New Student Requirements

In order to enroll your child, the following must be provided prior to enrollment:

 

1.  Tennessee Certificate of Immunization (TN Green Card, obtainable from local Health Dept. 331 West Main St. (423) 586-6431.

 

2.  Proof of legal guardian's address

Accepted Forms of Proof of Residency

In order to verify residency within the attendance zone of the requested school, two current documents as listed below and dated with the past 30 days, must be provided showing the parent/guardian’s name and address. Past due bills or Post Office box numbers are not acceptable for verification of residence.
 

REQUIRED:  One (1) item from the list below

One (1) proof that reflects current physical residence		 

REQUIRED:  One (1) item from the list below:

Matches Parent Guardian Name & Address of item in

Column 1

 

*Property Tax Records or Deeds with Parent Guardian Name and Current Address on the document

  • Property Tax receipt– Within last year
  • Property Deed
  • Homeowners Insurance Policy  - Within last year
  • Mortgage Statement – Within last 30 Days

 

 

 

 

*Apartment or House Lease with Parent Guardian Name and Current Address on the document

  • Apartment or house rent receipt – Within last 30 days
  • Apartment or house lease renters’ insurance policy – Within last year
  • Housing agreement- Written agreement between a tenant and landlord that gives the tenant the right to occupy the property in exchange for paying a pre-determined rental amount to the landlord for an agreed-upon amount of time. Dated and signed by the landlord and tenant.
NOTE:  All dollar amounts are to be concealed

*Utility Bills or Utility Deposit Receipts

     Water, Gas, Telephone, Electric, Cable – Within last 30 Days

 

*Latest Filing of Income Tax Records from IRS to the Parent/Guardian

     Copy of check/correspondence from IRS

 

*Other Official Proofs

     Current check or correspondence from the Social

     Security Office, Department of Human Resources

     (DHR), Food Stamp Office or Temporary Assistance

     to Needy Families (TANF) within last 30 Days

 

*Current Bank Records

     Checking/Savings/Loan Statement

     Investment Certificate within last 30 Days

 

*Employment Records

     Current Company Check within last 30 Days OR Verification from Employer ( Dated and signed by the employer of the company on company letterhead.)


 

3.  Proof of birth - one of the following forms:

  • Birth Certificate issued by a government
  • Passport issued by any nation
  • Immigration Document
  • Decree of adoption or other records issued by a court
  • Other official documentation showing date of birth and parent names

Requested if available: Social Security Card


4.  Any legal, medical, and/or special services documents concerning the welfare of the student which the school may need to better serve your child

 

5.  Withdrawal papers from your previous school (showing all debts paid, books returned, grades, absences, discipline, test scores, etc. These papers must be submitted if a student is transferring during the school year from another school.)

 

The legal guardian must register the student in person during a meeting with the principal and guidance counselor. All registration papers must be signed and dated by the legal guardian. In case of DCS custody, the child's case worker must be present at registration. Registration of the child must be accompanied by court documents in the case of any disputes of custody between any parties.
**Please be aware that in accordance with TN state law 1200-14-1-.29 no person shall be permitted to attend ...grades kindergarten through twelve of any public, private, or church related school until proof of adequate immunization against...This includes 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella for grades K-12 and Hepatitis B for students entering the 7th & 8th grades.
As afforded under TN state law, if any person misrepresents his or her residence or address and the child is found to reside out of zone, the guardian shall be liable to reimburse the school system for the expenses of educating his or her child(ren).

 

Guidance Fax: (423) 585-3845