MMSD Enrollment Times - 2020-2021

Monday, August 10, begins the enrollment process online for MMSD. You may use this link to enroll your child as a Franklin-Randall student. There are no additional enrollment steps to take other than to complete the virtual enrollment, unless your family has moved. If your family has moved, you will be required to verify your address change. This can be done by emailing our secretary, Diane Kopan, a picture of your MG&E bill or your lease. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Diane (dkopan@madison.k12.wi.us). She can assist you as needed in completing the process.

PAPERLESS ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

If your child is continuing from one grade to the next, including 4K and 5K who registered prior to August 1, and has no changes to key information, you will do the following:

• Verify the student's current information in the online enrollment application.

• Acknowledge the list of disclosures and permissions.

• You will not be prompted to print a signature page, unless you have a new address, the student's Date of Birth (DOB) and/or your current address have not been verified yet.

If you have items that need to be verified:

• The online application will prompt you to print verification to take to school for enrollment completion.

• The $3.00 convenience fee is waived for families who complete the online application and pay their fees early, between August 2 and August 15. The school fees will still apply and need to be collected.

• Enrollment for brand new students to the district is not paperless; MMSD will continue to require that new students' guardians and new adult students:

1. Complete an online enrollment application

2. Print a signature page and sign it

3. Take the signature page with the verification documents (DOB certificate and copy of lease, mortgage statement, or MGE statement) to your school.

Questions? Visit mmsd.org/enroll or contact the enrollment office at enrollment@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-663-4957.

What if my living situation is temporary or unstable?

Any school-aged student who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, living in

1. A Shelter

2. Shared housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reason

3. Car, park, campground, abandoned building, or other inadequate accommodation

4. Temporarily living in a motel or hotel due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reasons

...may enroll immediately without "proof of address." Families new to Madison may enroll in the school of residence. Current Madison families who become homeless may enroll their students in the attendance area where they are staying or, if feasible, continue to attend the school of origin.

Questions? Contact Maria Loy, School Social Worker/Culture and Climate Coach

All children who are four years old on or before September 1, 2020 (for the 2020-21 school year) and live in the Madison Metropolitan School District are eligible to participate in the Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) program.

Quick facts:

• The 4K program is an optional, tuition-free* program offered by MMSD

• It is a half-day program (AM and PM), Tuesday - Friday at MMSD sites

• 4K follows play-based learning standards to get your child ready for Kindergarten

• It takes place in many MMSD elementary schools and early care and education (ECE) centers

• 4K school supply lists are available on your school's website in the spring.

• Read some Frequently Asked Questions about the 4K program

• There is a summer school program for kids who did not attend 4K and are entering kindergarten in the fall. Learn more about Jump Start to Kindergarten

• Download the Kindergarten Packet for families (2020-21)

*There is a $40 materials fee. If you are attending 4K at an Early Care and Education Center, please contact the site Director for information on how to pay the fee.

Online Enrollment for the 2020-21 School Year opened February 24th. In school Enrollment took place on March 2nd from 2-6 pm.

Parents or guardians need to show the following documentation when they enroll their child:

• Verification page printed from online enrollment.

• Verification of your child's age (birth certificate, passport, or other official records).

• Verification of your address (lease, mortgage or recent utility bill).

• Your child's immunization record IF you did not allow access to Wisconsin Immunization Registry during online enrollment.

• Verification of parent/guardian identity and relationship; official photo ID (driver's license, passport or international government issued ID) and the student's birth certificate or court documentation providing proof of parent/guardian relationship.

Children are welcome to accompany parents to school to enroll, but they are not required to attend.

Transportation

If you live less than 1.5 miles from your child’s assigned 4-year-old kindergarten school site and wish to be considered for district-provided transportation you must complete and submit the Application for Consideration for 4K Walk Area Exception. Please submit this application by 4:00PM on Friday, August 28, 2020 to: Transportation Services, 4711 Pflaum Road, Madison, WI 53718 or email mlacount@madison.k12.wi.us.