WELCOME TO SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Help us serve you better by using the ADMISSION CHECKLIST below as you collect the
information and documents necessary to enroll your child in Seattle Public Schools.
New students are assigned to their attendance area school based on verified
residence address. ASSIGNMENT CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT ADDRESS
VERIFICATION.
Students who need specialized services not available at their attendance area school
will be assigned to a designated “linked” school.
To find your attendance area school, use our online Address Look Up Tool. Go to
www.seattleschools.org/enrollment or call (206) 252-0760 for assistance.
Students may also apply to attend any other school in the district. Assignment
depends on space availability and the assignment rules in effect at the time of
application. If you wish to apply for another school, you will need to submit a School
Choice Form in addition to this Admission Form.
SPS is implementing a new student assignment plan, and a Transition Plan is in place
for assignment of current students, students who have moved, and returning students
previously enrolled in the district.
Non-Resident Students: If you live outside the boundaries of the Seattle School
District, please go to , www.seattleschools.org/enrollment or call (206)252-0760 to
learn about the application process and requirements.
FORMS (Please fill out all forms completely and sign where indicated.)
ADMISSION FORM
Complete all information on the following three pages and sign the form. Attach any Court documents
relating to guardianship or a parenting plan, if applicable. Sign and date.
CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION STATUS (CIS)
Washington State requires that you use the official CIS form, which must be signed by the parent/guardian.
All immunization dates MUST appear on this form! Sign and date.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FORM
For students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
SCHOOL CHOICE FORM (OPTIONAL)
DOCUMENTS (Please bring or enclose a photo copy of all documents when you enroll your student.)
PHOTO ID OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN REGISTERING THE STUDENT
If faxing a photo ID, please be sure it will be legible by making a light copy first and then faxing the copy.
TWO ADDRESS VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS (MUST CONTAIN THE PARENTS NAME AND BE DATED WITHIN THE PAST 8 WEEKS)
Examples include: copies of current land-line telephone, utility, or cable bills; mortgage information; renters or
homeowners insurance documents; or documents from public agencies, such as Courts or DSHS. Lease or rental
agreements must include the first page and the signature page. We do not accept personal correspondence or
copies of envelopes.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE (or similar document, such as a passport) for PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade only.
OFFICE: 2445 Third Avenue South (M-F 8:30 to 4:00; closed at noon the third MAILING ADDRESS:
Wednesday of each month except during peak enrollment periods) SPS Service Center
WEB: www.seattleschools.org/enrollment Seattle Public Schools
FAX: (206) 252-0761 MS 11-174
E-MAIL: servicecenter@seattleschools.org PO Box 34165
Seattle, WA 98124-1165
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
Assistance for those with a
disability or who do not speak
English is available at the SPS
Service Center.
(206)252-0760
servicecenter@seattleschools.org
PLEASE NOTE!
Incomplete applications
cannot be accepted and
will delay your
student’s enrollment.
STUDENT’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME ASSIGNED TO:
ADMISSION FORM
OFFICE
USE ONLY
Residence Verification
ACP Olympia # ID
2014-15 2015-16
Rec’d By B-Date Ver Photo ID CIS Sped Health Title VII MK/Vento ELL DE
HAS STUDENT RECEIVED SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES…
Yes No Has student received special education services during the past three years?
Yes No Has student received special education services during the past one year?
If YES, estimated amount of time student receives special education services: 1/2 day or less More than 1/2 day
If YES, Special Education form must be completed and signed. (0-4 hours) (more than 4 hours)
DISCIPLINE
Yes No Does the student have any pending disciplinary actions; history of violent or disruptive behavior; past, current, or pending criminal or
juvenile court proceedings; or history of gang affiliation?
Yes No Does the student currently have, or has the student had in the past, a restraining order filed against him/her?
REFUGEE STATUS
Check here if student is (or was) a refugee. (A refugee, as defined by the
Office of Refugee Resettlement; an asylee; a Cuban or Haitian entrant; an
Amerasian from Vietnam; or a victim of trafficking.)
Country
of Origin
HOME LANGUAGE (do not leave blank)
Yes No Is a language other than English spoken at home?
\
Yes No Is your child’s first language a language other than
English?
If YES, then your child will be assessed for English language proficiency.
MIGRANT STATUS
Yes No
If yes, what language?
