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What is the School Cutoff Date
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And What is Involved with Kindergarten Readiness Testing?

kindergarten testing wake county NC The North Carolina Public School cutoff date for kindergarten entry in Wake County NC, Durham County NC, Orange County NC, Lee County NC, Harnett County NC, Chatham County NC, Johnston County NC, and throughout the rest of North Carolina is August 31. If your child is on the cusp of this date, or feel he or she is ready for kindergarten, then consider kindergarten readiness testing. Wynns Family Psychology has extensive experience and expertise with preschoolers and academic evaluations, including readiness for kindergarten testing in NC. A full list of our assessment services can be found here.

What is the Process of Early Kindergarten Entry? What Kind of Testing is Involved?
The counties in North Carolina require a "portfolio" that includes samples of the child's work, letters of recommendation, etc., as well as testing scores from an I.Q. and achievement test. (Note: school systems don't offer early entry to kindergarten testing. It must be performed by a private practice psychologist.) I.Q. testing taps innate abilities (verbal skills, nonverbal skills, processing speed) while achievement testing assesses reading and math skills. Your child will need to score at the 98th percentile or higher on the I.Q. test and at the 98th percentile or higher in reading OR math on the achievement test. Testing can be administered as early as April 16th of each year. We recommend early entry kindergarten testing be completed and submitted to your school by June or July. However, the report and portfolio can be turned in no later than 30 days after your child's fall semester starts.

Wynns Family Psychology does a lot of kindergarten testing, and the good news is we make it fun for your child. He or she will have no clue how important it is (or how you will be holding your breath until you get the results). Most kids who test with us leave the office asking, "When do I get to go back again?" The package includes the WPPSI (I.Q. test), WJ-IV (achievement test), parent interview, report, and feedback session where we go over results and recommendations. Each test takes about an hour to give, and both are typically administered in a 2-hour block of time (unless your little one's attention span and activity level warrant giving the tests on two separate days), with a short break in between where your child can play for a few minutes or have a snack / drink from home.


Do What You Think is Best for Your Little One
If your child seems ready emotionally, socially, and behaviorally, and has demonstrated above average academic abilities, you may want to proceed with kindergarten testing. At Wynns Family Psychology, we believe kindergarten testing is usually worth a shot because it's so important to start your child when he or she is ready and enthusiastic!

Below we've listed several North Carolina counties and their information on Early Kindergarten Entry. If you still have questions after reviewing these materials or if you can't find what you're looking for, please feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions.


Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Wake County NC Schools
What is the cutoff date for kindergarten entry in Wake County NC? What are the Wake Co. NC Public School guidelines for kindergarten entry? Here you can find the answers, guidelines and criteria for early kindergarten entry in Wake County NC Schools.
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Durham County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Orange County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Johnston County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Person County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Chatham County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Harnett County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Guilford County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Charlotte Mecklenburg County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Lee County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Franklin County NC Schools
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten Guidelines for Granville County NC Schools
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Call 919-467-7777 or email Info@WynnsFamilyPsychology.com to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our therapy services, testing services, social skills groups, custody services, psychiatry services, and team of doctors.

Most new clients are scheduled for their first full appointment at the Cary, NC, Raleigh, NC, or Greensboro, NC office locations within one to two weeks of calling.




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Please note Wynns Family Psychology does not provide emergency services, though we make every attempt to be available as soon as possible should a crisis occur. For psychological emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital and ask for the psychiatrist on call.

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Carolina Parent Article:
Pros and Cons of Early Kindergarten Entry

It's important to provide a challenging environment and enriching curriculum when your child is ready for the next stage of learning. But his or her emotional, social, and behavioral maturity are also important consideration Here you can review a quick pros and cons checklist regarding early entry to kindergarten..


NBC 17 My Carolina Today Kindergarten Readiness and Testing Video — Early Kindergarten Entry and Redshirting in North Carolina
Ok, so your preschooler is smart. But what if he misses the August 31st deadline for entering kindergarten? Is he socially ready? What are the signs of kindergarten readiness? And what are the advantages of testing and starting your child early? Will math and reading skills will be tested? Does your child need a high I.Q.? Which learning activities will provide kids with the best preparation before starting school? And what is redshirting? (Should you red-shirt your children by holding them back an extra year?) Starting kindergarten can be a very intense and confusing topic for parents in the Raleigh, Cary, and Wake County NC area. Learn more about the process, pros and cons, guidelines, and resources for Early Entrance to Kindergarten. Dr. Kristen Wynns of Wynns Family Psychology answers your questions, provides advice, and explains how early kindergarten testing works. You can watch the NBC 17 My Carolina Today kindergarten readiness video here.


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"We just want to thank you so much for your encouragement! J is THRIVING in kindergarten and is happy to get on that bus every single day! His first report card was almost all 4's and O's (outstanding), and he received the 'Outstanding Eagle' award (similar to Student of the Month)!!! And he's not even five until next week! We are so happy for him! A million heartfelt thank you's!!! I really struggled with this decision and it has been a blessing, we will be forever grateful!!"

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Call 919-467-7777 or email Info@WynnsFamilyPsychology.com to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our therapy services, testing services, social skills groups, custody services, psychiatry services, and team of doctors.

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