General Questions
Q: Is my child eligible for Kindergarten?
A: To be eligible to attend Kindergarten in Fall 2026, your child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2026.
Q: What school will my child attend?
A: Your child's school assignment will appear once you have entered your street address and house number on the online registration form. School assignments are based upon District policy. You may also use this tool.
Please note the district has recently implemented a buffer zone strategy for elementary schools. Buffer zones are areas on the boundary between existing elementary school district zones. For addresses that fall into a buffer zone, incoming students may be assigned to one of two elementary schools to help maintain class size guidelines.
Please read more about buffer zones here.
Questions Regarding Registration
Q: What information will I need to register my child online?
A: We suggest that you gather the necessary information prior to going online. In addition to the student's name, address, parent/guardian/caregiver name(s) and address, you will need the following information to complete the registration.
- Parent/guardian/caregiver phone numbers, including home, cell, and work
- Parent/guardian/caregiver email address
- At least two alternate emergency contacts (in addition to parent information), including name and phone number
- Pediatrician's name, address, and phone number
- Dentist's name, address, and phone number
- Student's medical history*
*Please note that if you prefer not including your child's medical history on the online registration form, then please use a paper form that you can complete and return to the District Administration office at 220 Nahatan St.
Q: Is the registration process complete once I complete the online form?
A: Only if you have submitted ALL documentation to the online portal and all documents suffice for all registration requirements. The list of all documentation can be found below.
You will need to submit the following required documents to Alyssa Provazza by email (aprovazza@westwood.k12.ma.us) or in person at 220 Nahatan St. if you do not upload them to the registration portal.
The Preschool Experience Survey electronic form will go directly to your child's school.
Q: Are there any other important dates I need to know about?
A: Yes. Parents/guardians/caregivers of incoming students are invited to attend a presentation by the kindergarten teachers, school nurse, PTO/PTA (Parent-Teacher Organization/Association) president, and school principal. You will learn about the school and daily life in kindergarten classrooms.
2026-2027 Kindergarten Important Dates are here.
Kindergarten Screening
Your child's school will be contacting you about a screening time.
The screening process includes a one-hour visit to your child’s school for you and your child. During the visit, you'll meet the principal and staff members. Children will undergo a screening to assess their
development in language, motor skills, and kindergarten readiness. Caregivers will also be asked
to complete a questionnaire.
The purpose of the screening is to identify each child’s strengths. If concerns are noted in any
of the three areas, the school will contact you with recommendations for activities to help
prepare your child for kindergarten. You will only be contacted if there is feedback regarding
areas for growth.
During screening you will also have an opportunity to meet with the school nurse. If your child
has any medical needs, please be prepared to share that information with your nurse during your
visit.
In April, you will receive a teacher questionnaire to have your child’s teacher complete if they
are attending a preschool or daycare program.
Wheels on the Bus
Led by Westwood’s School Resource Police Officer, this information session provides students with the chance to board a real school bus and to learn about safe bus behavior. No pre-registration is required. Parents/guardians/caregivers and their Kindergartners can choose to attend either session.
