Registering Your Children in 草榴社区 County Schools

  • All 草榴社区 Schools Participate in Online Registration

    If you are new to 草榴社区 County Schools or have questions about your child’s zoned school, please call our district's Student Services Department at 205-379-2165 or contact the local school in your area.

    If you need assistance identifying the school for which your child is zoned, use this online interactive tool to find your student's school.

Should I Complete NEW or RETURNING Student Registration?

  • New Student Registration

    The 2024-2025 New Student Registration form is for students who have not been enrolled at any school in 草榴社区 County during the 2023-2024 school year. Students entering kindergarten for the first time in 草榴社区 County and any other K-12 students joining us from a different school district should complete the New Student Registration form online. Parents of 草榴社区 pre-k students who will move up to kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year will need to complete Returning Student Registration (below). 

    Click One of the Following to Register a NEW STUDENT for the 2024-2025 School Year:    |   

    Click Here For a List of Items Required for Residence Verification in 草榴社区 County Schools

    Frequently Asked Registration Questions

     

    Returning Student Registration

    Parents whose students completed the 2023-2024 school year in 草榴社区 County Schools will complete Returning Student Registration. Students are considered to be “returning” even if they are moving up to the next grade level at a different school campus or if they are transferring to a different 草榴社区 County school. 

    NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT FIRST. Links with instructions to create an account can be found below. 

     

    Pre-Kindergarten Registration

    Pre-k registration is handled by the local school. If your child is enrolling in a 草榴社区 County pre-k, you will not complete registration online.

New Students for the 2024-2025 School Year

    1. If you are a new student to 草榴社区 County for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, please keep scrolling to the section below titled "New Students for the 2024-2025 School Year."
    2. New students will be registered using a DIFFERENT link from returning students.
    3. No snapcode is needed for new students.
    4. Access the link for registration for NEW STUDENTS by clicking on the hyperlinked text below.
    5. All information will be able to be uploaded via the online portal.
      1. This includes items required for residence verification and new student documents (birth certificate and immunization).
      2. Parents choosing not to upload documents through the online process will be able to present them to the local school. 
    6. The local school will verify documents submitted for residence verification and new student documents. (Parents should contact the local school regarding questions or available times to present the documents.)
    7. Registration is not completed until both the online registration process has been completed AND residence and new student documents have been verified.
    8. If you do not know what school you are zoned for, use .

Returning Students for the 2024-2025 School Year

  • We are excited to continue the returning student registration process for the 2024-2025 school year through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. SNAP codes are no longer necessary or required to register.  

    We hope to provide a smooth registration process as it is always our goal to provide excellent customer service to our parents! 

    Need a 草榴社区 PowerSchool Parent Portal Account?
    1. Open the internet browser on your computer.
    2. Type in the address bar.
    3. Click the "Create Account" tab and then the "Create Account" button.
    4. Enter the Parent Account details to create the username and password.
    5. In the "Link Students to Account" section, enter the name of your student(s) and relationship.You'll also need the unique access ID and access password shared on your child's end of year report card for each child to whom you wish to link your account.

    Have a 草榴社区 PowerSchool Parent Portal Account?
    1. Log in to the Parent Portal at
    2.Select the student you wish to register along the top.
    3. In the menu on the left-hand side, select Returning Student Registration (2024-2025). 
    4. Agree to the terms and conditions.
    5. Select Begin Forms.

Items Required for Residence Verification in 草榴社区 County Schools

  • Single Party Residence

    • Current Lease or Deed
    • 2 Current Utility Bills (Power, Water or Gas)
    • Parent/Guardian Picture ID
    • Birth Certificate
    • Current Alabama Immunization Form

    2nd Party Residency
    Any person unable to produce residence documentation, as listed above, may prove residence as instructed below.

    • Provide the local school with the documents below.
    • The local school administrator will provide you with the information needed to complete your 2nd party residence requirements.

    Property Owner:

    • Copy of Lease or Deed - If the property is leased, the parent of the student is required to be added to the lease
    • 2 Current Utility Bills (Power, Water or Gas)


    Parent of Student:

    • 2 Proofs of Residence (Acceptable items include: Car Insurance, Bank Statement, Medical Bills, Current Pay Stub, Car Tag Receipt, Proof of Medicaid or Health Insurance)