Kindergarten Registration

Adventure Center School Age Child Care is located in the Cambridge Primary School, Isanti Primary School and Isanti Intermediate School. We provide fee-based child care for children in grades Kindergarten to fifth grade before and after school.

Hours of operation:

• Before School - 6:00 am until breakfast or the school day begins
• After School - End of school day until 6:00 pm
• 6:00 am - 6:00 pm on most non-school days at the Cambridge Primary School site

Visit our Adventure Center page for more information and to register.

The winning recipe for a healthy lifestyle includes good nutrition. The Nutrition Services team is made up of food and nutrition professionals who are dedicated to our students' health, well-being and ability to learn. We support learning healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Under Minnesota's Meals for All program, Minnesota public schools provide breakfast and lunch at no cost for all school children. Students may also bring a bag lunch if that is their family's preference. 

Cambridge-Isanti Schools utilizes the "Offer versus Serve" method for meal service. This allows children to choose food items that are offered rather than requiring them to take all foods on the menu. Students must select a minimum of a half-cup of fruit or vegetable with each meal. Using this method reduces unnecessary food waste, acknowledges students' independent nature and ability to choose, and allows students to try new food without having to take the entire portion. Parents who discuss food choices and encourage children to eat a variety of foods have a positive impact on a child's nutrient intake.

The Application for Educational Benefits Packet will be available on July 1 each year on our Nutrition Services page. Completing this form may help our school qualify for additional federal funding. Families who are eligible may qualify for waivers on school fees, sports/activities, and community education classes.

We want students to become familiar with their new learning environment to support a healthy transition to school-day success!

Please join us in spring for our Kindergarten Discovery events (formerly Kindergarten Round Up) to meet the principal and teachers, to learn about the Kindergartner’s day, and to explore fun activities to do over the summer! This is a fun night for children and families to begin building excitement for Kindergarten.

C-I STEAM School: April 22, 2024; 5-6:00 pm

Cambridge Primary School: April 22, 2024; 5-6:00 pm

Isanti Primary School: April 22, 2024; 5-6:00 pm

 

We recommend gathering the following items before getting started with your child's enrollment:

1. Current immunizations
2. Proof of Child's Age and Legal Name (Birth Certificate, Passport, other legal documentation)
3. Proof of Residency (Copy of front page of lease or property papers or a current utility bill with correct address)
4. Custodial Documents or Orders for Protection, if applicable
5. Early Childhood screening (if screened outside of C-I Schools)
6. Special Education Only: Copy of your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

These items can be uploaded to the Requested Documents area during enrollment (pdf or jpg are fine). If you are unable to submit these items electronically, you may drop off, fax, email, or mail them to your enrolling school.

Early Childhood Screening (ECS) is required by the State of Minnesota for all children prior to kindergarten entrance. 

Watch a video from MDE on Early Childhood Screening, and schedule a free screening appointment.

If your child was already screened through Cambridge-Isanti Schools, we have their information on file. If your child was screened in another district, contact that district and have them fax, email, or mail your child's screening results to the school your child will be attending. For additional information, call 763-691-6691 or email earlychildhood@c-ischools.org.

Parents/guardians are invited to attend one of our Kindergarten Information Nights in January to learn more about our Kindergarten options. Specific dates and times will be posted in December.

• Isanti Primary School:  January 16, 2024; 6-6:30pm
• Cambridge Primary School:  January 16, 2024; 6-6:30pm
• Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School:  January 8, 2024; 6-6:30pm
• Cambridge-Isanti Schools Online (CIO): January 18, 2024; 6-6:30pm (virtual)

• Literacy and language development
• Math, numbers, shapes
• Relationships and social & emotional learning
• Creative play, exercise, and large motor activities during recess
• Learning with specialists (art, media, music, phy ed)
• Science or social studies (active learning about the world around us)

All learning and activities are taught with our 5 character traits in mind. These strong core values will follow students throughout their time at Cambridge-Isanti Schools.

Respect   Responsibility   Compassion   Honesty   Self Discipline          

Enrolling your child in kindergarten is an exciting and important decision. This Minnesota Department of Education resource provides answers to common questions about enrolling in public kindergarten.

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We welcome all students to Cambridge-Isanti Schools, whether you live inside district borders or beyond! The enrollment process is the same, with one additional form. Transportation from outside district borders is the responsibility of the family.

The Minnesota Department of Education requires a Non-Resident/Open Enrollment form to be completed for any student who resides outside of the Cambridge-Isanti School district. To identify or verify your home school district, based on your street address, enter your address into the MN Pollfinder website.

If you are outside of C-I Schools borders, download and complete the Open Enrollment Form (this form is fillable if you download it to your computer). The completed form can be uploaded into the Requested Documents area (under Open Enrollment Doc) during enrollment, or you may drop off, fax, email, or mail it to your enrolling school.

Did you know we offer transportation for our open-enrolled students? Check out our Out-of-District Bus Stops document to see if there is a stop near you.

Sending your child to kindergarten on the bus for the first time is a pretty big deal! You can trust our friendly, safe drivers to care for and guide your child from their first step on the bus.

Students who reside more than one mile from their school of attendance and within the attendance boundary of the school they attend are eligible for school bus transportation to and from school.  Visit our transportation page for more information.

Cambridge-Isanti Schools offer four Kindergarten options: Cambridge Primary (CPS), Isanti Primary (IPS), Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School, and Cambridge-Isanti Online. Each of these schools offer exceptional programming for our youngest learners. 

Cambridge Primary and Isanti Primary

Cambridge Primary and Isanti Primary Schools offer excellent full-day kindergarten programs where students will benefit from a nurturing and high-standards approach to learning. Our strong curriculum is designed to inspire and support each young learner’s unique talents and gifts. We strive to provide innovative learning opportunities and use data to make informed decisions based on individual student needs.

Our classrooms reinforce the district's five character traits:  Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Self-Discipline, and Honesty, with the goal of maintaining a positive school climate for all students. Each of our schools have been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as exemplary schools for positive behavior interventions and supports.

For the CPS and IPS programs, your primary school of attendance is based on your home address. If you are unsure of your school of attendance, please contact our transportation department at 763-552-6287.

For more information regarding Cambridge Primary School, contact Principal Neil Schiller at 763-691-6500.

For more information regarding Isanti Primary School, contact Principal Shane Dordal at 763-691-8778.

Cambridge-Isanti STEAM

Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School is a K-5 school program, located within Isanti Intermediate School.

C-I STEAM School strives to incorporate STEAM topics into all core curriculum, as well as a variety of other areas. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Environment, Arts, and Mathematics. The school is a K-5 community focused on collaborative problem-solving and interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

Our program builds strong character in all students and has been recognized by the state of Minnesota for promising practices in character education. Like all schools in the district, we reinforce the district's five character traits: Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Self-Discipline, and Honesty.

There is no cost to send your child to the C-I STEAM School. Busing is available for all students located within the Cambridge-Isanti Schools boundary.

For more information regarding Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School , contact Principal Sara Edwards at 763-552-8800. 

Cambridge-Isanti Online

Cambridge-Isanti Online School is the district’s online option for kindergarten - grade 12. This is a flexible option for those families who desire to learn from home. Students are exposed to the same standards as in the buildings, as well as a nurturing environment with activities that build relationships among students and teachers.

Students have access to the same supports that are enjoyed within the buildings, including but not limited to special education services, interventions, and English Language Learner specialists.

There is no cost to send your child to the Cambridge-Isanti Online Program.

For more information regarding the Cambridge-Isanti Online Program, contact Coordinator Michelle Glasgow at 763-689-6218.