Wayzata Public Schools Early Entrance Application

Wayzata Public Schools

Early Entrance Evaluation Application
Thank you for your interest in Early Entrance Evaluation for your child. Please read all of the information below before completing this form. The deadline to apply is May 1.

Eligibility
Your child must live in the district, and their birthday must fall between September 2 and October 15.
- Children who turn five by October 15 can be considered for kindergarten.
- Children who turn six by October 15 can be considered for first grade.
Children must meet all of the following criteria set by the school board.
- A high level of academic skills in reading, writing and math
- Intellectual ability in the Very Superior range (IQ score of at least 130)
- Advanced social and emotional maturity
- A high degree of persistence
Evaluation Process
Evaluations are conducted mid-May - early June. Final decisions are made by the end of June.

Stage 1:
- Your child will meet with two Wayzata Public Schools teachers to assess their reading, writing and math skills. Children must be performing one or more grade levels above their peers in all three areas.
- During the meeting, the teachers will be observing your child for advanced social and emotional skills. This ensures that they can be successful in a class with older students.
- If your child meets the academic and social and emotional criteria, they will be recommended to move on to Stage 2.
Stage 2:
- Your child will meet with a district school psychologist to complete an IQ test.
- The psychologist will ask you to complete a social/emotional/behavior rating scale to supplement the observations made by the teachers. They will also reach out to your child’s previous teachers (if available) to complete a rating scale.
- After all the information is collected, the Early Entrance Evaluation team will meet and make the final decision about early entrance.
Completing the Application

After submitting this form, please mail or deliver in person a $200 non-refundable check, payable to ISD #284, to the address below. Applications will be processed after the evaluation fee has been received. If the fee is a financial struggle, economic hardship options may be available.

Wayzata Public Schools
Research and Evaluation
13305 12th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55441

Building Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
2026-27
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1. Describe what made you consider Early Entrance for your child:
2. Describe any behaviors or accomplishments that demonstrate your child has exceptional and early development:
3. Describe your child's attention span. Describe your child's ability to stay with an activity to completion (use examples):
4. Describe your child's experience and ability to successfully participate in group activities lead by adults other than family members:
5. Describe your child’s skills in the following areas: Can they recognize letter sounds? Can they sound out and read basic words? Can they read books by themselves?
6. Describe your child’s writing skills: Can they write letters, words, and full sentences? Can they use writing to share their thoughts and tell stories?
7. Describe your child’s math skills: Can your child count things without help? Do they know and can they compare numbers? (e.g., which number is bigger)? Can they use drawings and numbers to solve simple math story problems?
8. Describe your child's ability to play or work with other children. How does your child react to conflicts with other children?
9. Describe how your child reacts to frustration or challenging activities:
10. What do you see as possible advantages of early entrance for your child?
11. What do you see as possible disadvantages of early entrance for your child?
12. If you have any additional information you would like to have considered, please provide that below:
Completing the Application

After submitting this form, please mail or deliver in person a $200 non-refundable check, payable to ISD #284, to the address below. Applications will be processed after the evaluation fee has been received. If the fee is a financial struggle, economic hardship options may be available.

Wayzata Public Schools
Research and Evaluation
13305 12th Avenue N.
Plymouth, MN 55441

Building Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
By signing below, you give us permission to share this application and related records with the district evaluation team and to reach out to the previous schools listed above.
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