Eligibility

You must be a legal resident of the Shaker Heights City School District to attend the Shaker Heights schools. Consult a School District map or street listing to make sure your home is within the District. The school attendance laws of the State of Ohio are strictly enforced. If you are unsure whether your child is eligible to attend the Shaker schools, the staff of the Registrar’s Office will be happy to answer your questions.

Registration Procedures

The registration process takes 30-45 minutes to complete. A parent or legal guardian must appear in person at the Registrar’s Office, located in the Administration Building at 15600 Parkland Drive. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To register your child, along with proofs of residency, please bring the following original documents:

• A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport
• Complete immunization record
• Three items as proof of your residence within the Shaker Heights City School District (see below)
• Withdrawal forms from previous school, if applicable
• Divorce, custody or guardianship documents, if applicable
• Parent or guardian's photo ID
• Current special education records: must have IEP, MFE, or 504 plan, if applicable

Proof of Residence

Three items must be provided as proof of the parent/guardian's residence upon the enrollment of any child into the School District. Listed below are documents that can be used for this purpose:

• A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any two-family or single-home rental, plus two additional proofs
• A current signed lease, mortgage or purchase agreement
• A current utility bill showing the name and address of the parent/guardian
• Income or employment verification
• Tax correspondence
• Home, rental, or car insurance
• Verification from a bank or other financial institution

If you move to a new address at any time during your child’s enrollment in the District, it is your responsibility to inform school officials of your new address and bring proof of residency to the Registrar’s Office.

Kindergarten Eligibility

Ohio law requires that all children complete a formal kindergarten program. Children who are five years old on or before September 30 are eligible to attend kindergarten. Children must be at least six years old to enter first grade.

For More Information

If you have any questions, or wish to obtain registration materials by mail to complete them prior to registering in person, please call the Office of the Registrar at (216) 295-4324, or e-mail your name, mailing address, and number of school-age children to Glenda Moss, Registrar.

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