STUDENT INFORMATION
Check if unlisted
Last
Name
Middle
Name
First
Name
Suffix
Birth
Date
Home Phone
Grade
In 2014-15
Grade
In 2015-16
Male Female
ADDRESS INFORMATION Check here if the student is homeless or living in temporary/transitional housing. Unaccompanied Youth
Home
Address
Apt # City State ZIP
Mailing Address
(if different)
How Long At
Home Address?
TO BE COMPLETED IF NOT BORN IN U.S.
Country
of Birth
Date of
Entry
MEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Yes No During school hours, does your child require a non-oral medication? (Ex. Injection, eye/ear drops, application to skin, suppository, central
line)
Yes No During school hours, does your child need help with a medical procedure? (Ex. Blood sugar, NG feeding, sterile catheterization)
Yes No Does your child have a condition which causes the daily possibility of a life-threatening emergency? This includes life-threatening
allergies, diabetes, and some seizures.
If you answered “YES” to any of the above three medical/health questions,
please request a Health Packet and contact your school nurse, if available, or Health Services at 252-0750.
Physician, Clinic or
Health Care Provider
If yes, please
state what it is.
Phone
Number
PREVIOUS SCHOOL (Include Pre-K if applicable) Has student completed high school or a parallel international program? Yes No
Yes No Was student suspended or expelled from this school?
Yes No Has student been suspended or expelled from any school?
Name of
School
Current or Most
Recent Grade
If answer “Yes” to any questions in this section, please explain.
Date of Last
Attendance
Street
Address
City
State
ZIP
Have you or your family moved within the past three
years to seek or obtain temporary or seasonal work as a
primary means of livelihood?
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
*Does the address and parent/
guardian information on this form
also apply to this sibling?
Yes No
*Does the address and parent/
guardian information on this form
also apply to this sibling?
Yes No
*Does the address and parent/
guardian information on this form
also apply to this sibling?
Yes No
WHO HAS
LEGAL CUSTODY?
Both Parents
Father
Mother
Grandparent(s)
Guardian(s)
Ward of Court
Parenting Plan
Independent
STUDENT
LIVES WITH…
Both Parents
Father
Mother
Grandparent(s)
Guardian(s)
Agency/Social
Services
Foster Parent(s)
Alone
Student’s
Spouse/Partner
Other Relative(s)
Copy of Court Order,
Parenting Plan, or
other legal
documents may be
required.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
SIBLINGS (Please list any siblings currently living at the same address. If more than three, please request a sibling addendum.
Current School Status SPS* Private or other district Not in school
First
Name
Last
Name
Birth
Date
Current School Status SPS* Private or other district Not in school
First
Name
Last
Name
Birth
Date
Current School Status SPS* Private or other district Not in school
First
Name
Last
Name
Birth
Date
Address same
as students?
Yes No
Living with student?
Yes No
Emergency Contact?
Yes No
Does parent/guardian
speak English?
Yes No
1
Relationship
To Student
Employer
First
Name
Last
Name
Work
Phone
Home Address (if different than student’s)
Home
Phone
Parent/Guardian language(s), if other than English
Spoken
Correspondence
Cell
Phone
Address same
as students?
Yes No
Living with student?
Yes No
Emergency Contact?
Yes No
Does parent/guardian
speak English?
Yes No
2
Relationship
To Student
Employer
First
Name
Last
Name
Work
Phone
Home Address (if different than student’s)
Home
Phone
Parent/Guardian language(s), if other than English
Spoken
Correspondence
Cell
Phone
Address same
as students?
Yes No
Living with student?
Yes No
Emergency Contact?
Yes No
Does parent/guardian
speak English?
Yes No
3
Relationship
To Student
Employer
First
Name
Last
Name
Work
Phone
Home address (if different than student’s)
Home
Phone
Parent/Guardian language(s), if other than English
Spoken
Correspondence
Cell
Phone
Last
Name
First
Name
Relationship
To Student
Home
Phone
Other/Cell
Phone
Last
Name
First
Name
Relationship
To Student
Home
Phone
Other/Cell
Phone
Last
Name
First
Name
Relationship
To Student
Home
Phone
Other/Cell
Phone
Email
Email
Email
STUDENT ETHNICITY AND RACE
INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be filled out by the student’s parents or guardians, and both questions must be answered. Part A asks about
the student’s ethnicity and Part B asks about the student’s race.
