Parents of soon-to-be kindergartners in Gwinnett County can now take to the Internet to complete most of their child's school registration.
The online registration opens Monday for parents of children who will be five years old or older by September 1, according a press release from the Gwinnett County School System.
The online portion will not exempt parents from attending the official registration day on May 5 to submit the required birth and health records and residence information; school officials encourage parents to bring their kindergartner with them.
There will be activities, which will vary from school to school, for children to get a feel for what to expect when they come to school in August.
The first day of school for the 2016-17 school year is August 8.
Here is a list of the acceptable items parents should bring with them on May 5.
Proof of birth date: This can be an original birth certificate or birth registration, an official state or federal form with date of birth or a passport.
Proof of residency in the attendance zone: Proof includes a current utility bills (other than telephone) along with a non-contingent sales contract, current lease/rental agreement, most recent income tax return, current pay check stub, current residential property tax statement or bill, current warranty or quitclaim deed, current home purchase agreement or current homeowner's insurance policy. (Contingency contracts are not accepted.)
Georgia Certificate of Immunization: Either a valid certificate of immunization or a notarized Affidavit of Religious Exemption are accepted.
Evidence of vision, hearing, dental and nutrition screening obtained in the last year: This information should be on a current Georgia Form 3300 from the Department of Health or private physician/dentist's office within the last 12 months.
Photo ID: This can be a driver's license, state ID card, passport or any other acceptable ID card issued from a government agency.
Proof of custody/guardianship: This is required if the adult enrolling the child is not the birth parent.
Child's social security number: Parents are not required to provide this information, though they will have to sign a waiver if they don't.
(If applicable) Child's Pre-K progress report: This is only provided if the child attended a state Pre-K program, and it can provide teachers with a benchmark for the child's skills and abilities.
