SBHC - Registration Information

Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1 of the current year.

Students entering first grade must be 6 years old on or before September 1 of the current year.

Students entering any Florida public school for the first time must have the following:
Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian present at registration. Students who are 18 must have proof of their age. Evidence of the child's birth date. (Birth certificate or other acceptable evidence may be required as per F.S. 1003.21(4)(a-g) A certificate of immunization against communicable diseases (F.S. 1003.22) (View Immunization Requirements ) Evidence of a physical examination within the last twelve months (F.S. 1003.22): A 30-day waiver for physical examinations will be approved upon initial enrollment for students who have been enrolled in a public school. This waiver WILL NOT be approved for students who have not been enrolled in a public school. (Schools must provide assistance in obtaining this information). Proof of Residence. Documentation such as homestead exemption, lease or rental agreement or utility deposit will be required upon entrance to school Children entering, attending, or transferring to the Florida schools will be required to complete vaccination against Hepatitis B, a second dose of measles vaccine (preferably MMR), and a tetanus-diphtheria booster (F.S. 1003.22) Homeless children have a 30-day, temporary exemption from evidence of birth, school-entry health examination and immunization requirements. (F.S. 1003.22(1))

In-County Transfer Students
The parent/guardian of students currently enrolled in a Highlands County school and transferring prior to or within the school year to another school within the district due to an approved attendance waiver or change of address must: Withdraw the student from the current school of attendance Enroll the student in the school to which they are transferring

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