Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education Conducts '2022 Elementary School Enrollment Preliminary Gathering'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education will conduct the '2022 Elementary School Enrollment Preliminary Assembly' in two phases on January 5-6 next year, using both in-person and remote methods.

According to the Office of Education on the 28th, a total of 153 schools (1 national, 149 public, 3 private) in the district will hold the '2022 Elementary School Preliminary Assembly.'

The eligible children for enrollment include those born in 2015, children born in 2016 who applied for early admission, and children who deferred enrollment last year, totaling about 13,529.

Children eligible for elementary school enrollment and their guardians can visit the elementary school they plan to attend in person to participate in the preliminary assembly.

If the children and guardians prefer a remote method to prevent COVID-19, they can participate in the preliminary assembly by following the procedures set by the school (registered mail, fax, email, school submission box, etc.).

The documents required for the preliminary assembly include the enrollment notification, proof of attendance at kindergarten or daycare center (for remote participation, documents verifying the child's location), and other documents requested by each school.

Children and guardians wishing to participate remotely should submit the proof of attendance issued in advance by the kindergarten or daycare center during the preliminary assembly period using the remote method designated by the school.

If a child eligible for enrollment fails to attend the preliminary assembly without a valid reason, the school will proceed with procedures such as phone contact, home visits, or school visit requests to confirm the child's whereabouts and safety.

If the child's whereabouts and safety cannot be confirmed, the school must request an investigation from the local police station to locate the child.

Administrative Budget Officer An An-soon of the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education said, "The schedule and participation methods for the preliminary assembly may vary or be adjusted by each school depending on the number of enrollees and the COVID-19 social distancing level," and added, "We ask that children eligible for enrollment and their guardians contact the school by phone or check the school's website notices and guidance before participating in the preliminary assembly."

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