To Register Your Child in a Lake County School, the following documentation is required:
Parent / Guardian Check List:
Verification of Custody/Guardianship (One of the following)
• Birth Certificate
• Court Custody Documentation
Verification of Legal Name (Parent Resource to order Birth Certificate)
• Birth Certificate
Verification of Age see LCS Student Progression for other acceptable documents
• Birth Certificate
• Passport
To enter Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1.
To enter first grade, a child must be 6 years old on or before September 1 and successfully completed Kindergarten.
Verification of Immunization and Physical Exam.
• Proof of up-to-date immunizations on a DH 680 Form, which can be obtained at the Department of Health at Lake County or through your private physician.
• Proof of Health Examination by a Physician within a year prior to initial student enrollment.
Verification of Academic History
• Transcript
• Withdrawal Form from previous school
• Last report card
Verification of Special education information (if applicable)
• Current IEP
• Current EP
• Current Section 504 plan
Existing Heath Conditions (If applicable)
Verification of your residence/domicile in Lake County. Per SB Policy 5.20 the following is required:
• Valid Florida Driver’s License/ID with current physical address OR a Florida Voter’s Registration Card with the current physical address, AND
• Any two of the following documents:
1. Lease agreement with current physical address
2. Bill of sale or deed for house with current physical address
3. Homestead Exemption receipt with current physical address
4. Utility deposit receipt with current physical address
5. Utility bill with current physical address
Temporary Documentation Exemption: Students who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, have a right to immediate enrollment under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 11435. A completed Student Residency Questionnaire is needed to determine eligibility. For further assistance, please visit: Families in Transition (F.I.T. Program) or call the FIT office 352-742-6964 or 352-742-6967.