Pittsfield Elementary School

HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD IF I AM MOVING TO THE PITTSFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT?

STEP #1: Make a visit or make an appointment to the school and bring with you the following required documents:

· Copy of immunization record showing all immunization dates

· Physical examination (Elementary School only – a physical examination can be accepted if it is not over one year old)

· Copy of birth certificate and any legal documentation of any subsequent name change

· Proof of residence – Copy of tax bill or rental contract is acceptable. If living with another family, a letter from the person with whom you are living along with his/her tax bill or rental contract.

· When parents are separated or divorced, a copy of custody documentation and/or parenting plan

Also helpful, but not required:

· Copy of transcript or most recent report card

· Copy of Individual Education Program (I.E.P.)

· Copy of Section 504 Accommodation Plan

· Copy of checkout form from previous school with current grades

STEP #2: Complete the following paperwork:

· Registration Form

· Home Language Survey

· Health Information Form

· Non Prescription Medicine Form

· Emergency Information

· Telecommunication Release and Authorization Form

· Permission to Release Records

· Disclosure of Directory Information Form

STEP #3: Participate in a meeting with:

· Elementary school: Principal

· Middle school: Guidance Counselor

· High school: Guidance Director

STEP #4: Complete the following paperwork:

· Family/Student Handbook Receipt

· Free and reduced lunch form (even if you think you are not eligible)

· Vehicle Registration Form (HS only)

· School/Family Compact (ES only)

· Kindergarten Information Forms (ES and K only)

STEP #5: If your child is student who has an Individual Education Program or Section 504

Accommodation Plan, a meeting will be scheduled within 30 days of your child starting school.