Determining the School
Parents who are uncertain as to which school their child will attend should phone the school system’s attendance department at 305-883-5651. Although there is no cut-off date for registering, students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays and to assure they can attend school on opening day.
Age Requirements
Students entering pre kindergarten classes must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1.Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.To enter first grade, students must be 6 years old on or before Sept. 1, and should have successfully completed kindergarten.
Documents Needed
Entering for first time: Students entering Miami-Dade public schools for the first time must present the following documents: proof of age; proof of a current physical examination including a tuberculin skin test (including analysis of the test and appropriate follow-up if necessary) and a certificate of immunization; and proof of current address in the form of a lease, a utility deposit receipt or a statement from a real estate broker or an attorney verifying the address. If the parent or guardian is unable to provide verification of address, they will be referred to the appropriate region office.
Transferring from other districts: Students transferring from other school districts should provide their most recent report card or other records from the last school they attended.
Foreign-born students: Foreign-born students, including permanent resident aliens, will follow the same procedures indicated for the native born. First time students, both foreign-born and transfers from other states, may register at their schools
Student Registration Guide for Parents:
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Student Registration Packet for Parents:
English | Spanish | Creole