Park Ridge - Niles

Registration materials for 2012-13

Welcome to District 64!  We're glad you've decided to enroll your child in our schools.

When?
Registration for the 2012-13 school year for students who will be entering kindergarten or transferring to a District 64 school is now ongoing. 

Who?
To register for kindergarten in 2012-13, a child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2012.

Where?
For school contact information, click here.  Need help identifying your local school?  Consult the map of school attendance zones or stop by any school or the District 64 office at 164 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, to check a full-size map.

How?
To receive a registration packet:  call your neighborhood school or the District 64 office at 847-318-4300 to receive a packet by mail; stop by the school to pick up a packet; or download the materials below and link to the Health Services page for the required health forms.

Registration materials for 2012-13:

1.  Welcome letter from Supt. Bender 2012-13

2.  Registration checklist 2012-13

3.  Enrollment form 2012-13

4.  Home language survey 2012-13

5.  Internet authorization letter/form 2012-13

6.  Media permission form 2012-13

7.  Race/ethnicity letter/form 2012-13

8  Childcare options for children entering kindergarten 2012-13

9.  Waiver of student fees & eligibility for free food services letter 2012-13

10.  Students experiencing homelessness letter 2012-13

Health materials for 2012-13:  Available on the Health Services page

If you are interested in learning about requirements for early entrance, please contact the District 64 Pupil Services Department at 847-318-4337.  All applications must be received by March 23, 2012 for the 2012-13 school year.

Transition to Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Read Surviving Middle School  --  straight talk about middle school, to get you headed in the right direction.  (Updated Spring 2012) Written especially for grade 5 students (in the spring) or students transferring to District 64 middle schools

 

 

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 ***This section is for transfer registration for CURRENT 2011-12 School Year only***

Call the school office for a packet of materials or download the items below along with the health forms.  

1.  Welcome Letter from Superintendent Bender 2011-12
2.  Registration Checklist 2011-12
3.  Enrollment Form 2011-12
4.  Proof of Residency Information 2011-12   

• Affidavit of Residency Form (if required)

5.  Home Language Survey 2011-12
6.  Internet Authorization Form 2011-12
7.  Permission/Release Form 2011-12
8.  Race and Ethnicity Letter and Data Form 2011-12

The student's certified birth certificate along with three proofs of residency are required at registration.

Important Information for Children Experiencing Homelessness - click here

Families also may be interested in child care options for kindergarten 2011-12 (PDF).

Instrumental music -- Registration information also is available for students entering grades 4-8 about the band and orchestra music program.  In addition, you may contact the department at 847-318-4223 for more details.

Please see the Health Services page for detailed information on the requirements and needed forms for kindergarten/new student registration.