Dayton City School announces kindergarten, pre-K registration dates

DAYTON — Dayton City Schools will host registration for Pre-K, Kindergarten, New Non-tuition, and Tution Students on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 in the Dayton City School gym between 3:15 — 6:15 p.m.

Documents requested for all new students:

-NEW Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form ( # PH-4103). Families needing immunization and medical records help, contact the district liaison.

-Birth Certificate or proof of birth

-Social Security Card (Optional)

-Proof of City Address (for city students only) Families with no proof of address, contact the district liaison for assistance.

Requirements for new pre-k and kindergarten students:

-Pre-K: Children must be 4 years of age on or before August 15 for the upcoming school year.

-Kindergarten: Children entering kindergarten shall be five ( 5) years of age on or before August 15 for the upcoming school year.

-Proof of Age: A Birth Certificate or hospital record

-Pre-K & Kindergarten: NEW Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form ( PH-4103)

-Health Examination: Physical to be filled out in the top right hand corner of form -Social Security Card

-Proof of income (for Pre-K only) IE: 1st Page of Income Tax or Zero Income Document

-Proof of city address (Kindergarten Only): Parents must bring the previous month’s electric bill.

When registering, if the electricity is not in your own name, you must submit a signed legal affidavit obtained at the school and present it with the electric bill. The person whose name is on the electric must be present.

Tuition for Non-Resident Students:

-The tuition fee for Dayton City School is $400.00 cash/check per child. (Updated Tuition Fee as of March 2022)

-Non-resident students shall be admitted to Dayton City School on a space available basis according to the following priorities:

-Children of Dayton City School faculty

-Children of Dayton City School staff members

-Children of all other City of Dayton employees

-Tuition cost of $400 per student for out of city students is set by the City of Dayton Board of Education, and shall be paid in one installment at the time of registration. Tuition fees are not refundable (unless due to lack of space).

Please be advised that the final enrollment of your child in Dayton City School depends on the number of city students that register.

Registration packets (both in English and Spanish) are available at www.daytoncity.net under Registration. They may be printed and returned on April 29 and 30.