Enrollment Documentation Requirements

Preschool Requirements if child is screened and qualifies:

  • Certified Birth Certificate is due within 30 days of enrollment

  • Up-to-date Kentucky Immunization Certificate is due within 2 weeks of enrollment

  • Current Physical Examination (dated within 6 months prior) is due within 2 weeks of enrollment

  • Vision Examination by optometrist or ophthalmologist due by January 1st of current school year

  • Proof of Residence in the name of parent/guardian – 2 forms of proof are due before starting enrollment

Kindergarten Requirements:

  • Must be 5 years old on or before August 1st of the given school year

  • Certified Birth Certificate is due within 30 days of enrollment

  • Up-to-date Kentucky Immunization Certificate is due within 2 weeks of enrollment

  • Current Physical Examination (dated within 1 year prior) is due within 2 weeks of enrollment

  • Vision Examination by optometrist or ophthalmologist due by January 1st of current school year the first time a 3, 4, 5, or 6 year old is enrolled

  • Dental Screening or Examination by a dentist, dental hygienist, physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant due by January 1st of current school year the first year a 5 or 6 year old is enrolled

  • Proof of Residence in the name of parent/guardian – 2 forms of proof are due before starting enrollment

First Time Enrollees in KY Schools Requirements:

  • Certified Birth Certificate is due within 30 days of enrollment

  • Up-to-date Kentucky Immunization Certificate is due within 2 weeks of enrollment

  • Current Physical Examination dated within 1 year prior is due within 2 weeks of enrollment*

  • Vision & Dental Examination if age appropriate

  • Proof of Residence in the name of parent/guardian – 2 forms of proof are due before starting enrollment

Students Entering 6th Grade Requirements:

  • Second Physical Examination dated within 1 year prior to entering 6th grade

  • Up-to-date Kentucky Immunization Certificate including first dose of Meningococcal vaccine prior to entering 6th grade

 

*Physical exams not on a KY form must include the following:

  • Medical History

  • As assessment of growth, development and general appearance

  • A physical assessment including hearing and vision screening

  • Recommendations to the school regarding health problems that may require special attention in the classroom or physical education activities