2011-2012 School Year Enrollment Information
The Guidance & Counseling Department would like to welcome families new to the Roswell community. To enroll your child, please schedule an appointment with the appropriate counselor (based on the student’s last name). Counselor assignments can be found on the Guidance Staff page.
For the scheduled appointment time, parents and students are asked to:
- Bring all documents required to enroll. A complete list of required documents is available on the Fulton County website (All documents are required to complete enrollment). AND
- Complete the enrollment packet in advance. Enrollment packets are available for pick up in the office AND
- Familiarize themselves with course offerings and watch our new student video available on our school website
According to Board Policy and Procedure JBC – “School Admissions,” a student residing full-time within the Fulton County School System is eligible to attend a Fulton County school under the following criteria:
- The dwelling in which the student resides must appear on the tax rolls of Fulton County.
- The student resides with his/her parent or legal guardian.
- To enroll in Fulton County Schools, the student’s parent or legal guardian must be a resident of the school system.
- The student resides with a foster parent through placement by the Department of Family and Children Services or a state licensed child placement agency.
- The student is an adult still meeting entrance age requirements (see Policy JBB – “Entrance Age”).
- The student is an emancipated minor.
- The student is homeless (See Policy JBCA – “School Admissions for Homeless Students”).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO ENROLL
Ear, Eye and Dental Screening Students entering a Georgia school for the first time must have a certificate of eye, ear and dental screening. This Georgia Department of Human Resources certificate (Form 3300) must be signed by the Health Department or a licensed Georgia physician.
Immunization certificate Georgia requires students to be immunized against measles, mumps, polio, rubella, whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza, and varicella. Immunization information must be on the proper Georgia Department of Human Resources form; these are available through the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness or local physicians (Form 3231). Changes in Immunization Requirements beginning with 2007-08 school year
Birth Certificate Must be government issued; hospital certificates are not acceptable. Birth certificates for children born in Georgia may be requested from: Georgia Department of Human Resources Vital Records 2600 Skyland Drive, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30319-3640 phone: 404-679-4701 fax: 404-524-4278
TWO Proofs of Residency Per Board Policy JBC, “School Admissions,” two documents indicating residence in the attendance area must be provided for all students.* Appropriate records for verification of residency must include any two of the following:
- Copy of home mortgage payment book
- Current utility bill (gas, electric, or water)
- Apartment lease showing name of legal guardian
- Homeowner’s insurance registration/card
- Current Paycheck stub
- Current Bank statement
- Copy of sales contract
- Receipt to have utilities connected
*Includes students who are 18 or older; emancipated; adult students. Enrollment of any child who meets the definition of homeless is determined by guidelines in Fulton County Board of Education Policy JBCA.
Affidavit of Residence. A notarized Affidavit of Residence form must be submitted. This form is required prior to enrolling a student for the first time in a Fulton County school and also is required for all students as they enter sixth grade and ninth grade. Form for new students and rising sixth- and ninth-graders
Social Security Number Social security numbers are voluntary. However, they are required to be on file for the HOPE scholarship.
Academic Records Withdrawal form from previous school and/or transcripts. These are essential for proper placement of students. Students in grades 7-12 also will need copies of any discipline records.
