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We welcome you and your child to the Alachua County school system! If you have questions about enrolling, don't be concerned--you'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions listed below.
How old does my
child have to be to attend school?
Under state law, a
child must be 5 years old by September 1 to enter kindergarten.
To enter first grade, a child must be 6 by September 1, and
must have attended kindergarten.
How do I know
which school my child will attend?
The Zoning Office
at the School Board of Alachua County can identify your child's
school. Contact the office at (352) 955-7700, provide your
address, and you will be given the name and
address of the school your child will be attending.
How do I go
about enrolling my child in the school?
You may go to the
school at any time during regular hours to enroll your child,
even during the summer. You may also call the school to
make an appointment. See Schools and
Special Centers
for a list of all Alachua County schools and their phone numbers.
What sort of
paperwork will I need to enroll my child?
You should bring
the following items to the school:
Two proofs of
residence
This may be a
rental or lease agreement, utility bill, deed, sales
agreement or property tax bill.
Health records
The Department of Health
Form 680 is the required immunization document. You can ask the staff at
your doctor's office, clinic or the Alachua County Health Department to fill out
the form for you. You will need to have your child's immunization record
with you in order to obtain the form.
The following immunizations are required under Florida law:
Preschool Entry (age-appropriate doses as medically indicated):
Grade K-6 Entry:
Grades 7-12 Entry:
Proof of name and age
A certified
copy of a birth certificate or an acceptable substitute is
required by Florida law for children entering kindergarten. An
acceptable substitute may be:
- Baptismal certificate showing date of birth and place of baptism, accompanied by parent's sworn affidavit
- Insurance policy on child which has been in force at least two years
- Bible record of child's birth accompanied by parent's sworn affidavit
- Passport or certificate of arrival in the United States showing age of child
- School record, at least four years prior, showing date of birth
- Parent's sworn affidavit accompanied by certificate of examination
School
records
Items such as
withdrawal forms, standardized test scores and recent report
cards will help the school place your child appropriately.
If you don't have these items, provide the school with
the name and address of your child's previous school so that
the necessary information can be obtained.
Social Security Card
We request that you bring your child's social security card. A copy
will be made and kept with your child's folder for identification purposes.
Who can I call
for more information?
The Zoning Office
can answer any other questions you may have. Contact the staff at
(352) 955-7700--they'll
be happy to help!
Enrolling
Your Child in