Procedures for Registering a Child

Note:  Child must be five on or before August 31 for entry into Kindergarten.
 

1. Birth Certificate (Official State Document, not Hospital Birth Record)
   • State Certificate of Live Birth
   • Original preferred, good copy accepted
   • Missing Birth Certificate
     (Vital Statistics 302-283-7130)
2. Medical Records
   • Immunizations and dates documented by a licenses healthcare provider.  (Immunizations Hotline
     1-800-282-8672)
   • 5 or more doses of DtaP, DTP or DT vaccine (unless the 4th dose was given after the 4th birthday)
   • 4 doses of IPV or OPV (unless 3rd dose was given after the 4th birthday)
   • 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (first dose after the age of 12 months, second dose after the 4th birthday)
   • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
   • 2 doses of Varicella vaccine (starting 2008-2009) or written documentation of disease from health care provider in lieu of vaccine
   • Physical Exam:  Current, within the past two years
   • Tuberculosis:  Results of Mantoux TB Skin Test completed within the past 12 months or risk of assessment as recommended by the Delaware Department of Public Health
   • Children who enter Preschool and/or Kindergarten, or at age 5 shall be required to provide documentation of lead screening
3. Custody or Guardianship (if applicable)
   • Original State of Delaware Family Court documents only
   • Social Service Placement Letter (original)
   • Relative Caregiver Authorization (contact Education Options 552-2618)
4. Proof of Residence (dated within 60 days and must have parent/guardian name and address on the bill)
   • Recent Electric Bill (service location must match mailing address)
   • Signed and dated lease or signed and dated Settlement Statement
   • State of Delaware "Verification of Residence" Form
   • Notarized Christina School District "Residence Verification" will be necessary if the proof of residence is not in the name of the parent/guardian
5. School Records
   • Report Card from previous school
   • Transcripts for students in Grades 9-12
6. Picture ID of parent/guardian

* When registering students within the Christina School District, school secretaries must call between buildings to request birth certificate and immunization records from the previous school.  (Immunizations must be approved by nurse before registration.)  Parents need not provide these documents again.
 

Forms & Information

• NOTE: Parents may register a child at any of our schools
• Registration Procedures:  [English] [Spanish]
• Health Requirements for School Entry:  Kindergarten
• Residence Verification Form:  [English] [Spanish]
• Student Registration Form:  [English] [Spanish]
• Child Care Transportation Forms
  • 2011-2012 [English] [Spanish]
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