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Early registration and pre-k applications

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

We’re always excited to help new SCS students get enrolled. Whether a student is planning to attend their zoned school or is approved for one of our many school choice options, registration is required if the child is brand new to the District.

A PowerSchool parent account is required for all new student registration. Due to the current District closure and guidance from health officials to practice safe social distancing, we are allowing families to request a PowerSchool account by emailing [email protected].

  • Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "2020-21 New Student Registration."
  • The email must contain a copy of the parent/guardian's valid driver's license or state-issued ID.
  • Two approved proofs of residence must be submitted with the email, such as:
    • - Current MLGW bill or municipal water bill
    • - Lease/rental agreement
    • - Mortgage statement/deed
    • - Public assistance/government benefits
    • - Real estate tax receipt
    • - Shared residence verification can only be done in person and is not available at this time.
  • The student's Birth Certificate must be submitted with the email. A social security card is also preferred, but not required.
  • Record of required immunizations and physical must be submitted prior to school starting.

Once all required information is received, a member of the registration team will be in touch to verify and provide an access code to create your PowerSchool parent so you can complete registration for your new student online. Emails submitted without the required documents and a photo ID will not be processed. Additional information will be shared at a later date regarding in-person assistance for parents who are not able to email/upload documents online.

* Please note, current SCS Pre-K students who will be entering Kindergarten are considered new students, so please follow the steps for new student registration.

View frequently asked questions for new students.

RETURNING STUDENT INFO UPDATES

Current SCS students are not required to register each year, but student information must be reviewed and verified each year. Parents can easily review and make updates to their student's information in PowerSchool.

This includes:

  • Home address, parent/guardian phone numbers & email addresses
  • Emergency contact information
  • Student health information
  • Consent for photos & filming
  • Personal data sharing preferences

If your child previously attended SCS, but his/her most recent school was not an SCS school, he/she is still considered a returning student. You will just have to make updates to their personal information using your PowerSchool parent account.

If your child is applying for a school choice transfer (General Choice or Optional Schools) from one SCS school to another, he/she does not have to register. If the school choice application is approved, you can easily update your child’s information using the Returning Student Updates link in your PowerSchool parent account.

View frequently asked questions for returning students.

WHAT YOU NEED TO REGISTER

  • Parents must have an active PowerSchool To request an account, send an email to [email protected] and follow the steps in the New Student Registration section above. For help, contact the Parent Welcome Center at (901) 416-5300.
  • Students must have two (2) approved proofs of residence. Any student (new or returning) whose home address changes must submit proof prior to the start of the school year. See requirements and acceptable proofs here.
  • Students must have proper proof of required immunizations and physicals or an approved exemption on file to attend school. All students (new and returning) entering Kindergarten and 7th grade must submit proof of immunizations. See requirements and acceptable proofs here.
  • New students registering for an approved school choice (General Choice or Optional Schools) should have their approval notice at the time of registration.
  • New students entering SCS Pre-K must make an appointment for application review after applying online. Students must turn 4 by August 15 to be eligible. View additional application information here or call (901) 416-3450.
  • Confirm if your child requires bus transportation at the time of registration. Please note, transportation is only provided for zoned schools, not transfers.
    View transportation eligibility guidelines here.

NEED HELP?

The Parent Welcome Center is open Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., to assist families with registration and many other school processes and student services.

  • Parents must have an active PowerSchool account to register.
  • PowerSchool Setup & Account Help
  • Student Registration
  • School Choice Application
  • English Language Support

For General Support: (901) 416-5300 | [email protected].

For Pre-K: (901) 416-3450 | [email protected]

For General Choice Transfers: (901) 416-6007 | studentserv[email protected]

For Optional Schools: (901) 416-5338 | [email protected]

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