure Start Program are required. Students must be 4 years of age on or before 1 September, of that school year.

Immunizations must be up-to-date and officially approved by the Hainerberg Elementary School Nurse.

Your first stop will be at the Nurse’s office with your child’s immunizations records, medical and dental records.
Once the School Nurse has approved and accepted all records, the parent will be sent to the registrar’s office.

2. Completed enrollment application, with the sponsor’s signature.

Applications will be available at the school administrative office after 04 April.

3. A copy of original orders.

Orders that include the dependent’s authorization to travel. If the child is not on the original orders, a letter from your unit commander is necessary. The intent of the letter from the unit commander is to validate that the child is under your care as a SOFA status member.

4. Verification of dependent.

If the child was born in Japan or Korea, and doesn’t have a U.S. passport, you will need to present a legal document indicating that you are the legal guardian of the child.

5. Personal Action with the most recent DEROS date contained within the orders.

If your DEROS has expired and your tour of duty has been extended, we will need a letter of extension from your commander.

6. A copy of the SF50 and Verification of Employment from the Wiesbaden CPO.

If you are the sponsor and you are a locally hired employee, you will need to provide this form.

7. Your child’s birth certificate of current passport.

You will need one of these documents to validate the birth date of your child. Children of sponsors who are NOT on a Transportation Agreement and/or NOT authorized to receive a Living Quarters Allowance will be classified as Space Available.

8. Your child’s social security number.

When the parent has completed all necessary paperwork and the school’s nurse and registrar have cleared the required paperwork, the Sure Start Teacher will then be notified by the Hainerberg School Nurse.

Once notified by the school nurse, the teacher will contact the parent(s) for a required Home Visit.

Once the Home Visit is complete, the child is will be ready to begin with the Sure Start Program.