New Student Registration

To ensure accurate enrollment, Wauconda CUSD 118 requires all new students to undergo a residency verification process. To enroll your student, the following documentation must be presented:

1. Proof of Identity

   • A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate. (MUST BE PRESENTED IN PERSON)

2. Proof of Residency

   • You must provide the required number of documents from both categories below. All documents must reflect your current address within the District. (MAY BE UPLOADED DURING REGISTRATION OR PRESENTED IN PERSON)

Category I: Primary Proof of Residence (one document required)

• Most recent property tax bill (homeowners)

• Mortgage papers (homeowners)

• Signed and dated lease (renters)

• Letter from manager (trailer park residents)

• Letter of residence from landlord in lieu of lease (7:60-AP2, E1)

• Letter of residence to be used when the person seeking to enroll a student is living with a District resident (7:60-AP2, E2)

Category II: Secondary Proof of Residence (two documents required)

• Driver’s license

• Vehicle registration

• Voter registration

• Most recent cable television and/or credit card bill

• Current bank statement

• Current public aid card

• Current homeowners/renters’ insurance policy and premium payment receipt

• Most recent gas, electric, and/or water bill

If your circumstances are different than those listed above, please contact your school’s office.

Important Notice: The School District reserves the right to evaluate all evidence presented. Providing the items listed above does not automatically guarantee admission if residency cannot be verified to the District’s satisfaction.