REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS
School District 215 recognizes and accepts its responsibility to educate all age-appropriate children who are bona fide residents of the school district. Children are considered bona fide residents of the school district when they reside with parents or legally appointed guardians who are bona fide residents of the school district. Only children who are bona fide residents may attend the schools of District 215. For all incoming freshmen or transfer students, the parent or court-approved guardian must provide the original birth certificate (not a copy).For a child seeking admission to the schools of District 215, the parent or court-approved guardian must meet/provide the following requirements:
1. RESIDENCY: You must provide one item from Category I and two items from Category II. Each item must be current and reflect the address of the property:
Category I (one item)
- A homeowner's warranty deed, trustee's deed or real estate tax bill*
- A signed renter's lease that is valid for the entire school year and includes the landlord's name and phone number, or a valid sublease listing your name as occupant and includes the landlord's name and phone number
- An agreement of sale for a residential property within the school district, signed by the seller and you as buyer, which recites a closing date within 90 calendar days after the enrollment date
*If registrant is living with another household, the homeowner must provide one item from Category I and two items from Category II. The registrant must also provide two items from Category II.
Category II (two items)
- Driver's license (current address with photo)
- State ID (current address with photo)
- Voter's registration card (not application)
- Home/Apartment insurance bill or policy
- Gas or electric bill (not both)
- Village Water bill
- Vehicle registration card
- Public Aid card (if applicable)
THE ABOVE LIST IS SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED AND REQUIRED ITEMS ARE THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE PROOFS OF RESIDENCY
2. ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE - Certified copy of student's birth certificate - NO HOSPITAL OR XEROX COPIES ACCEPTED.
3. PROOF OF CURRENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION WITH IMMUNIZATIONS AND DOCTOR'S SIGNATURE.
Starting in fall 2013, all students in grades 6 through 12 will be required by Illinois state law to show proof they received the Tdap (combined tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) shot. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued this new requirement in response to an increase in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, among adults and children in our area.
If your child has not already received the Tdap shot, he or she will be required to have it updated before August 1, 2013.
Physical Examination Form (Spanish)
4. PROOF OF CUSTODY
- Divorced Parents - Must have divorce decree indicating who has physical custody.
- If other than parent enrolling - Must have proof of legal custody stating the reason for the change of in custody in the form of a Court Order, signed by a judge.
- Foster student - Legal Guardian must have 906 form.
FROM THE FORMER SCHOOL YOU WILL NEED TO OBTAIN:
5. ISBE 33-78 (State of Illinois Student Transfer) if transferring from another Illinois PUBLIC school. If transferring from a public school out-of-state or a parochial school, you will need withdrawal papers stating proof that the student is in good standing.
6. GRADES IN PROGRESS - If transferring after the 10th day of a semester.
7. UNOFFICIAL COPY OF TRANSCRIPT
If the student is enrolling in August as a freshman, they will need their 8th GRADE DIPLOMA AND EXPLORE SCORES showing their promotion to the 9th grade.
8. I.E.P. is needed if student receives special education services.
District 215 now offers on-line registration. Prior to visiting the school, parents must complete the on-line registration for ALL returning and/or new students.
Please click on the link below and register today.
Online RegistrationShould you have any questions or would like to make an appointment for registration, please contact: Mrs. Carmen Mureiko, Registrar (708) 585-2018 Fax (708) 585-2130
Contact Information
Carmen Mureiko - Registrar
(708) 585-2018
cmureiko@tfd215.org
Residency Hotline
(708) 585-2354
District 215 maintains a Residency Hotline which may be contacted 24 hours a day. Parents and community members are encouraged to contact this hotline if they suspect someone is attending district schools as a non-resident. All hotline tips should include detailed information that will be investigated confidentally.
Online Registration Form