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Required Documents

Except when a child is homeless or in foster care, in which case the child must be immediately enrolled, whenever a child of school age is presented for enrollment by:

  • a parent(s) or guardian(s),
  • school district resident, or
  • any other person having charge or care of the child,

The Pennridge School District requires that the following information be documented before enrolling the child and allowing the child to attend school:

1. Proof of the child's age
Any one of the following constitutes acceptable documentation:

  1. birth certificate;
  2. notarized copy of birth certificate;
  3. baptismal certificate;
  4. copy of the record of baptism – notarized or duly certified and showing the date of birth;
  5. notarized statement from the parents or another relative indicating the date of birth;
  6. a valid passport;
  7. a prior school record indicating the date of birth.

This list is non-exhaustive and schools should be flexible in consideration of the child’s circumstances. 

2. Immunizations required by law
Any one of the following constitutes acceptable documentation:

  1. either the child’s immunization record,
  2. a written statement from the former school district or from a medical office that the required immunizations have been administered, or that a required series is in progress,
  3. or verbal assurances from the former school district or a medical office that the required immunizations have been completed, with records to follow.

There are certain exceptions to this requirement for students who have medical/religious exemptions, are homeless, are moving or transferring into a school in the commonwealth, or who are in foster care and are not able to provide immunization records at the time of enrollment. Please consult the School Immunization Requirements BEC for more detailed information. 

3. Proof of residency
Any one of the following constitutes acceptable documentation:

  1. a deed,
  2. a lease,
  3. current utility bill,
  4. current credit card bill,
  5. property tax bill,
  6. vehicle registration
  7. Department of Transportation identification card; or a
  8. A piece of mail sent by the federal or state government such as benefits information, voter registration, or tax documents

Please note: The district may require that more than one form of residency confirmation be provided. However, this should not delay enrollment and the Pennridge School District will be flexible in verifying residency and will consider what information is reasonable in light of the family’s situation. Students experiencing homelessness are not required to prove residency to enroll in school. These students will be enrolled without delay..

4. Parent Registration Statement
A sworn statement (See Attachment A (PDF)) attesting to (1) whether the student has been or is suspended or expelled for offenses involving drugs, alcohol, weapons, infliction of injury or violence on school property (see 24 P.S. § 13-1304-A) and (2) whether the student has been or is expelled under 24 P.S. § 13-1318.1 for being convicted or adjudicated delinquent of committing a sexual assault upon another student enrolled in the same school entity must be provided for a student to be admitted to any school entity.

A school may not deny or delay a child’s school enrollment based on the information contained in a disciplinary record or sworn statement. However, if a student is currently expelled for a weapons offense, the school can provide the student with alternative education services during the period of expulsion (24 P.S. § 13-1317.2(e.1)). If a student is or was expelled for an act or offense involving a sexual assault conviction or adjudication of delinquency, the school can provide the student with alternative education services. (24 P.S. § 13-1318.1(f)).

If the disciplinary record or sworn statement indicates the student has been expelled from a school in which he was previously enrolled, for reasons other than a weapons offense, it is recommended the school review the student's prior performance and school record to determine the services and supports to be provided upon enrollment.

5. Home Language Survey
All students seeking first time enrollment in a school shall be given a home language survey in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Enrollment of the student may not be delayed in order to administer the Home Language Survey. A copy of the Home Language Survey/Attachment B (PDF) is provided at this website.