KindergartenSchool Registration

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Kindergarten/School Registration

• Registering Your Child for School

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Register Your Child for School

• Read the following pages and notice the words in
  bold-face (darkened words).
• Each school is different, but many have the same
  rules.
• Call or go to the school nearest you to find out
  the rules.
• If you do not have all the information needed, go
  to the school anyway to start registration.
• Dont let your child miss school.

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When to Register Your Child

• Register your child for Kindergarten or other
  grades before school starts.
• Schools usually starts the last week of August to
  the week after Labor Day.
• The child must be five years old before September
  1 of the school year.
• Each school has its own registration rules.
• Schools have similar requirements that need to be
  followed.

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Requirements (Rules)

• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Number
• Proof of Residency in the school district.
• Physical Examination (some schools)
• Proof of guardianship or custody (some schools)
• Immunization Records

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Birth Certificate

• The parent or guardian should have proof of the
  age of the child (five years old before September
  1). An official birth certificate is required
  not a hospital certificate.

Official Certificate
Hospital Certificate
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Social Security NumberSome Schools need this

• The child needs a social security number not the
  adult.
• If you child does not have a social security
  number, you can get one from the Social Security
  Office. For information
• Phone [phone]
• or
• Website Social Security Administration
  http//www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/

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Proof of Residency

• The parent or guardian must prove that they live
  in the area (district) of the school. To show
  that you live in the district you need
• Mortgage papers, lease agreement and a notarized
  District Affidavit if residing with relatives.
• Photo Identification State Driver's License or
  ID, Passport
• Phone Bill
• Utility Bill (gas, electric or water bill)

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Proof of Custody/Guardianship

• Some schools require that you show that the child
  is under your care. You may need one of the
  following
• Court Order
• Divorce Decree
• DCFS Legal State Placement Papers

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Immunizations Very, Very Important!!!

• Immunizations or shots are necessary to enter
  school. Most states require the following shots
• DTP (Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)Series of 4
  doses
• Polio (Trivalent, oral or inactivated) Series of
  3 doses
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)one dose on or
  after the first birthday
• Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b) per
  immunization schedule
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)one dose on or after the
  first birthday

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Immunizations Very, Very Important!!!

• If your child does not have the shots, you can
  get them for free or at low cost at clinics.
• To find a clinic near you, call your school or
  town.
• You can also find the information on the web by
  searching Google.

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Vocabulary
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Quiz For You

• Click below to improve your vocabulary.
• School Registration Quiz
• Remember to register your child for school.
  Dont let them miss learning it is their future!!

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