Kindergarten Registration Make-Up Day Scheduled

Lawrence County Schools will hold Kindergarten registration make-up day on Monday, May 1st. Anyone that has a child who is eligible to attend Kindergarten next school year and has not yet registered, may do so from 8:00 to 3:00 at each of the elementary schools. Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by August 15th and should register at the school the child is zoned to attend.

All Kindergarten students entering schools are required by law to meet certain immunization and medical requirements. The following information must be obtained prior to enrollment and presented to your child’s teacher or school nurse in order for your child to attend any Kindergarten program in the Lawrence County School System.

Certified Birth Certificate
Immunization Records on Permanent Tennessee Certificate of Immunization TCA (49-1765-1769) available from health department or family physician.
Physical Examination (No earlier than August 2016)
Social Security Card is not longer mandatory but is required for identification purposes, if available.

Your child will not be allowed to begin school without required immunizations, health physical, and birth certificate. If you have questions or need assistance in obtaining the required information, you may contact your school or the Coordinator of School Health, Josh Rogers at 762-5251 ext. 110.