Georgia law requires that children must be five years old by September 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten and to enroll in first grade, children must be six years old by September 1.
You must bring the following documents to register:
Ear, Eye and Dental Screening
No child entering a Georgia school for the first time shall be admitted unless the child has a certificate of eye, ear and dental screening. This Georgia Department of Human Resources certificate (Form 3300) must be signed by the Health Department or a licensed Georgia physician.
Immunization certificate
Georgia requires students to be immunized against measles, mumps, polio, rubella, whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza, and varicella. Immunization information must be on the proper Georgia Department of Human Resources form; these are available through the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness or local physicians (Form 3231)
Birth Certificate
Must be government issued--hospital certificates are not acceptable. Birth certificates for children born in Georgia may be requested from:
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Vital Records
2600 Skyland Drive, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30319-3640
phone: 404-679-4701
fax: 404-524-4278
Proof of Residency
Per Board Policy JBC, "School Admissions, " two documents indicating residence in the attendance area must be provided for all students*.
Appropriate records for verification of residency must include any two of the following:
- Copy of home mortgage payment book
- Current utility bill (gas, electric, or water)
- Apartment lease showing name of legal guardian
- Homeowner's insurance registration/card
- Current Paycheck stub
- Current Bank statement
- Copy of sales contract
- Receipt to have utilities connected
Affidavit of Residence
A notarized Affidavit of Residence form must be submitted. This form is required prior to enrolling a student and also is required every school year for all students.
Social Security Number
Social security card or sign waiver at the school not to use SS#. Applications for social security numbers are also available in local schools. Migrant number is acceptable.
Academic Records
If possible, please bring most recent report card, withdrawal form from previous school and/or transcripts. These are essential for proper placement of students.
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