Pre-Kindergarten Screening Registration Information

Pre-Kindergarten Screening (3 and 4 year old) Registration deadline is April 10, 2024

Welcome to the Pre-Kindergarten registration page! We are currently accepting registrations for the Spring. Currently enrolled Pre-K students DO NOT need to register for screening. 

Please note** Once you submit your registration, you will not receive a call back until 6-8 weeks prior to the screening dates.

Preschool FAQS 

*Registration to be screened is NOT an automatic placement within the program.* 

• See fliers for all required paperwork needed to secure an appointment.  
• An appointment for screening does NOT result in a guaranteed placement within the program.
• You will not receive an immediate call from the building secretary once you register. The building secretaries will call you 6-8 weeks prior to the selected screening dates.
• Screenings and open enrollment for Dorn and Sorrick are conducted on different days. Make sure you are following the guides for the school your child would attend if eligible.
• If your child is not accepted into the program, he/she will be placed on an automatic waitlist until they are Kindergarten age.
• Pre-K is a half-day program:
  • morning session 9:00-11:30 AM
  • afternoon session 12:45-3:15 PM.
• Pre-K students attend school five days per week; Monday – Friday.
  • The school year begins August 20, 2024 and continues through June 4, 2025 (may vary if snow days are taken).
  • North Palos District 117 Academic School Calendar 2024-2025
• The determination of AM or PM placement is determined in a manner to be most conducive to a heterogeneous pupil classroom model and which is designed to meet the individual needs of students. No requests will be taken.
• Pre-K is a free program. Bus transportation is also free. 

Sorrick School, 708-233-8200 or Dorn School, 708-233-5600.

Nena Awad- Preschool Coordinator, [email protected]