Parents registering their children in a Florida school for the first time must make sure they have a list of things in place.
The Manatee County school district requires:
■ A parent or guardian accompanying a child at the registration. Students who are 18 must show proof of their age.
■ A birth certificate. Proof of a physical examination within the past 12 months, especially for children attending a Florida school for the first time.
■ A Social Security number, but it is not required.
■ The parent or guardian to bring a document that shows a current address. This includes a current electric or water bill or a lease agreement.
■ Proof of immunization.
■ A copy of the child’s most recent report card for students entering grades 1 to 12. The age requirements for a child is as follow:
■ Pre-kindergarten — Must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1.
■ Kindergarten — Must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.
■ First grade — Must be 6 years old on or before Sept. 1. For a checklist of registration requirements, visit http://www.manatee. k12.fl.us/parents/registration_requirements. html. For information, call the district at (941) 708-8770. Immunization and physical examination
■ Parents or guardians must make sure their children received the proper immunization and provide a completed physical examination sheet prior to registration.
■ The required shots for a prekindergarten, elementary, middle and high school student and a certificate of immunization are available at http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/parents/ immunization_requirements.html.
For information, call the Manatee County Health Department, 410 Sixth Ave. E., Bradenton, at (941) 748-0747, ext. 1269. — Source: The School District of Manatee County.
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