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   ENROLLING or WITHDRAWING A

 STUDENT

   An appointment is required for enrolling new students 

   Please Call Brenda Poletti 770-720-7600 x 232 to set up an appointment

 

Enrolling A New Student

1.  Students must be enrolled by their parent or legal guardian. To be considered a legal guardian, the school must have, on file, a certified copy of said order issued by the courts.

2.  Proof of Residency:  Students must reside in the county with their natural parent(s) or court appointed legal guardian(s) and remain residents of the county for the entire period of enrollment in the school district. A person who owns property in the county, but does not reside in the county is not considered a resident.  Proof of residency needed will depend on the following category that pertains to your situation:

       a.  For parents who own their residence: a current residential property tax statement (if there is no tax bill, then the purchase/closing information for the residence can be used).  The record must include the name of the parent/guardian.

       b.  For parents who are renting a residence: (1) a lease or rental agreement consisting of the written evidence that the agreement is valid: AND (2) a district-designated affidavit, signed by the property owner which will allow for appropriate verification of residency.

       c.  For parents occupying another person's home: a district-designated affidavit, signed by the parent/guardian, as well as the home's occupants.  If the occupants are renters, then the property owner's signature will also be required.

3.  Evidence of proper age:  Certified birth certificate.

4.  Immunization records: Certificate of immunization (DHR Form 3032/3231) must be provided. If transferring from another Georgia public school system, then a 30 day period is allowed to meet this requirement.

5.  Certificate of eye, ear, and dental examination: (DHR Form 3300) must be provided by students entering a Georgia public school for the first time.  Students transferring from any school system other than a Georgia public school system, have 30 days to provide documentation.

6.  Transcript/Cumulative Record & Withdrawal Form: A current transcript of work or credit is necessary to properly enroll the student in the appropriate grade and subjects.  Final placement is subject to receipt of these records. Students registering during the academic year should provide withdrawal papers from the previous school.  Students transferring from another Cherokee county public school must show evidence of withdrawal before they can be registered at CVHS.

7.  Social Security Card: An official copy of the child's social security card (the original card) is to be incorporated into the school's records. 

8. NEW:  A copy of any divorce decree to show who has custodial rights. This includes any court document that also includes any kind of legal restraining order of which the school needs to be aware.

Withdrawing Student From School

1.   Please call in advance (770-720-7600) and speak with Sheila Thigpen to set up a time for the withdrawal.  Some withdrawals require an exit interview (see #3).  Mrs. Thigpen will be able to tell you if you will need to make an appointment.

3.  Please review the Parent Letter below which references Georgia Codes of Law and compulsory school attendance.

 

4.  If you are moving to another school outside of Cherokee County, it would be very helpful if you could have the name, address, and phone number of the school where you child will be enrolling.  This is not necessary, but would be helpful.

Georgia Law & Mandated Consequences

Upon withdrawal of your student from Creekview High School, it is important for the school to receive documentation of your child’s enrollment at the receiving school, educational institution or program within the next ten school days.        

     Under current protocol, the school’s failure to receive this confirmation causes your student’s withdrawal to be considered as a drop-out.

   Please refer to the checklist below relative to the situation that would apply to your student if his/her withdrawal is considered as a drop-out.  Please note that each situation is driven by Georgia Law, and often contains within it certain mandated consequences:

¨  The student is between the ages of six and sixteen years old, which serve as Georgia’s statutorily determined ages for compulsory attendance.  Dropping out of school during this time is legally punishable for both students and parents.  GA Code§ 20-2-690.1

¨  The student is not within the ages of compulsory attendance, but has not received a high school diploma.  While a parent is allowed to withdraw a student who is sixteen or older prior to that student’s graduation from high school, this action must be preceded by an interview with appropriately identified staff. GA Code §20-2-690.1

¨ The student is a minor but between the driving ages of fifteen to seventeen years old.  Dropping out results in a suspension of all driving privileges for a period of one year.  GA Code §40-5-22

     While Creekview High School wishes your student the best in his/her next educational setting, we also appreciate your assistance in ensuring the timely confirmation of your student’s transfer into another school, jurisdiction, or program.

 

 

 Enrollment Links
  Enrollment Packet
  Custodial Rights
  Inspecting Student Records
  Establishing Temporary Guardianship
  Affadavit for Occupant
  Affadavit for Property Owner
  Registration Materials (Espanol)
  Spanish Version Residency Affadavit for Property Owners or Property Managers
  Spanish Version Residency Affadivit for Occupants
  Spanish Version Materials Needed for Enrollment (Espanol)