Necessary Documents:

• A birth certificate or other proof of date of birth

• State law requires that a copy of a student’s state-issued birth certificate be in the cumulative folder. Schools can accept other proof of date of birth for registration, but the parent/guardian needs to provide a copy of the child’s state-issued birth certificate.

• Student's Tennessee Immunization Record 

• A complete medical exam is required for all Pre-K enrollees.  Evidence of completed exam can be presented upon registration.  A medical exam is recommended for all students in grades K-12 at the time of registration. Click for more information. 

• Proof of Custody (if applicable)

• TWO of the following Proofs of Residence:

  • Mortgage Verification (with name and address)

  • Tax Receipt (property taxes or personal property taxes)

  • Current Rental Agreement (naming tenants)

  • State/Federal Records (Federal Tax, Soc. Sec, Child Assistance Records)

  • Utility Bills (electric, gas, water/sewer, landline phone, waste disposal)

  • Current Car Insurance or Vehicle Registration (with name and address)

  • Internet, Cable, Satellite (with name and address)

  • Employment Records (with name and address)

  • Government Issued Photo ID (with name and address)

• Power of Attorney For Care of a Minor Child   form (required in certain circumstances)

Parents are encouraged to bring the following documents: 

• School records/Transcripts. Please have the transcripts translated to expedite the class scheduling process.

• Information regarding Special Education services

• Information regarding EL services

To register for Pre-K, please visit the Pre-Kindergarten Registration page.

For more information on Voluntary Pre-K in Tennessee, please visit the Early Learning page. Find resources and information for Pre-K learning at the CMCSS Learning Centers!

Families who wish to apply for Pre-K must use the link above. For questions, contact Melinda Smith at Melinda.smith2@cmcss.net or Jennifer Young at Jennifer.young@cmcss.net.

According to the State Department of Education, children entering kindergarten shall be five (5) years of age on or before August 15 of the current school year. Tennessee State Law also requires that a student going into the first grade must show proof of attendance in an accredited kindergarten program.

According to INS-A076, CMCSS does not screen for early entry into Kindergarten.

For questions regarding the registration process, contact the Enrollment Center at (931) 542-5078. 

Please contact K-12 Virtual Enrollment Specialist Ashley Pledger at (931) 553-1117 or Ashley.Pledger@cmcss.net to learn more about CMCSS K-12 Virtual School enrollment.

In Tennessee, parents have the option to educate their children at home, an option known as homeschooling or home education. Click here for more information. The CMCSS Student Services Department is the point of contact for homeschooling questions.

Relocating Within CMCSS

If your family is relocating within the district, make sure to visit your zoned school or the Enrollment Center before school starts in August to complete the transfer process.

Relocating to a New District

If your family is relocating to a different school district or state during the summer, enroll in the new district and provide them with the contact information of your previous school. The new school will reach out to CMCSS to request your records or give you further instructions.

To avoid processing delays, please verify that all fees are settled and current by checking PowerSchool or contacting the Accounting Department at Business Affairs at (931) 920-7816. They can also assist in returning any unused lunch money. Remember to return any laptops and chargers to First Aid at Gracey Avenue. This will ensure that your records are promptly forwarded to your new school.

For additional questions regarding transfers or summer withdrawals, contact the Enrollment Center at 931-542-5078.