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BAY VILLAGE

Bay Village City Schools

2020-21 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION OPEN?
Online application is open, we are currently registering.
 
HOW CAN INCOMING FAMILIES REGISTER THEIR STUDENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN?
 
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED?

It clearly states on the website what is needed:

Proof of Birth:
o        Original or Certified Copy of Birth Certificate

Parent/Guardian Identification (one of the following):
o        Driver’s License
o        State ID
o        Passport

Proof of Residency:  REQUIRED A, B, and C
A. One (1) of the following with your name and address:
o        Current signed lease (rent receipts are not acceptable) or
o        Proof of home ownership (Purchase/Construction Contract, Settlement Statement or Home Mortgage Statement)

Please note the following IMPORTANT information:  If you are residing with a Friend or Family member who lives in Bay Village and is the homeowner they MUST fill out the Owner Affidavit Form and have it notarized.  If resident is leasing in Bay Village, the landlord must fill out the Owner Affidavit Form and write a letter stating that you and your child are living with the resident on the lease or you and your child’s name must be added as occupants to the lease.

B. One (1) of the following with your name and address:
All mail must be dated within THE PAST 30 days.
o        Utility bill (Gas / Electric)
o        Insurance Policy on Dwelling
o        Paycheck stub with address
o        Water/Sewer bill
o        Municipal Income Tax

C. Parental Residency & Custody Affidavit  

Immunization and Health Records:
o        Copy of your child’s immunization records from their doctor
o        Pre-School Physical Form (Required when registering a student in the SEED program at our Glenview Childcare and Early                          Learning Center)
o        Dentist Report (Required when registering a student in the SEED program at our Glenview Childcare and Early Learning Center                AND suggested when registering a new Kindergarten student)
o        Kindergarten Physical Form (Suggested when registering a new Kindergarten student)

Custody Papers – Finalized with court stamp (if applicable):  
o        Divorce Decree
o        Guardianship or Custody
o        Grandparent Power of Attorney Form or Grandparent Caretaker Authorization Affidavit
o        Journal Entry – Case Worker (must have district of responsibility listed in the document) 

Special Education Students (if applicable):
o        IEP AND ETR (current copies)
o        504 Plan (current copy)

WHAT ELSE DO FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW?  WHY SHOULD THEY REGISTER NOW?
Our Kindergarten screening for the upcoming 2020-21 school year will be conducted in the fall when we return to school.  Typically this is done in April, but due to school closures, we will conduct this in August or September 2020.  Please register for Kindergarten as soon as possible.  This allows us to more accurately monitor staffing needs and will allow us to make the best possible placement of your child with a kindergarten teacher.  Start the process online now, and then we will work with you to finish the process as quickly as possible.
 
HOW WILL DISTRICT PROVIDE ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO THOSE PARENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE IT AT HOME?
Parents should call our central office at 440-617-7300.  You can register in person with one of our central office secretaries.
 
HOW IS THE SCHOOL PRACTICING SAFETY MEASURES FOR FACE-TO-FACE REGISTRATION? 
If you must meet in person with one of our staff, we require that you wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines.  You will need to prearrange this face to face meeting by calling 440-617-7300 to schedule an appointment.