New Student Registration

Two forms of proof of residence in the Carmel Central School District, such as the following, are required (dated within the last 60 days). The documents you will need to submit will vary depending on whether you own your home or rent/lease it.

• Homeowner: If you own your own home, you must submit a copy of your tax bill or the deed to your home, and one of the following:
  • Utility bill - natural gas, water, telephone, electricity bill; or
  • Driver’s license with the present address on it
  • Pay Stub
• Rent or Lease: If you pay rent, you must submit a copy of your rental or lease agreement. If no lease exists you must submit a written notarized statement from your landlord stating that you live at that address or a notarized copy of the Carmel Central School District Affidavit of Landlord (form listed below). You must have a lease agreement for a minimum of 90 days to register your child. In addition, you must submit one of the following:
  • Utility bill - natural gas, water, or electricity bill; or
  • Driver’s license with the present address on it

New York State law states that a child must turn 5 years old on or before December 1 to enroll in kindergarten.

You must submit an original or certificate transcription of your child's birth certificate or your child's passport (regardless of issuing nation). In the absence of these, you may provide any other documentation that has been in existence for over two (2) years that could be used to establish your child's age. For example:

• Official driver's license
• state or other government issued identification
• school photo identification with date of birth
• consulate identification cards
• hospital or health records
• documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g., local service agency, federal Office of Refugee
  Resettlement)
• court orders or other court-issued documents
• Native American tribal document or
• Records from non-profit international aid agencies and voluntary agencies.

Students who are not residing with their natural parents are required to provide proof of guardianship.

During the enrollment process, students who speak a language other than English may require language assessment before the enrollment process is completed. Contact your child’s school for additional information.