Kindergarten Registration Set For March 21

Kindergarten registration will take place in all Lakewood elementary schools on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, from 2:00 – 6:30 p.m. Children may register at their neighborhood school on this day only; if you are unable to register on March 23, you will need to register at the Lakewood Board of Education (Student Services, 2nd floor), 1470 Warren Road (between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Parents may register a child who will turn five years of age on or before September 30, 2011.

You will need to provide the following documents at registration:

Child’s Information:

• Certified copy of birth certificate (Passport or Visa)
• Social Security card (optional)
• Immunization record, doctor’s name and phone number

 Parent Information:

• Valid Driver’s License / picture I.D.
• Residency (provide two):

1. Current gas/electric bill – portion showing your name & address

2. Faxed confirmation of new utility service: (216) 529-4104 (Attn: Ms. Griveas)

3. Fully-executed lease: includes landlord contact information and all persons living at this address

4. Owner Affidavit completed in full and notarized by landlord/property manager (only when numbers 1, 2, and/or 3 cannot be provided)

5. Residency and Custody Affidavit completed in full and notarized by resident

Official Documentation of Custody (required only when child does not live with birth parents)

If you would like to have a kindergarten packet sent to your home, please call 529-4203. If you have friends or neighbors who have a child eligible for kindergarten in August but do not currently have a child attending Lakewood City Schools, please share this information with them.

Children enrolled in Lakewood City School’s pre-kindergarten program are already enrolled in the District and do not need to re-register. Kindergarten information will also be sent to these families.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact your neighborhood school.