A parent or guardian must accompany the student for registration and have proper identification.  Parents or guardians must reside in Clayton County in order for their children to attend Clayton County Schools.

When moving from one school attendance area to another, you must withdraw your child from the former school prior to enrolling them at the new school.  The following items must be presented at the time of enrollment:

Student Enrollment Questionnaire

Student Information Forms (All Students)
 

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Verification of Residency (All Students)

Two official documents indicating residence in the attendance area must be provided.  The following is a representative sample of documents that may be requested for verification of residency:

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A copy of home mortgage payment book

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A copy of a residence sales contract

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A current utility bill ( i.e., gas bill, water bill, power bill, etc. )

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A copy of a house, condo or apartment lease or rental agreement

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A receipt to have utilities connected

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An affidavit of residency from permanent resident with two of the documents above

The two additional documents should bear the name of the person signing as the permanent resident of the dwelling or apartment. This verifies a Clayton County residence address for the dwelling or apartment and should provide documentation that the residence is in the school attendance area.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act defines homeless children and youth as those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. As an addition to other conditions defining homelessness within the federal legislation, families living with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reason are now considered part of this population. Under this provision, Congress requires State and local educational agencies to ensure that such individuals are provided with equal access to an education as other children and youth.

Should you have any questions concerning specific rights under this provision, and would like details concerning what families experiencing homelessness need to know, please contact a Clayton County Public Schools Homeless Liaison at 404-362-3810.

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Emergency Phone Numbers

Parents should come prepared to provide the school with the following phone numbers: residence, work numbers, and local emergency contact (Pager numbers and cell phone numbers are accepted, but not preferred as they may be temporary or not engaged at the time of an emergency.)

Proof of Birth (All Students)

A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate or other legal document showing birth date and names of biological parents is required for enrollment for students in all grades.

If your child does not have a certified birth certificate and was born in Clayton County, one may be obtained from the Clayton Probate Court, Annex 3, 121 South McDonough Street in Jonesboro.  Cost is $10.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for additional copies and is cash only.  Certified birth certificates may be obtained for all persons born in Georgia from:

The Georgia Department of Vital Records
2600 Skyland Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
Phone: 404-679-4701.

If your child was born in another state, you may obtain a certified birth certificate from the courthouse in the county in which he/she was born.  Charges vary from state to state.

Kindergarten and first grade students entering public school for the first time must be age five on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten, and must be age six on or before September 1 to enter first grade.
Click Here to See County Policy about School Entrance Age - (Policy JBB)

The only two exceptions are:

Students who were legally enrolled in a public kindergarten or first grade, or a kindergarten or first grade accredited by a state or regional association. Students who are age five by December 31 and who were legal residents of one or more other states for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to this state may enroll in Kindergarten.

Students who were legally enrolled in a public kindergarten or first grade, or a kindergarten or first grade accredited by a state or regional association. Students who are age six by December 31 and who were legal residents of one or more other states for a period of two (2) years immediately prior to this state may enroll in first grade.

High School students who have not attained the age of 21 by September 1 or received high school diplomas of the equivalent are eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs, provided they have not dropped out of school for a period of one semester or more. Special education students are eligible for enrollment through age 21.

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The Student's Social Security Card (All Students)

Parents are requested to provide an official copy of the child’s social security number to the proper school authorities. Parents or guardians who object to submitting a social security number or application may receive a waiver by signing a statement objecting to this requirement.
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Verification of Guardianship (If appropriate and necessary)

Appropriate records for verification of guardianship are as follows:

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A divorce decree granting joint physical custody or sole custody to a Clayton County resident

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An amendment to the divorce decree by the court granting the divorce

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A temporary order for placement through probate court

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Placement documents issued through juvenile court and/or DFACS

When parents have never been married, the birth mother is the legal guardian and is verified by the certified birth certificate. Fathers of children born out of wedlock must provide verification of legitimacy and custody obtained through Superior Court. Those who are not birth parents, i.e., aunts, grandparents, family friends, etc, should go to Probate Court to start the guardianship process
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Clayton County Superior Court Harold R. Banke Justice Center 9151 Tara Boulevard Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-477-3405 www.co.clayton.ga.us

Clayton County Probate Court 121 South Mc Donough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 404-477-3299

Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231) or an Equivalent
(All Students Entering Georgia and All Students Transferring from Other Georgia Schools)

DHR Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 is required all students entering Georgia Public Schools for the first time. Students entering grades six through ten must provide a supplemental form showing proof of immunity to chicken pox and a second MMR.  Students born on or after January 1, 1985 must also show proof of vaccination for Hepatitis B.

Out-of-state and day care forms are not acceptable.  Records may be transferred to Georgia forms at local health departments or at your private physician’s office.  Click here for a listing of Clayton County Health Centers. 

For immunizations and/or hearing, vision and dental screenings needed for the new school year, the Clayton County Board of Health will have extended business hours Monday, July 31 through Friday, August 11. During these dates ONLY, the facility will be open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please call 678.610.7199 x6521 for more information about school immunizations and/or hearing, vision and dental screenings.

Georgia Eye, Ear, and Dental Certificate (Form 3300)
(All Students Entering Georgia Schools for the First Time)
This can be obtained from a Georgia County Health Department or private physician, and dentist.  Click here for a listing of Clayton County Health Centers

Documentation of Grade Placement (Grades 1-12) (All Students)
 

This may include a withdrawal form, current report card, high school transcript, or verification by telephone from school. Official documents verifying grade placement are required for permanent placement. Eligibility for special education must be verified by a current IEP prior to placement in special education classes. The following guidelines are utilized for grade placement in the high school:

• To be classified as a tenth grader, the student must have 5 Carnegie units.
   

• To be classified as an eleventh grader, the student must have 10 Carnegie units.
   

• To be classified as a twelfth grader, the student must have 16 Carnegie units (2 1/2 units must be in English).
   

• To be classified as a graduate, the student must have 22 Carnegie units in the areas of instruction specified by Clayton County Board Policy IHF-4.

Students entering Clayton County Schools from home schools, both in Clayton County and outside of Clayton County, must register their intent to enroll with the Student Services Department prior to enrollment at their local school. The Student Services Department is open twelve months of the year with registration hours from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Individual testing of students enrolling from non- accredited home school or private school programs to validate grade placement or Carnegie unit credit is conducted at the local school.  All coursework earned in non-accredited programs is documented as pass or fail in Clayton County Schools records based on test results.
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Discipline Information (All Students in Grades 7 and Above)
 

A certified copy of the disciplinary record from the school previously attended in addition to the academic transcript is required. A student may be admitted on a conditional basis if a student or his parent or guardian signs a document with the name and address of the school last attended which authorizes the release of all academic and disciplinary records to the new school.  The parent must also complete the Disciplinary Information Form that requires disclosure of information regarding expulsion or suspension of the student from the previous school or system.
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