February 22, 2007- For Immediate Release
Columbia County Schools – 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, GA 30809
For more information contact Phyllis Means at 706-541-2723 ext. 5217

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration in Columbia County is scheduled for March 19 through March 30 from 9:00 until 2:30. Children should register at the elementary school in the designated school zones in which they reside. Children registering for the new school at Grovetown should register at the school for which they are zoned presently (Grovetown Elementary, Euchee Creek Elementary, Lewiston Elementary, Brookwood Elementary). For exact zoning information, search the Columbia County Schools website (www.ccboe.net) under Our Schools.

To be eligible for kindergarten registration, children must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1, 2007.

The following information is required for registration:

iA certified copy of your child’s birth certificate

iGeorgia Certificate of Immunization (Ga. Form 3231)*

iGeorgia Certificate of Eye, Ear, and Dental Examination - also called “3-Point Testing” (Ga. Form 3300)*

Note: Clarification of law – A current Form 3300 issued within twelve (12) months of the date of entry is required for kindergarten.

iProof of residency (current gas, water, or electric bill)

* The required health forms may be obtained from private physicians, Fort Gordon medical personnel, or the Columbia County Health Department.

Grades One – Five Registration

(New to the Columbia County Public School System)

Children, new to the Columbia County Public School System, are also requested to register for Grades One – Five from March 19 through March 30, 9:00 until 2:30. Children should register at the elementary school in the designated school zones in which they reside; proof of residency (current gas, water, or electric bill) should be brought when registering. A copy of the most recent report card or grade report should be brought to registration to ensure correct grade placement. All immunization requirements should be up to date. Children new to Columbia County School System, registering for the new school at Grovetown, should register at the school for which they are zoned presently (Grovetown Elementary, Euchee Creek Elementary, Lewiston Elementary, Brookwood Elementary).

Parents are encouraged to bring the enrolling student’s social security card to registration (K-5).

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