Non-MDCPS Student Registration

Admission, Registration and Immunizations Requirements

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All children who have attained the age of six (6) years, or who will have attained the age of six (6) years by February 1st of any school year, or who are older than six (6) years of age but have not attained the age of sixteen (16) years, except as otherwise provided in Florida law, are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term. All children enrolling in a District school shall meet the immunization requirements in F.S.1003.22, and provide evidence of a physical examination.

 

School Board Policy 5112-Entrance Requirements establishes the admission and registration requirements for students entering school. The following documents and forms are to be provided upon initial registration:

 

Documents needed at time of Registration

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• Original birth certificate, certificate of baptism, insurance policy, religious record, passport, or Affidavit of Age (FM-4681)

• Verification of age and legal name

• Proof of a physical examination by an approved health care provider including a tuberculosis clinical screening, appropriate follow-up, and a Health and Immunization Requirements

• Two (2) verification of parent/legal current residence (address) such as Broker’s or attorney’s Statement or purchase of residence, properly executed lease, utility receipt, or Statement of Bonafide Residence (FM-7444)

 

Forms needed at time of Registration

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• Disclosure at Time of Registration (FM-5740)

• Project UP-START Student Eligibility Questionnaire (FM-7378)
  Project UP-START seeks to ensure a successful educational experience for children and youth living with unstable housing in Miami-Dade County by collaborating  with parents, families, schools, and community through opening the doors to academic opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting a healthy sense of self with hope for a bright tomorrow.

• Emergency Student Data Form (FM-2733)

• Home Language Survey Form (FM-5196)

 

Students transferring from out of state, from other districts in Florida, or who are foreign born, must adhere to the same admission and entrance requirements for registration.

 

All students are assigned to attend the school in the district where their parents/legal guardians reside, unless the child has received an assignment to another school through a Parent Choice Student Transfer, or through Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ School Choice & Parental Options. To find your neighborhood’s area schools, you may access www.dadeschools.net, select Schools, Find your Neighborhood School. The Initial Entry Registration Procedures Handbook have been linked for your convenience.

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Evidence of Custody/Guardianship


1. If the parent lives within Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe counties, the parent  must provide documentation  of custody by an appropriate state agency such as the Florida Department of children and Families or the court. To obtain guardianship of a student, the legal parent must submit to the school a power of attorney that has been properly executed by the legal system, the receipt of affidavit from the Family Court, and valid photo identification. Applications for temporary custody or minor children by extended family can be obtained at the Lawson Thomas Courthouse at 175 NW 1st Ave., Suite 2441, Miami, Florida, 33128, (305) 349-7800.
    

2. If a parent resides within Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe counties and the student lives in a residence licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, the student may be registered and enrolled in the school that serves that licensed residence.