Enrollment and Immunization Requirements
The Cobb County School District shall admit into its schools any
individual between the ages of five (5), by September 1, and seventeen
(17), who resides with an adult, whether a parent or guardian, within
the Cobb County School District (Administrative Rule JF).
To help ensure that the enrollment process for your child goes as
smoothly as possible, please read carefully the following guidelines:
What School Will My Child Attend?
You can easily find out what schools serve your home or potential home
by using our convenient online
Bus Route Finder. Just enter your complete street address to
determine the correct elementary, middle and high school. If you have
further questions or need more clarification, call the Cobb County
School District Transportation Office at (678) 594-8000.
Questions About Cobb Pre-K Program
Information about pre-kindergarten programs offered in Cobb County
can be found
here.
Enrolling your child in Kindergarten?
Georgia law requires that kindergarten students be five years old on or
before Sept. 1 and first grade students be six years old on or before
Sept. 1 to be registered.
What Will The School Need To Enroll My
Child?
Georgia law 20-2-690.1, requires any person, whether or not a parent
or legal guardian, who has, “control or charge of any child between
their sixth and sixteenth birthdays,” to enroll and send the child to a
public school, private school, or home study program.
The following is a brief summary of documentation needed by any
parent/legal guardian (granted through the court system), or non-parent
seeking to enroll a student in the Cobb County School District
(District). If the person enrolling the student is not the student’s
parent/legal guardian, the school will require the enrolling person to
fully complete
Form JF-11
(Non-Parental Affidavit), as implemented by the State July 1, 2007, to
be considered by the principal for approval.
There are FIVE (5) main documents required of
ALL students prior to being enrolled in the District. To help ensure that the enrollment
process for your child goes as smoothly as possible, please refer to the
following items:
1. CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION as required by Georgia Law 20-2-771:
- Georgia Form 3231 for all kindergarten and sixth grade students,
all students new to Georgia and students coming from any private
school must have the form signed by a licensed health-care provider
or the county health department. To be enrolled in the District, ALL
certificates of immunization must be marked “Complete for
Attendance” OR have a future expiration date. Expired certificates will not be
accepted for enrollment.
- Recommended Immunization Schedule
- State of Georgia Immunization requirements
- Form JLC-4 (Waiver of Immunization Requirements Due to
Conflict of Religious Beliefs)
- Medical Waivers/Exemptions are a part of Georgia Form 3231 and are reviewed annually.
2. HEARING, DENTAL AND VISION
SCREENING CERTIFICATE
as required by Georgia Law 20-2-770 (Georgia Form 3300) for all
kindergarten and new first grade students, all students new to
Georgia and any child enrolling from a private school dated
within 12 months prior to the day of enrollment. However, if a
student is enrolling from another Georgia public school, a
completed 3300 Form will be accepted by any District school.
3. PROOF OF BIRTH DATE
for students enrolling in kindergarten (the age of five by Sept.
1) or first grade (the age of six by Sept 1), students new to
Georgia or coming from a private school. The school will accept
evidence in the order set forth below that show the student’s
date of birth. Refer to Section B of
Administrative Rule JF (Admissions/Withdrawals) for
additional entrance age requirements.
- Birth Certificate
- Military ID
- Driver’s License
- Passport
- Adoption Record
- A religious record authorized by a religious official
- An official school transcript
- Affidavit of age
4. PROOF OF RESIDENCY:
Residency as defined by the Georgia Board of Education rule
160-5-1-.28 shall mean the place where the student lives with a
parent, guardian, or other person, (refer to
Form JF-11) unless the student is an emancipated minor. The
student must be an occupant of a dwelling located within the
school system boundaries. Proof of residence in the attendance
zone in which the school is located shall be required when a
student enrolls in a school and whenever a change of residence
occurs, unless the student is homeless. Individuals not legally
admitted into the country cannot be denied a free public
education.
Any Two items from the
list below are required by the person(s) enrolling a child in
the District.
- home
ownership title
- lease or
rental agreement
- current
utility monthly statement
- current
Georgia driver's license
- Georgia
identification card
- current bank,
credit union, or other financial institution documentation
- mail
delivered by the United States Postal Service
- employer
documentation
- a Cobb County
property tax statement
- voter
registration documentation from Cobb County
- a current
motor vehicle registration (tag receipt)
-
Form JF-2 (Statement of Legal Residence).
5. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
According to Georgia Law 20-2-150d; An official copy of
the student’s Social Security card/number is required for
enrollment. However, no student may be denied enrollment for
failing to provide his/her Social Security number. Any
parent/legal guardian who objects to the incorporation of the
Social Security number into the child’s school records may have
the requirement waived by signing a statement objecting to the
requirement
Form JF-4 (Statement of Objection to the Use of Social
Security Number for Student Identification). However, a Social
Security Number will be required by the State for a student
applying for the HOPE scholarship.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED RULES:
- Homeless
children (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act)
Any parent/guardian who may be living in a homeless situation
should complete
Form JFABD-1 (Student Residency Statement) and contact the
Homeless Education Program at 678-503-0173 for
information/interview.
-
International Students (International Welcome Center) All
International Students, grades 6-12, who are planning to
enroll in Cobb County School District should contact the IWC
at 770-819-2383 for language testing and/or review of
transcripts/records for appropriate placement. Elementary
International Students are processed at their local schools.
- Choice
Receiving Schools (NCLB): Regulations for these transfer
students are dictated by Federal guidelines and are different
than District rules.
OTHER DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT
6. A valid transcript and a
withdrawal form
from the student’s previous school is essential for
appropriate academic placement. Parents who can not provide a
valid transcript and a withdrawal form from the previous school
must fill out
Form JF-12b (Authorization to Release Records) to enroll their
student on a conditional basis. Any student who is enrolling in
the District
for the first time in grades seven or higher must provide
a discipline record from the school previously attended in order
to be granted full admission status. Refer to
Form JF-9 (Disclosures Required for Conditional Admission).
Form JF-9 must be completed at the time of enrollment.
7. For those students enrolling in
the Special Education Program, the parent/guardian
may provide a copy of the student’s latest IEP.
8. Custodial Documents:
The District may request proof of custody in situations
involving multiple adults claiming control of the same student.
A complete explanation of enrollment requirements and
documentation may be found in District Administrative
Rule JF (Admissions/Withdrawals).
Additional Information:
The School May Also:
• request proof of custody or custody documentation; or
• suggest that the adult with whom the student lives obtain
legal guardianship.
• request proof of age and name verification; and
• other information the school deems necessary for proper
placement.
Provide the names and phone numbers of persons who
may pick up your child if you
cannot be reached, and the name and phone number of your
child's doctor. See
CCSD Administrative Rule JF (Admissions/Withdrawals) for
additional details on Admissions.
TIPS: To expedite enrollment and
placement for transfer students:
• Form JF-7: "Student Enrollment
Checklist" is available for your convenience.
(Click
here to download Form JF-7)
• Parents/guardians should complete
Form JF-5: “Student Enrollment Form” and bring it
with them to the school at the time of
enrollment. (Click
here to download Form JF-5)
• Parents/guardians should bring
progress reports, most recent report card, test information,
and any information on special services your
child may have received.
No habla inglés? Necesita ayuda?
Si los padres/tutores no hablan inglés y necesitan ayuda con el
proceso de matriculación de sus hijos en la escuela pueden llamar al
Centro Internacional de Bienvenida al (770) 819-2383.
Note: Non-English speaking families in need of
assistance with registration in the ESOL Program may call the
International Welcome Center at (770) 819-2383.
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