2024-2025 Kindergarten Enrollment
Enrollment Begins April 1st!
2024-2025 Kindergarten Enrollment Information
April 1st - May 17th
Do you have an incoming Kindergartener and live within the Bateman attendance boundaries? Families living within the neighborhood boundaries of Bateman Elementary should register in boundary kindergarteners for the 2024-2025 school year starting Monday, April 1st! Please register as early as possible to help us with planning for the incoming Kindergarteners.
Step 1: Intent to Register Form
Click Here to Complete your Intent to Register
Step 2: Schedule an Enrollment Appointment
Click Here to Schedule your Appointment
Please help us spread the word to neighbors & community members!
We are hoping to enroll as many kindergarteners as possible by May 17th!
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**All families who reside outside of the Bateman Attendance Boundaries must apply through go.cps.edu. GoCPS results are scheduled to be released on March 22nd.**
Enrollment Appointment Details
Complete the CPS Enrollment Packet.
Click Here to Print Packet
We highly encourage you to print and complete the paperwork ahead of time for a smooth appointment. If you do not have access to a printer, we have plenty in the North Office!
At your appointment, parents or guardians will need to provide:
- Your child's birth certificate
- Your state issued identification
- 2 Proofs of address (Current utility bill, Illinois driver's license or State of Illinois identification card, Deed, Employee identification number, MediPlan/Medicaid card, Voter registration card, Court documents, Illinois Department of Public Aid card).
Please refer to Chicago Public School enrollment guidelines for more information.
Contact Evelyn Rivera at elrivera6@cps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Preschool Applications Information
All Preschool Applications are through Chicago Early Learning!
Applications Open April 9th in Chicago for the 2024–2025 School Year
The Chicago Early Learning Application will launch on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Mark the date on your calendar to apply during the Initial Application Period for the 2024–2025 school year. During this initial enrollment window, families will be able to submit early applications to help increase their chances of getting into competitive early education programs across the city.
Do you have questions about the Preschool Application Process?
Leslie Mckinily, Chief Early Childhood Education Officer at CPS, is hosting a webinar for parents and community stakeholders to share updates for the district-wide Pre-K application process launching in April. This webinar is dedicated to helping your family prepare for the citywide preschool application launch on April 9th and ask any unanswered question you may have.
There will be a Spanish language translator present.
Upcoming Tours
Are you interested in touring Bateman as a prospective family? Please see below for the upcoming tour dates that are available In Person! All tours will meet in the North Foyer. As always, please continue to check the Bateman Calendar for any additional tour dates!