Procedures to register a new/returning student to wake county schools
Parents, Please call Linda Colhoun our Registrar and schedule an appointment to enroll your student. 919-694-0500 x 20016
Parents/Guardians will need to bring the following items to their enrollment sessions in order to expedite the enrollment process of their student.
1. Proof of Residence: Current gas, electric, or water bill (PO Boxes are not accepted) or a Mortgage/lease signed
within the last 45 days.
2. Original or certified copy of the student's Birth Certificate.
3.An unofficial transcript from the previous school.
4. A withdraw form from the previous school (if in mid-semester of the school year)
5. Immunization Records (if not on transcript)
6. State law requires every child entering a public school in N.C. for the first time to receive a health assessment. This
assessment must occur within 12 months prior to entering school. The medical provider, parent or guardian must
provide a completed health assessment form to the school on or before the child's first day of attendance.**
7. To be present for the enrollment session along with the student. (A stepparent, grandparent, family friend, etc
cannot enroll a student in school)
8. Any custody documents
9. If student currently has an IEP/ 504 plan/ Health Plan- bring a copy.
Students enrolling from a home school setting must meet the regular enrollment requirements for all students (see above), and, Home school parents must also provide the following documentation on behalf of their student(s):
**Parents whose children do not have a regular physician can get health assessments and immunizations through the Wake County Health Department. First-time appointments should call (919) 250-3947.
More information (including FULL enrollment packet) is provided on Wake County Public School Website HERE.
1. Proof of Residence: Current gas, electric, or water bill (PO Boxes are not accepted) or a Mortgage/lease signed
within the last 45 days.
2. Original or certified copy of the student's Birth Certificate.
3.An unofficial transcript from the previous school.
4. A withdraw form from the previous school (if in mid-semester of the school year)
5. Immunization Records (if not on transcript)
6. State law requires every child entering a public school in N.C. for the first time to receive a health assessment. This
assessment must occur within 12 months prior to entering school. The medical provider, parent or guardian must
provide a completed health assessment form to the school on or before the child's first day of attendance.**
7. To be present for the enrollment session along with the student. (A stepparent, grandparent, family friend, etc
cannot enroll a student in school)
8. Any custody documents
9. If student currently has an IEP/ 504 plan/ Health Plan- bring a copy.
Students enrolling from a home school setting must meet the regular enrollment requirements for all students (see above), and, Home school parents must also provide the following documentation on behalf of their student(s):
- Enrollment Guide (click here to download the form)
- Dates of Attendance- one sheet for each academic year (click here to download the form) a form listing names of courses with their books/materials used, total number of instructional hours, and dates of enrollment; one sheet per academic year (link form here)
- Materials Used- a form listing names of courses with their books/materials used, total number of instructional hours, and dates of enrollment; one sheet per academic year (click here to download the form)
- Curriculum- the title of each course completed followed by a written course description
- Home School Transcript
- Home School Name, Address and Phone/Fax/Email
- Parent Name(s), Address, Phone/Email
- Student Name, DOB
- Academic year with grade level, course names, semester/quarter grades, final grade, credit issued for each course, grading profile (ex. A=90-100, etc) and parent signature (signifying an official transcript)
- Standardized test scores from each academic year from a nationally normed test [Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), California Achievement Test (CAT), Stanford Achievement Test (Stanford), etc)]
**Parents whose children do not have a regular physician can get health assessments and immunizations through the Wake County Health Department. First-time appointments should call (919) 250-3947.
More information (including FULL enrollment packet) is provided on Wake County Public School Website HERE.
