AGE REQUIREMENTS:

Preschool: Must be 4 years old on or before September 1st
Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old on or before September 1st
Grade One: Must be 6 years old on or before September 1st

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Students entering a Florida School for the first time must have the following:

Verification of Legal Name, Age and Guardianship:

Student Birth Certificate
Custodial Parent/Guardian ID
Court Custody Documentation, if applicable (this includes divorce decrees, Foster Care documentation, etc.)

Verification of Residence/Domicile in Lake County per School Board Policy 5.122 requires both:

Current lease or rental agreement (additional documentation could be requested), OR Bill of sale or deed for house with current physical address, OR
Homestead Exemption receipt with current physical address.
Utility deposit receipt OR current utility bill with current physical address.

Verification of Immunization and Physical Exam:

Proof of immunizations on a FL 680 form, which can be obtained at the Department of Health in Lake County or through your private physician. (see below)
Proof of physical examination by a U.S. doctor within a year of enrollment (first day of entry at school).

Verification of Academic History Transcript:

Withdrawal Form from previous school
Last report card
Transcript

Verification of Special Program Information (if applicable):

Current IEP
Current EP
Current 504 plan
ESOL/ELL

Temporary Documentation Exemption: Students who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, have a right to immediate enrollment under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 11435. A completed Student Residency Questionnaire is needed to determine eligibility.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

It is critically important that you begin to prepare for these requirements, first to protect your child(ren) and second, TO AVOID ANY EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL DUE TO INCOMPLETE IMMUNIZATIONS. Each student must have a certificate of immunization (month/day/year) against communicable diseases or a valid certificate of medical or religious exemption.

Immunizations must include those required by Florida Statutes, which includes the Hepatitis B Series as referenced by the following link: Florida Health School Immunization Requirements

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