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Current Family Registration Guide

Early Registration!
If you have a child that will turn 5 years old by September 1, 2023, or a student who has been invited to take part in the 2023 Elementary Summer Program, early registration is open.
You will use your Campus Parent account to register ALL of your students at the same time before Annual Registration opens on April 1st!

Please review Steps 1 & 2 prior to completing your online registration.

Registration for 2023-24
Opens April 1st!

All currently enrolled students MUST be registered no later than May 31st!

This year we will be closing the registration window for currently enrolled students on May 31st.
Parents who have not registered their students by this date will have to wait for Late Registration to be announced in June.
Once we have reviewed all applications submitted by the deadline, and contacted families for required documentation, we will open Late Registration.

(Please read all of the information below before starting the annual registration)

Late Registration (currently enrolled students)

Students registered after the deadline may see a delay in transportation or classroom assignment, may not be able to attend summer school or sports camps or participate in IHSA activities.

Students in middle and high school not fully registered by July 17th will not have access to their schedules until full registration is complete.

Online registration is submitted

Residency and other required documentation turned in and up-to-date

Health requirements turned in)

Please do not delay, register today!

STEP 1 - Online Registration using your Infinite Campus Parent account
Once logged in, please go to the MORE tab on the left side of your screen, select MORE, and Online Registration, then Existing Students so you can register all of your students at one time, including new Kindergarten students, younger children you would like tested for preschool and private school transfers. (See Using Infinite Campus Parent information below.)

Unfortunately, smartphones cannot be used to fill out the Online Registration Application

STEP 2 - Contact your school
You will need to provide your application number, required documentation and forms or changes to household information.

Registration fees have been waived for the 2023-24 school year.

Detailed Instructions

Step 1
Using Infinite Campus Parent

Families who currently have students enrolled at U-46 please use this link to login to Infinite Campus Parent.
ALL students are required to be registered annually.

Once Logged in, please go to the MORE tab on the left side of your screen and select Online Registration from the center section.
You will be registering all of your students at the same time.

2023-2024 :
For families that will have a new kindergarten student for the 2023-24 school year, please choose EXISTING STUDENTS.
You will be adding your kindergarten-age child to the STUDENT section after you have reviewed and updated your existing students on the same application.

If your kindergarten age child is listed in the Non-U46 section, there is a checkbox to add them as a student. Do not add children to Non-U46 students, if you wish to enroll or have them screened for preschool services. Only add them as students.

If you have moved, you may enter your new address into the application. Please contact your school to provide them with current proof of residency.

If you have already submitted your registration for the current year and need to add a new student, you can use New Student Registration.

Our application year is now set for the 2023-24 school year. If you are new to the district for the remainder of the current year, your application will be good for both years.

Please write down your application number for future reference. The application will pull in all of your current information. Please review each section before adding your new student.
Once all sections are completed, use the red submit button, then contact your school.

Please keep your application number handy.

Step 2
When contacting your school

Please be prepared to provide your application number, required documentation and forms or changes to household information.
Even though your child is already enrolled, annual registration and up-to-date docuemtnation is required.

Please call your school in advance, they may require an appointment.

You MUST contact your school

If you have added new students

Need to turn in required documentation or forms (See Printable Forms below)

Recently moved or have other information to update

Have a lease or use an Affidavit of Resident form

Need assistance with registration

All new students will need the following (See Printable Forms below)

Birth Certificate*

Proof of Residency from Category A + B as listed on the Proof of Custody and Residency form

Physical and Immunization updates will be due prior to the first day of school

Consent for Release of Records from previous school

Kindergarten Registration Assistance by School

The link below will provide a list of schools and when they will be offering assistance with registration. Those listed in yellow will be hosting a walk-in registration event for their families who need assistance. All other schools are by appointment only. Please call the number listed for your school.

Click Here for Event Listing

Registration Checklist

If you are not sure if you have completed all of the requirements for enrollment, use this link to our Registration Checklist, please use your Campus Parent account login. This will show you a listing of all students you have submitted an application for, the application number, and any required documentation needed for that student that we have not yet received. There is even a link to print out your proof of enrollment.

Find your school

Not sure what school your child should attend? Please use our searchable database Here, just enter your address and the student's grade level.

Additional Information

Instructions for using a student Chromebook for OLR
We know that parents may not always have access to a computer; we have added a feature to the student Chromebooks that we highly recommend for access to Online Registration. Please follow the instructions below.
- Have your student login to their computer (parents cannot login on their own)
- A Bookmark has been created for Campus Parent
  - Go to: U-46 Link
  - Select: Campus Parent Login for Registration
  - PLEASE NOTE!
    
    Do NOT save your password to the student computer
    
    Do NOT give your child your Campus Parent Login, this is your personal information!
    
    Students can NOT register themselves
  - Follow the Instructions for Online Registration
Printable Registration Forms

In addition to the Online Registration (OLR) application there are other documents schools collect. Listed below are the most often requested forms that you can print and email to Registration@u-46.org.

We have included a brief description to help you determine which ones you will need for your children. Each child will need their own set of documents.

