Only a parent or legal guardian can register/enroll a student in Houston County.
In Houston County, the Houston County Board of Education is responsible for operating the public schools. As of the 2010-11 school year, the Houston County Board of Education had 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools, four high schools and a career/technology center. Houston County public schools had an enrollment of 22,975 students in 2010-11. There are state and local requirements for enrollment in all schools in Georgia, which apply to schools in Houston County. Parents or guardians registering their children must provide certain documentation and enroll their child in the proper school zone.
Instructions
1. Ensure you have all the documentation required to enroll in a Houston County school. A birth certificate, certificate of immunization (Georgia Form 3231), ear, eye and dental screening (Georgia Form 3300), proof of residency in Houston County, Social Security Card or waiver and guardianship or custody orders, must also be provided at registration. Any medical information that could impact a student's education must also be submitted.
2. Ensure your child has all the necessary vaccinations. Out-of-state students and new students must submit Georgia Form 3231 at the time of registration. Inoculations for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccine), Varicella and Hepatitis B must have started at the time of registration. Vaccination for Hepatitis B must be completed within 30 days of registration. Transfer students from a school within the state have up to 30 days after registration for their records to be sent to the school.
3. Find the schools where your child is eligible to enroll. Where a student can enroll depends on where he lives in Houston County. Parents or guardians can determine which school their child is eligible to attend by visiting the Houston County Schools WebQuery website. To search for eligible schools, enter your address and the child's grade in the upcoming school year.
4. Register your child during the first week of March. For example, if enrolling a student for the 2012-13 school year beginning in September, 2012, a student should be registered during early March, 2012. Registration should be completed at the school the student will attend. All documents needed for enrollment should be presented by the student's parent or guardian. After registration, applicants are entered into computer system for lottery drawing and will be notified by April if they have been accepted or if they have been put on a waiting list.
5. Provide permanent academic and attendance records from any previous school(s) the child has attended within 30 days of enrollment. The school will request these records from previous schools and records will be sent to the parents or guardians of the student. A student's placement is temporary until these records are sent to the school.
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