We assist home buyers throughout North Atlanta, and part of our effort includes helping our buyers find the best education for their children. For that reason we have put considerable time into these school pages for you.
Georgia Law Requires that children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten, and 6 years old by Sept. 1 to enroll in first grade. The only exceptions are:
Students who are age 5 by Dec. 31 and who have lived outside Georgia for the past two years AND been enrolled in a public or accredited private kindergarten may enroll in public kindergarten in Georgia. Students who are 6 by Dec. 31 and meet the above criteria may enroll in first grade in Georgia.
Students who attend schools in the Fulton County School System must meet the criteria for residency in order to enroll. The criteria include:
Parents or legal guardians must sign a notarized "Affidavit of Residency" for each child each year confirming the student is a resident of Fulton County.
Ear, Eye and Dental Screening - No child entering a Georgia school for the first time shall be admitted unless the child has a certificate of eye, ear and dental screening. This Georgia Department of Human Resources certificate (Form 3300) must be signed by the Health Department or a licensed Georgia physician.
Georgia requires students to be immunized against measles, mumps, polio, rubella, whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza and varicella. Immunization information must be on the proper Georgia Department of Human Resources form; these are available through the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness or local physicians (Form 3231).
Must be government issued - hospital certificates are not acceptable. Birth certificates may be requested from:
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Vital Records
2600 Skyland Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-3640
Phone: 404-679-4701
Fax :404-524-4278
Two documents proving residence in the attendance area must be provided for all students. Records for verification of residency must include any two of the following:
Social Security numbers are voluntary. Waivers are available in local schools. Applications for Social Security numbers are also available in local schools. Migrant number is acceptable.
If possible, please bring most recent report card, withdrawal form from previous school and/or transcripts. These are essential for proper placement of students. Students in grades 7-12 also will need copies of any discipline records.
Parents of children entering pre-K, kindergarten or sixth grade have additional requirements:
Thanks to Appen Media and their 2013 Education Answer Book. Please check out their link for more great information.
*While we believe all information above is accurate, please contact the Georgia Department of Education to verify.