Proof of Custody and Residency (click here to print in English or Spanish)

This form is required for new students, students who have moved to a new address, or have had a change of guardianship. Two (2) proofs of residency must accompany this form. Instructions and the acceptable types of documentation are listed on the form. Each student will need their own form, which must be signed and dated.

Health Services: Pre-Admission Health form (click here to print)

This form should be filled out for all Pre-K and Kindergarten students new to the district. This prints in English and Spanish.

For more information on Health Requirements please use this link to the Health Services Reminders and Forms website.

Home Language and Language & Education Background forms (click here to print)

Parents of ALL new students PreK-12 registering in the district will complete the Home Language Survey on their Online application.

For any student with a YES response to either question on the Home Language Survey parents will need to also fill out a paper Home Language Survey and the Language & Educational Background form.

For your convenience we have put these two forms together in the above link. The Home Language Survey prints in multiple languages, the Language & Educational Background form prints in English and Spanish.
For more information please visit the English Learners Website.

Consent for Release of Records (Click here to print in English or Spanish)

This allows the district to obtain records from your child's previous school on your behalf.
Registration Fees
The U-46 School Board of Education has approved a one-time waiver of all K-12 instructional fees for the 2021-22 school year. The District will instead cover the cost of these registration fees, totalling about $2.3 to $2.5 million, as a measure to help families who have struggled financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Optional fees such as for Driver’s Ed and other athletic sports participation will still be collected.

Optional fees must be paid at your child’s school. See your school’s website for more information. Optional fees include: Parking permit, customized yearbook, activity card fees.

Accepted forms of payment:
- Online payment: Debit/Credit Card and checking/savings account payments accepted online. No processing fees charged! Payments may be made through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Sign in to the Parent Portal and then click on "Fees" from the left side of the page.
- Payment in person:
- For Athletic Fee payment options, please see your High School’s Athletic Website
Residency
All students are required to have proof of residency in the School U-46 boundaries. If you are new to the district, recently moved, using a lease or affidavit, you will need to update your proof of residency at your school. The following is required to prove residency:
1. Proof of Custody and Residency Form - English or Spanish
2. Two (2) Proofs of Residency as indicated in the form above
3. Affidavit of Resident Regarding Residency of Others - English or Spanish This form is only needed if the parent/guardian does not own or lease their residence. This form MUST be updated annually.
If you are having difficulties with housing or cannot provide the required residency documentation, please contact Project Access at 847-888-5000 ext. 6768 or 6765.

Please note: Certain proofs of residency require annual updates, or when a document expires. If requested, the information will need to be turned into your child’s school before enrollment is considered complete. ALL Affidavits of Residency and leases must be updated annually.

The district reserves the right to investigate any claim of residency or request current documents and forms in order to determine residency.

Click here to find your school’s phone number and website.
Health Requirements

Students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th, and 12th grade are required to submit health records to the school. Click here to see the requirements for your student. As an option, you may upload your child's physical and/or immunization records right to the Registration Application, or you may email them to the Health Services Department. For questions, please email healthservices@u-46.org
Registration Status/Registration Checklist
To be fully registered, the following must be completed:
1. Online registration application submitted and approved
2. Approved Proof of Residency on file at each school
3. Up-to-Date Medical Information on file at each school
4. Required Fees Paid in Full
Registration Checklist
Use this link to the Registration Checklist. The login uses your Campus Parent Username and Password. The Checklist shows which of the above items are missing for each student, or if their registration is complete.

From the Checklist you can also print a Proof of Enrollment letter for each student.
Early Childhood Information

All students should be added to the application, no matter what grade or school. Below is information regarding our Early Childhood program.

2022-23 Kindergarten Registration

There is still time to register, please begin registration online.

Please use these links for more information about Kindergarten Registration.

Please click here for more information about Kindergarten on the Early Learners website.

To be age-eligible to enter kindergarten next fall, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2022. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate and two documents showing proof of residency within U-46 boundaries. No fees will be collected at this time.

Preschool
Preschool age children need to be screened in order to qualify for placement. Please call 847-888-5000 ext. 6094 to make a screening appointment. New or returning preschool students will not be scheduled into a class until all required paperwork is received.
Transportation and Busing Questions?

NOTE:
If you do not have access to a computer or tablet, printer or are unable to scan documents, please contact your school or contact us below.
Note: Due to the high volume of phone calls, we will be returning voicemails in the order they are received. We apologize for the delay.
If you know your child's school, you should contact them directly to set up an appointment to finalize all your registration requirements.

For general registration questions, please contact the Registration Office
Email: Registration@u-46.org
or call 847-888-5000, ext. 5715 for English or 5016 for Spanish

For more information on Early Learners, please visit these websites:

Kindergarten Information
https://www.u-46.org/Page/10342

Preschool Information and Screenings *Registration is not a guarantee of placement in our preschool program
https://www.u-46.org/Page/7936
or call 847-888-5000, ext. 6991 or email earlylearners@u-46.org

After you have registered, if you are interested in the District's award-winning Dual Language program Please Click Here for the DL Informational Meetings Schedule, this program is open to incoming kindergarten and 1st grade students.

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