Douglas County Schools: Avoid Long Lines, Register Now

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From Douglas County Schools

Will your child or a friend’s child be entering a Douglas County School for the first time during the 2015-2016 school year? If so, long lines can be avoided by registering children for school now. School starts on August 5, 2015. Open house visits are prior to that time. Register now and avoid the last minute rush.

All students must be registered through Central Registration. The year-round site is at 4841 Highway 5, Douglasville, GA 30135. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The following information/documentation is required to enroll your child as a student in the Douglas County School System. Registration will not be completed until the documents are provided.

• Certified Copy of the Birth Certificate
• Georgia Immunization Form 3231
• Georgia Eye, Ear, Dental and BMI Form 3300
• Student’s Social Security Card or Waiver
• Parent/Legal Guardian’s Photo ID
• Custody/Guardianship Papers (if applicable)
• Last Report Card (if applicable) Showing Promotion
• Discipline history for Middle and High School Students
• Student’s Transcript for all High School Students
• Proof of Residency - The following items are accepted as proof of residency:

If you rent: You must bring a CURRENT lease agreement and a CURRENT utility bill or connection receipt. Utility bills must be no more than 30 days old. Both the lease agreement and the utility bill must be in the parent or legal guardian’s name.

If you own: You must bring your CURRENT mortgage statement or tax bill and a CURRENT utility or connection receipt. Utility bills must be no more than 30 days old.

Additional information, including downloadable forms, may be obtained at the Douglas County School System website at www.douglas.k12.ga.us. Contact 770-651-2050 should you have additional questions regarding the registration process.