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To register your child for school, parents/guardians are asked to have all appropriate documentation to register new and transfer students.

Documents for Registering New Students:

Child's birth certificate

Need a copy of a birth certificate?
-	In SC, see DHEC's "How to Obtain a Copy of your Birth Certificate." (Mail-in form at bottom of page.)
-	Nationally, see the CDC's "Where to Write for Vital Records".

Child's state certificate of immunization

Need a copy of this certificate?
-	In SC, see DHEC's "How can I get a copy of my immunization records?"
-	Nationally, see the CDC's "Find Your Child's Immunization Record Through Your State's IIS".

Current proof of residence in the name of the parent or legal guardian

(All items are to contain the current and correct address at the time of enrollment.)

You must bring all of the following:

A valid photo I.D. ( i.e. - S.C. DMV issued I.D. or driver's license)
A recent tax document for vehicles or primary residence
Financial source document (i.e. - Recent payroll check, bank document, social security, DSS OR child support payment). If effecting change is a lengthy process, copies of paperwork showing that the change of address is in progress must be presented.
Mortgage, real estate purchase contract, rental/lease agreement or legally notarized documentation from Landlord verifying current address
Recent mail addressed to parent/legal guardian (Preferably a current utility bill such as gas, phone, electric or water)

Additional documents for transfer students

-	Withdrawal from previous school Paperwork filed with your child's previous school to transfer the child's school records to the new school.
-	Academic documents & records Any academic documents and records, including the child's latest transcript, report cards, and IEP (if applicable).