Enrollment Information
- If you are enrolling a child in kindergarten, please visit the Kindergarten Enrollment guide for more information.
- Military families can find additional information in the Military Enrollment Guide.
Enrolling your child in school is easy and exciting. Below you will find helpful enrollment information and forms.
New students are to enroll at their attendance school.
Enrollment Checklist
Help speed up enrollment by bringing along these important forms
- Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is required for students entering kindergarten or first grade who haven't been enrolled in the district before. - Proof of Immunization
- Transcripts or Report Cards
These help with class placement - Proof of Current Physical Address
Utilty bills such as phone, water or electric
| Documents | Downloads |
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| 2012-2013 Open House Schedule Elementary Back-to-School Activities and Open House Schedules | 1614 |
| 2012-2013 Registration Dates New Student Registration Dates | 2303 |
| Student Enrollment Form | 0 |
How do I know what school to attend?
Transportation zones are established for each school, which determines bus routes and attendance areas. Students within a transportation zone have preference for enrollment at the school in that zone.
Students may attend a school outside their tranportation zone if space is available, and if they provide their own transportation.
For questions on transportation zones, please call the district Transportation Office at 452-2000, x11351.
Can my child attend a different school?
You may request to attend a different school from the one whose boundaries you live in.
However, students can attend an out-of-attendance area school only if there is room, and enrollment it is not guaranteed from year to year. Just because your child was granted an exception one year, does not mean he or she will be able to attend the out-of-attendance area school the next year.
Some other important considerations:
- Schools only accept out-of-attendnace applications beginning May 1 for the following school year
- Elementary school students must apply for out-of-attendance each school year
- Applications will be considered in the order received, and accepted or denied based on student enrollment numbers and class sizes
- The school district DOES NOT provide bus service for out-of-attendance area students
The parent is responsible for the student's timely transportation to and from school. A student is not permitted to arrive late or leave early in order to accommodate a transportation arrangement - The out-of-attendance area privilege may be revoked due to poor student behavior or attendance
- Permanent placement for the school year will not be determined until the tenth day of school at which time students may be required to return to their home school due to enrollment numbers
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| Out-of-Attendance Area FAQ Frequently asked questions about out-of-attendance area requests. | 0 |
| Out-of-Attendance Area Application for Elementary Schools | 541 |
| Out-of-Attendance Area Application for Secondary Schools | 463 |
Will my child ride a bus to school?
Bus transportation is provided for students living over 1 1/2 miles from school. Kindergarten students are provided one-way bus transportation only.
What immunizations are needed?
- DTaP (Diphtheria,Tetanus, Pertussis)
- Polio
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
For more information visit School District Health Services Department
Exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons
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When does school start?
School generally starts the third week in August and ends the third week in May. The first semester ends before the two-week winter break and there is a one week break in March. Click here to see the current or upcoming school calendars.
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Can my student participate in sports right away?
Students MUST have a sports physical (available from your health provider) BEFORE participating in a practice and students must participate in 10 practices before playing a game. Football and some other sports start before school starts in Fairbanks because of our short outdoor season. It is vital students wanting to participate in these sports have a physical.
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What services are provided for gifted students?
The district's Extended Learning Program (ELP) provides teachers at the elementary and middle school levels. A wide range of Advanced Placement Classes are offered at high schools for all students. Although not every class is offered at every school, approximately 25 Advanced Placement courses are offered throughout the district. Check out the high school course catalog for more information or individual school course catalogs for specific school offerings.
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What kind of Special Education services are available?
The Special Education Department provides assessment and direct services to students with fifteen different exceptionalities, and secondary services such as tranportation, translators, occupational and physical therapy, counseling, etc. Check out their department site for more information.
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How can I get involved in the schools?
You would not believe how welcome family members are in Fairbanks schools. All schools welcome volunteers to help in the classroom, tutor students, share their culture and careers, chaperone trips, and share in various ways in the school life of our students. Did you know service members can earn credit when they volunteer in the school? Contact your local school for more information.
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How old must students be to attend school?
State law requires every child between 7 and 16 years of age to attend school. Any child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1 is eligible to attend kindergarten. Children must be 6 years old on or before September 1 to attend first grade.