Is your student of Hispanic or Latino origin? If yes, check all that apply. A
A
Seattle Public Schools provides Equal Educational Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, economic
status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status,
physical appearance, or mental, physical or sensory disability.
The District complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited to, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 “The Law Against Discrimination,” and covers, but is not limited to, all District programs, courses, activities,
including extra-curricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc.
The Title IX Officer and 504 Coordinator with the overall responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy is: Manager,
Office of Equity and Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 34165, Mail Stop 33-157, Seattle, WA 98124-1165. Phone: (206) 252-0024. Individuals who believe they
have been discriminated against in any of the District’s educational or employment activities can file an internal discrimination complaint with the
District’s Office of Equity and Compliance.
Not Hispanic/Latino
Central American
Cuban
Dominican
Latin American
Mexican/ Mexican American/ Chicano
Puerto Rican
South American
Spaniard
Other Hispanic/Latino
What race(s) do you consider your child?
Check all that apply. Please circle your primary choice. A
B
Office Use: Obsv Init
African American/ Black
White
Asian Indian
Cambodian
Chinese
Filipino
Hmong
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Laotian
Malaysian
Pakistani
Singaporean
Taiwanese
Thai
Vietnamese
Other Asian
Makah
Muckleshoot
Nisqually
Nooksack
Port Gamble Klallam
Puyallup
Quileute
Quinault
Samish
Sauk-Suiattle
Shoalwater
Skokomish
Snoqualmie
Spokane
Squaxin Island
Stillaguamish
Suquamish
Swinomish
Tulalip
Yakama
Other Washington Indian
Other American Indian
Office Use: Obsv Init
Native Hawaiian
Fijian
Guamanian Or Chamorro
Mariana Islander
Melanesian
Micronesian
Samoan
Tongan
Other Pacific Islander
Alaska Native
Chehalis
Colville
Cowlitz
Hoh
Jamestown
Kalispel
Lower Elwha
Lummi
PARENT/GUARDIAN STATEMENT:
I certify that all of the information I have provided is true and accurate. I understand that falsification of any information or submission of
misleading information will be cause for revoking the student’s school assignment, that failure to provide supporting documentation may delay
the processing of this application or result in the revocation of my child’s assignment, and that my child may be excluded from school if
immunizations are not current. I understand that Seattle Public Schools may take steps to verify my address, including review of public
documents and contacting other government agencies, without further notification. I authorize the request of this student’s records from the
previous school, if applicable.
Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________________________________
Please Print Name __________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Print Application
Save Application
Every student achieving, everyone accountable McKinney-Vento- Families in Transition
Student Housing Questionnaire 2014-15
*Information on this form is CONFIDENTIAL
NAME OF STUDENT: ____________________ ____________________ _________________________
FIRST MIDDLE LAST
NAME OF SCHOOL: ______________________ BIRTH DATE: _____________ GRADE:_____ SEX:F/M
Please list all of YOUR preschool and school-aged children currently living with you (PLEASE PRINT).
Name: _____________________________ Birth Date: ____________ School: ______________________
Name: _____________________________ Birth Date: ____________ School: ______________________
Name: _____________________________ Birth Date: ____________ School: ______________________
The answers to the following questions can help determine the services this student may be eligible to receive under the McKinney-Vento Act
42 U.S.C. 11435.
1. Is this a temporary living arrangement due to a loss of housing or economic hardship? YES NO
2. Is this student awaiting foster care? YES NO
3. As a student, are you living with someone other than your parent or guardian? YES NO
*If you answered YES to any of the above questions, please complete the remainder of this form.
Where is the student currently living? (Check box)
In a motel In a shelter
With more than one family in a house or apartment Moving from place to place
Group Home Park or campsite
Transitional Housing
ADDRESS OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: ____________________________________________________
NAME OF MOTEL/SHELTER OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: ______________________________________
PHONE NUMBER OR CONTACT NUMBER:__________________ NAME OF CONTACT: ______________
PRINT NAME OF PARENT(S)/LEGAL GUARDIAN
:
_________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE of Parent /Legal Guardian: ______________________________________________
Date:___________________
*For School Staff Only: Forward completed questionnaire to the McKinney-Vento Liaison. Dinah Ladd or Jolene Taylor McKinney Vento
Coordinator at Mail Stop 33-182 or Fax 206-252-0791
(Updated 06/13)