Lee County Schools

Requirements for Enrollment

Kindergarten:

Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, students attending Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before August 31.

EARLY ADMISSION: If you are interested in pursuing early admission to Kindergarten, please read the State Policy.

Most parents choose to enroll their 5-year-olds in kindergarten even though the state does not require children to be enrolled in school until the age of 7.

The following documents are required for enrollment:

     ✔ A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, or other satisfactory evidence of date of birth
     ✔ Two proofs of residence; one such proof from category (A) and one such proof from category (B)

(A) One (1) such proof must be a signed lease agreement, affidavit of an oral lease agreement, deed, or closing statement , (with a closing date within 45 days) in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s).

(B) The other proof of residence may include one of the following in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s) with address and a current date:

• Utility bill for the residence (electric, water, gas)
• Property tax bill (may be used for A or B)
• Home visit by Lee County Schools' social worker (may be used for A or B)

     ✔ An updated immunization record. Medical evidence of the following immunizations must be submitted:

• Five DPT doses (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis). If the fourth dose (booster) is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fifth dose is not required.
• Four polio vaccine doses (IPV). If the third dose is given on or after the fourth birthday, the fourth dose is not required.
• 2 Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.  (Physician and/or parent may document "Had disease")
• Two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) doses with the first dose given on or after the first birthday and a second dose given before entering school.
• At least one dose of Haemophilus influenza, b (HbOC, or PRP-OMP), given on or after the first birthday and before five years of age.
• Three Hepatitis B doses. This vaccine is required of all children born on or after July 1, 1994.
• Medical and religious exemptions must be provided in writing and must meet the specifications outlined in law.
• The N. C. Immunization law allows only 30 calendar days from school enrollment for you to bring your child's record to the school.
• Please CLICK HERE to navigate to the NC DHHS website outlining immunization requirements for North Carolina, for further information.

     ✔ NC Health Assessment Form

• North Carolina law requires that a kindergarten health assessment be completed on or before the first day of school before a child can enter kindergarten. The health assessment must be completed no more than 12 months prior to the Kindergarten start date.
• If a completed health assessment form is not presented on or before the first day, the principal shall present a notice of deficiency to the parent, guardian, or responsible person. The parent, guardian, or responsible person shall have 30 calendar days from the first day of attendance to present the required health assessment form for the child. Upon termination of 30 calendar days, the principal shall not permit the child to attend the school until the required health assessment transmittal form has been presented. Health assessment forms are available at Lee County Schools, area doctors’ offices or at the Lee County Health Department. Parents whose children do not have a regular physician can get health assessments and immunizations through the Lee County Health Department.

Schools are staffed all year and throughout the summer. Please register your child as early as possible so the school will be prepared for your child.