Gifted & Talented Education

Early Entrance Kindergarten

Youngstown City Schools appreciates the interest that you have shown in the the Early Entrance to Kindergarten program.

Please review the parameters set forth by the Youngstown City School District for Early Entrance, as well as the additional resources provided on this website.

If you feel that your child should be evaluated for early Entrance to Kindergarten, please contact Michele McCaughtry, Coordinator of Gifted Services.  You will be contacted to schedule your child’s screening and evaluation as soon as the necessary paperwork and forms are received.

You will need to give written permission in order for your child to participate in the screening process. 

Thank you,
Michele McCaughtry
Coordinator Of Gifted Services
E-mail: michele.mccaughtry@yougstown.k12.oh.us

Any child who is 5 years old after the first full day of instruction and on or before December 31st of the school year may be evaluated for early entrance.

• The parent/guardian must complete and submit the application, which is included below on pages 6-8.

  • This application can be completed electronically or printed and returned following directions provided. In addition, if you do not have access to a printer, please visit any Youngstown school, and they can print the application from the website.

Click the link below to apply:

Parent/Guardian’s Guide and Application to Early Entrance to Kindergarten Please fill out, print and send to :

Youngstown City Schools

Attention: Michele McCaughtry, Gifted Coordinator

PO Box 550

Youngstown, OH 44501

or

Email pages 6-8 to:

Email Michele McCaughtry: ml.mccaughtry@esceasternohio.org

Early Entrance Information:

YCSD Board Policy ~ Entrance Requirements (currently under review for update)

Kindergarten ~ Ohio Department of Education

Acceleration ~ Ohio Department of Education