Early Entrance to Kindergarten

Applications are completed and submitted through the FinalForms platform.

Below are the directions to assist you in completing the application:  

Step 1: Create an account if you do not already have a FinalForms account

• Go to: https://lakewashington-wa.finalforms.com/
• Locate the parent icon and click NEW ACCOUNT

• Type YOUR NAME, DATE OF BIRTH AND EMAIL.

• If preferred, this is the page that you would Enable Translation.

• Verify you are not a robot.

• Then, click REGISTER.
  NOTE: You will receive an email within two minutes prompting you to confirm and complete your registration. If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder. If you are still unable to locate the FinalForms email, then email support@finalforms.com to inform them of the issue.

• Check the email for an ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION EMAIL from the FinalForms Mailman. Once received and opened, click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT in the email.

• Create your new FinalForms password.  Next, click CONFIRM ACCOUNT.

   

Step 2: Student Registration - You are registering for the 2025-26 school year

• Click on Register Student then click on the Add Student button:

   

• Fill out Student information and select Preschool Age 4-5 (Class of 2039)

   

• Then click on Create Student.

• Click the checkbox for Early Enrollment to Kindergarten, then click on UPDATE ACTIVITIES.

   

• Once your account has been created, it is important to fill out ALL the forms and to electronically sign your name in the parent signature field at the bottom of each page (Be sure to sign your name exactly as you entered it into the system).

  To register an additional child, click MY STUDENTS. Then, repeat the above steps for each additional child.  
  
  To update information, login at any time and click UPDATE FORMS to update information for any student.

  • Below is a visual of what should be filled out, each line in RED must be clicked on to open. As each form is completed, that line will turn green.

     

  • If you see the following message your application remains incomplete.

     

  • When complete, your formset should be completely green.

     

  • When all forms are complete, you will see a “Forms finished!” message.

     

  About each form

  1. Contact information:  
     1. Where it asks for grade select the option that Pre-school age 4-5.
     2. Where it asks for LWSD School Child will be attending if admitted, select your neighborhood school from the drop down menu. To find what school that would be, go to the transportation page and click on school & bus finder. Where it says Step 1: For Kindergarten, select "KD" from grade dropdown. 

        
        Once the contact information page has been completed be sure to sign at the bottom of the page and click on the Submit Form button.

  2. Birth certificate/passport: Upload candidate’s passport or birth certificate. 
  3. Proof of residency: Upload your two proofs of residency directly into Final Forms. To ensure that your application process proceeds smoothly, please check the list of acceptable Proof of Residency documents provided for you. Sign at the bottom of the page only when your LWSD accepted documents have been uploaded. Your application will be considered incomplete without the proper documentation being uploaded.
  4. Residency verification form: This stands independently from the two proof of residency forms. Please print, complete and upload to the Residency Verification Form category.
  5. Parent questionnaire: Print and complete the questionnaire, then upload the documents to FinalForms using the Parent Questionnaire category. Only when the completed document has been uploaded should you sign at the bottom of the webpage and click on submit.
  6. EEK payment information**: All transactions are non-refundable. Sign and submit this form once the payment has been made.
     **If you think you qualify for a reduced rate, please email AccPro@lwsd.org. You must have an older child who is already a registered student within LWSD who is currently receiving Free and Reduced benefit or be directly certified through the state.  
  7. Preschool/daycare questionnaire: Please print the preschool/daycare questionnaire and give to your child’s preschool teacher/daycare provider to complete. The teacher will need to scan and return to AccPro@lwsd.org by March 15. Please touch base with your teacher to ensure that they submit prior to the close of the deadline.
  8. Read through the Permission to Assess page to ensure that you have completed all the required steps. If you missed uploading any documents, you may still upload them now per the directions listed on this formset page. Be sure to upload documents to the correct category. Documents uploaded to "other" will not be reviewed and will cause your application to remain in incomplete status resulting in your application being closed on March 16. Every line in the formset should now be green. Digitally sign the page at the bottom and be sure to click on the Submit Form button.
  9. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive an email from Accelerated Programs with the date and time for the initial screening.

Applications will be accepted February 1 - March 15 (11:59 p.m.).

Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Please note that there is a translation option available on FinalForms.

Kindergarten Early Entrance results will be sent to parents within 2-6 weeks of the evaluation for each assessment. If your child qualifies, results will be sent to your student’s neighborhood school. You will need to notify your neighborhood school within two weeks of receiving acceptance notification from our department of your decision regarding early entrance. If your final assessment is in June, please be sure to notify your neighborhood school prior to the end of the school year. 

The Early Entrance to Kindergarten assessment criteria are applied equitably to all applicants. Appeals for reconsideration of students who have not met the eligibility criteria are reviewed by the Multidisciplinary Placement Committee. 

• Appeals must be based upon a specific criterion related to the screening/testing conditions, or to a misapplication or miscalculation of the scores. Appeals outside of this criteria will not be processed. Examples of the criteria are as follows:

  Examples of Appeals  (These are typically documented by the proctors)	Not Accepted for Appeals
  A fire alarm went off during the test at my child's building.	External factors such as lack of sleep, hunger, family stress, etc. are not considered.
  There was a building-wide power outage that interferes with the testing process.	Parent, community member and classroom teacher recommendations are not considered per state law.
  Computer student is testing on malfunctioned.	Typical classroom activity and noise levels are to be expected during testing. An absolutely silent environment should not be expected.
  An incorrect date of birth/grade/name is reported on the score report.	Family/teacher/student expectations do not align with the student's scores.
  	Student self-report of the testing experience does not align with the outcome (student says they don't think they missed any questions).
  	Requesting recalculation of scores based only on the fact that the student scores did not meet thresholds.
  	My child was ill at the time of testing.
  	I was not informed of the exact day and time my child would be taking the HiCap assessments.

• Appeals must be submitted to the Accelerated Programs Office through this link within seven calendar days of notification of results.
• The decision of the appeal from the Multidisciplinary Placement Committee (MPC) is final and will be emailed to appeal requestors.