Registration Letter
July 12, 2008
July 7, 2008
Parents/Resident:
The first day of student attendance for the 2008-2009 school year is August 14th. ALL RETURNING AND NEW STUDENTS MUST REGISTER EACH SCHOOL YEAR. Your child must be registered before attending the first day of school. NO STUDENT will be registered on the first day of school, August 14th. Students WILL NOT be assigned homerooms until they are registered.
Registration will be held July 22nd and July 24th from 12:00pm-8:00pm and on July 29th from
9:00am-3:00pm in the Central School office. Students enrolling in both Joseph Arthur Middle School and Central must register at the Central School office at 309 Hartman Lane in OFallon.
STEP 1: PAPERWORK- Provided day of Registration
Student Information Sheet Please complete fully. Social Security Numbers will be required for all students.
Central School District 104 Authorization Form Please read carefully and sign in all 5 places marked with an X.
STEP 2: RESIDENCY
One item from each of the following categories will need to be provided. If you cannot provide documentation from Category C, you may bring 2 items from Category B:
Category A
Home Ownership Title, Deed or Mortgage Statement
Lease Agreement
Current Real Estate Tax Bill
Category B
Current Utility Bill
Occupancy Permit
Homeowner or Renter Insurance Bill
Category C
Current paycheck stub with address in the District
Documentation of TANF or Approval Letter from Nutrition Program and Support Services
Driver's License with address in the District
Students MUST reside within the boundaries of Central School District #104. Guardianship for the sole purpose of education will not be accepted. Any person who knowingly or willfully presents to any school district false information regarding residency of a pupil for the sole purpose of enabling that pupil to attend any school in that district without the payment of a non-resident tuition charge shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days incarceration and/or a fine up to $1500.
730 ILC85/5-9-1
STEP 3: REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees are $45.00. A $10.00 discount will be applied to those who register on one of the scheduled registration dates. There will be an additional charge of $5 for lab fees for 7th and 8th grade students. These fees will be due at registration.
STEP 4: BUS PASS FEE
The fee for the bus pass is $5.00 for the school year. These must be available for the bus driver to check until they get to know the students.
STEP 5: FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
There will be a representative from the cafeteria to answer any questions and to take deposits on your child�s breakfast/lunch account.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Students registering that have not attended Central School in the past will be required to provide a birth certificate and social security card.
Kindergarten, sixth grade, and all new students from out-of-state must obtain a physical and proof of immunizations. These requirements must be submitted on or before the first day of the school term or within thirty days of enrollment. (In-state 5th grade students enrolling as 6th graders are not subject to obtaining a physical for this school year.)
Forms for recording student physical information are available at registration or on the school's website, HYPERLINK "http://www.central104.org" www.central104.org.
Any allergy, physical handicap, or health problem should be brought to the school�s attention at the time of registration.
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students participating in any of the school�s sports programs must have a sports physical prior to their trying out or practicing for the sport. Sports physicals will be offered at Central School on July 24 from 5:30-7:30 for a cost of $15.
Dental Exams: HB 752 Public Act 93-946 - Dental Exams are required for students in kindergarten, second, and sixth grade.
Eye Exams: SB0641 Public Act 095-0671. An eye examination is required for students in kindergarten and must be conducted by a licensed optometrist or a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches.
Thank you for your help and support in making this another great year for our students and staff.
Sincerely,
Dawn Elser
Central Elementary School, Principal
Patrick Anderson
Joseph Arthur Middle School, Principal
