Kindergarten Registration Policies

• Written proof of age must be submitted with application.
  • Acceptable proof of age
  • Official birth certificate; baptismal certificate; a passport of a foreign born student, Other documentary evidence (adoption papers, court placement records, hospital records, institutional home records, social service agency records or alien number, I-94 number.
• Up-to-date Immunization Records.

•  Any 6-year-old child, who did not attend kindergarten, may attend kindergarten instead of 1^st grade, at the written request of the parent(s).

• For 1^st grade, children must reach the compulsory school age of six on or before September 1.

Parent/Legal Guardianship Identification (One of the following is required):

• Current Drivers License/ Non-Drivers license.
• Valid Federal, State or Municipal employment photo identification.
• Passport

Residency (Two of the following is required):

• The child must be registered in the neighborhood school even if the child will not attend the neighborhood school due to special needs, disability, transfer, or extenuating circumstances.
• The child must live in the same neighborhood as the school where they apply.
• Written proof of residency must accompany the application.
• Acceptable proof of residency
  •  Current utility bill (PECO, PGW, water), current voter's registration, original rental agreement/ leases (Must be typed, signed by all parties and notarized), deed, residency affidavit signed by homeowner/tenant or landlord and notarized, current credit card bill, property tax bill, vehicle registration, driver's license and DOT identification card.

Students Living with a Resident Adult other than a Parent (Parental Delegation)

•  A child living with a district resident, who is supporting the child without personal compensation (gratis), the child may attend public school of that resident's school area.  The school shall require the resident to file only one of the following:

• Completed Residency Affidavit form (S-483, Rev. 2/11)
• Appropriate legal documentation to show dependency or guardianship, may include the order.