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8117. The GRASP (OST) program at the elementary school will be available on the first day of school. • Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade • The District offers all-day, every day kindergarten classes. Children may enter kindergarten if they are 5 years of age on or before September 1 of the year in which they are to enter school. The District offers a junior kindergarten program each day from 12:30PM - 3:23PM for students that are eligible to attend kindergarten, but are not quite ready for kindergarten. Students enrolling in first grade must be 6 years of age on or before September 1 of that school year. • Non-Resident Enrollment • For out-of-district students, applications to open enroll may be accepted throughout the school year. Applications are available from any school district administrative office. All open enrollment requests and related questions should be referred to school superintendent, Joe Schwan, at (605) 397-2351. • 2013-2014 School Hours • Groton Area Elementary 8:15AM Arrival Time (Supervision) 8:25AM - 3:23PM Classes in Session • Groton Area MS/HS 8:25 AM First Bell • 8:30AM - 3:30PM Classes in Session • Athletic Physicals • In accordance with SDHSAA regulations and District policy, each student (grades 7-12) who intends to participate in athletic competition is required to have an athletic physical prior to participation, including practice. • 1st practice for HS boys' golf Monday, August 12 • 1st practice for HS soccer Monday, August 12 • 1st practice for HS football Thursday, August 15
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