school enrollment question

[DreamSpell333]

For all you parents who have children in public schools..

When we move to NH we are planning on enrolling Hannah is kindergarden. I was
told that she is eligible since her birthday is before the cut off date. (end of september)
Does that mean that she would be eligible even if we enrolled her say the end of october/beginning of november?

We need proof of residence,and since we dont have a apt there yet, Im just hoping she'll still be able to go. She is really looking forward to it. (so am I!! lol )

Thanks in advance! :D

[Shanti]

For all you parents who have children in public schools..

When we move to NH we are planning on enrolling Hannah is kindergarden. I was
told that she is eligible since her birthday is before the cut off date. (end of september)
Does that mean that she would be eligible even if we enrolled her say the end of october/beginning of november?

We need proof of residence,and since we dont have a apt there yet, Im just hoping she'll still be able to go. She is really looking forward to it. (so am I!! lol )

Thanks in advance! :D
Enrollment because of moving usually has no cut off. You cant enroll till you move and that is realized usually.

[ladyalpha]

I have never had any problems with enrolling my children during the school year like that. Nor did I ever have any problems as a child and moving around a lot with getting in after school had already started. As a teenager I moved out for awhile and then came back to my mother's home. I stayed home for two weeks before going down to the school and enrolling, no one said a word about where was I during those two weeks.

They should be able to do any beginning of the year tests on her to find out what knowledge she has already (if the school does that there) and put her in the appropriate class without any hassle.

When you move though if you want to put her in as soon as you get there, you can use the temp. address that you will have and then change the address when you move into a perm. place. The only problem with that is school districts which can be a real pain. You could be in a great district and move and find yourself in one that isn't so good. Or vice versa. And could be yet another adjustment for her to make in a short time.
Just another idea.

[DreamSpell333]

I have never had any problems with enrolling my children during the school year like that. Nor did I ever have any problems as a child and moving around a lot with getting in after school had already started. As a teenager I moved out for awhile and then came back to my mother's home. I stayed home for two weeks before going down to the school and enrolling, no one said a word about where was I during those two weeks.

They should be able to do any beginning of the year tests on her to find out what knowledge she has already (if the school does that there) and put her in the appropriate class without any hassle.

When you move though if you want to put her in as soon as you get there, you can use the temp. address that you will have and then change the address when you move into a perm. place. The only problem with that is school districts which can be a real pain. You could be in a great district and move and find yourself in one that isn't so good. Or vice versa. And could be yet another adjustment for her to make in a short time.
Just another idea.


Well were moving back to my home town. I went to the school she will be going to. They want proof of residency, like a bill. I have to figure out what I will have. I thought maybe when we move. a few days before I'll forward my address and use the post office welcome packet they send. If they'll accept that s proof.
Were hoping to stay in the same town once we find our own place.

Thanks for the info. :) :hugz:

[ladyalpha]

Have you thought of contacting the school before you move or once you move to find out if they will accept something like that? Then you would know more of where you stand and ease any worries that you have on that issue. And it could save you a lot of time waiting until you get into a place of your own and waiting for the first bill or something from a ulility company stating that you really do live there.
I'm sure they must have some kind of system set up for those that move into the community without making children miss out on going to school. Especially with so many people moving so often now days.

I understand their reason for wanting something with your address on it though. A lot of times people will lie about their residence in order to get their children into a good school. It causes over crowding in the schools and higher student/teacher ratio. But, it is sad that parents have to go to such trouble to get their children a good education..that ends up causing issues in itself. So now schools are requiring proof that the families really do live in their district.

Good luck, I hope your able to get her in with ease and hopefully without having to wait for a month or two after the start date. I'm sure with her excitement to start it would be hard for her to wait.

[Brónach Druid]

We moved late in the school year and had no problems with school registration. I am sure they will take her. Normally when they ask for proof of address they want a bill like from the power company. I would call the school and ask them what they will accept. Also, check to see what there vaccine requirements are...they do vary from state to state. When we moved we had to quick rush the kids in for a tb test, which was required here but not in our home state. Best of luck with your move!

[ladyalpha]

Oh I completely forgot to think of vaccines. It is a shame that all states aren't the same, it would save so much hassle. I remember when we moved to California from the south, all five of us kids (cousins, brother and myself) were missing shots.
I can only imagine how much stress it must have been to the adults to get us rushed in to get them and get us into school. And I can say it sucked as a kid. lol I hate shots to this day. lol

[DreamSpell333]

We moved late in the school year and had no problems with school registration. I am sure they will take her. Normally when they ask for proof of address they want a bill like from the power company. I would call the school and ask them what they will accept. Also, check to see what there vaccine requirements are...they do vary from state to state. When we moved we had to quick rush the kids in for a tb test, which was required here but not in our home state. Best of luck with your move!

I scheduled a well child visit for her the end of august. I explained to them that we are moving and she needs a physical/check up for school. I know they did want vaccine records,and proof of residence/drivers license.
I will call and ask monday what we need for proof and ask if we can enroll her in october where we are moving there.

thanks :)

[Chesna]

I have never heard of a school requiring proof of residency..even when we registered Ellie forKindergarten..we only needed her early childhood screening, copy of a birth certificate, shots and an enrollment form. Weird....but like all have suggested....call ahead to see what they will take for proof. Good Luck!

Chesna

[Willow Rosette]

I inrolled Toria in kindrergarden in January (I dont know why it is so early) but not only did they want by drivers license, which has a different address on it, but ALL of my utility bills. Phone, electric, and something else. I also had to get a proof of residency signed by my land lord. It was a big pain so I would call and ask for everything they need.

[LacyRoze]

When we move to NH we are planning on enrolling Hannah is kindergarden. I was
told that she is eligible since her birthday is before the cut off date. (end of september)
Does that mean that she would be eligible even if we enrolled her say the end of october/beginning of november?

We need proof of residence,and since we dont have a apt there yet, Im just hoping she'll still be able to go. She is really looking forward to it. (so am I!! lol )

Thanks in advance! :D

The cut off date usually means that the child will be of a certain age before that date, in this case that appears to be the end of Sept. There should be no problem at all enrolling her at the end of Oct/Nov.

[DreamSpell333]

The cut off date usually means that the child will be of a certain age before that date, in this case that appears to be the end of Sept. There should be no problem at all enrolling her at the end of Oct/Nov.



Thanks lacy :) thats what i thought it meant, but wasnt sure.

If we stayed here... they start the end of august so she wouldnt be eligle until NEXT year. Really glad were moving..