Admissions

1. Any child who has been promoted or assigned to grades 6, 7, or 8 will be admitted to middle school.

2. Upon initial enrollment or transfer from one attendance zone to another in Seminole County Public Schools, proof of residence must be presented. All addresses are subject to verification by the School Board. The following documents shall be required:

  • owned residence: a copy of the recorded deed or agreement for the deed and a certified copy of declaration of homestead exemption. If these documents are unavailable, schools may accept TWO of the following documents: utility bill, auto registration, driver’s license, or voter registration as proof that the parent(s) own and live at the residence.

b. rented or leased residence: a copy of the lease, rental agreement, or a letter from the landlord.

c. divorced parents: a certified copy of the final judgment of divorce, court custody order, a court guardianship order, or other such documents establishing the right of custody.

d. separated parents: a notarized statement that the child actually lives in the home of the parent designated in the child’s school records as the residential parent.

e. students NOT residing with parents: submit form 893 and a letter stating why student is living with the residential adult.

First Entry to the State of Florida Schools:

Before admitting a student to Florida schools for the first time, the school must have received several documents required by Florida Statutes as outlined below:

  • a certificate showing a school-entry health examination performed within one year prior to enrollment.

  • a valid HRS 680 Florida Certificate of Immunization (kindergarten through grade 12).

Entry to Seminole County Public Schools from Schools within the State:

Before admission to Seminole County Public Schools from other Florida counties, a student must have a Florida Certificate of Immunization on file.

Transfers

1. Any student who transfers from an in-state public or non-public school or out-of-state public or non-public school shall be admitted upon presentation of the following data:

  • an official letter or transcript from a proper school authority which shows a record of attendance, academic information, and grade placement of the student;

  • proof of immunization;

  • proof of date of birth;

  • proof of a medical examination completed within the last twelve months.

2. When a student transfers into a Seminole County public school from a public or non-public school or from a home education program, it will be the responsibility of the principal to determine grade level placement.

Attendance

After an absence, immediately upon return to school but no later than two (2) school days following an absence, the student must provide the school with documentation indicating that one of the following has occurred if he/she wishes that absence(s) to be excused:

  • Medical treatment by a licensed physician

  • Observance of a religious holiday

  • Law enforcement order or court subpoena

  • Death of a family member

  • Natural disaster

  • Traffic accident directly involving the student

  • Extraordinary circumstances or situations, pre-arranged, and with Principal permission.

Parents/guardians of students are expected to provide an explanation of their child’s absence(s) from school whenever such absences occur without the permission of the principal.

*Note 1: It is understood that on every occasion of sickness, a student will NOT require medical attention by a licensed health care professional. Short term, non-chronic illnesses may be documented/explained via a signed parent note. In such circumstance, the student shall suffer no academic penalty, provided that all coursework, examinations, etc. are made up within a reasonable period of time. For continued absence due to illness of 10 or more days, a doctor/health professional’s note is required.

*Note 2: A “reasonable period of time” to make-up work defined as: At a minimum, the student shall have no less than the number of days he/she was absent to complete and submit make-up is work for credit. Specific arrangements must be made with the student’s teacher.

*Note 3: A student who is absent is required to make up all coursework missed, regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain assignments upon returning to class immediately following an absence.