We Have Improved our New Family Online Registration!

Parents who have never had a student in U-46 may register online using our New Family Online Registration (OLR). Please take advantage of the opportunity to upload required documentation within the OLR if possible. You will need to contact your child's school to complete the registration process. We may contact if there are questions regarding your OLR submission or to provide additional information at a later date, prior to enrollment.

If you currently have children enrolled, or have forgotten your password, please see the instructions for Returning/Current Families, you can add new students to your application

What you will need to do:

1. Every student must be registered online. You can submit your online registration at the school or by following this link: New Family Online Registration Form. Parents of Middle and High School students should contact their school. While our buildings may not be open to the public we will be available for assistance.  (Please write down your OLR application number to help, this number will be helpful for further assistance.)
2. Provide Proof of Residency 
   1. Each new student needs a Proof of Custody and Residency Form.  - English or Spanish. 
   2. Bring two (2) Proofs of Residency as outlined in the form above.
   3. All visitors to schools are by appointment only, please contact your school to arrange document drop off.
3. Birth Certificate. A copy of the official document must be presented at the school for each new student registered. This can be uploaded to the application.
4. A Consent for Release of Records form will be needed to allow the district to obtain records from your child's previous school. - English or Spanish
5. Please see our Printable Registration Forms section below for information on additional forms you might need. 
6. Contact your school to complete the process. If you are unsure what school your child should attend, please consult What School Do I Attend?

Note: All of your children should be added to the same online registration form, no matter what U-46 School they attend. Each child's school will need to be contacted prior to enrollment.

If you have no changes to your household:

Every student must be registered online. If you already have a Campus Parent account, please login to your Campus Parent account to submit your Online Registration (OLR). Registration for 2020-21 opens April 1st, 2020. (Please write down your OLR application number to provide at your child's school if needed.)

Additional steps for household changes:
You are required to contact your child’s school if you are adding new students, or changing/updating your address. 

1. Adding a new student to U-46 in the ORL
1. If this student is listed in the Non-U-46 Student section of the OLR, please use the provided check box to add them as a student
2. If the student is not listed as a Non-U46 student, you may skip this section and go to the Student section to add them as a new student. 
3. Birth Certificates are required for each new student.
2. Proof of Residency and Updates
1. If you have a new student, have moved, have an expired/expiring  lease or use an affidavit you will need to update your proof of residency. You can fill this out at the school or use this link to print and fill out the form to bring with you - English or Spanish.
2. Also bring two (2) Proofs of Residency as outlined in the form above. 
3. Please see our Printable Registration Forms section below for information on additional forms you might need. Forms are available in a printable file to fill out and email to the school. Visitors to our schools must make an appointment first.
4. If you are unsure what school your child should attend, please consult What School Do I Attend?

Note: Only one registration application is needed no matter what U-46 school your children attend. Each new child's school will need to be contacted prior to enrollment.

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 above

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)

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

This form is needed to allow the district to obtain records from your child's previous school.

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.

Current U-46 Parents who still need to pay fees for this school year can log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Use the Fee selection on the left side of your screen. Fees are set up with a shopping cart to pay individually or in full. Between April 1st and May 31st, parents can save $20 per student by paying before May 31st. Fees will increase on June 1st for 2020-21. 

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 cannot provide the required documents, 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 registration is considered complete. ALL Affidavits of Residency must be updated annually.

The district reserves the right to investigate any household 

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

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.

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

2020-21 Kindergarten Registration

If you were unable to attend your school's Kindergarten Registration event held in February there is still time to register. 
Please contact your school to set up an appointment. 

Please use these links for more information on Kindergarten Registration and 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, 2020. 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.

All required registration fees must be paid in full to be considered fully registered and to avoid additional fees.  Required fees include: Instructional, Gifted/Academy, Driver’s Education fees*. For further information on fees, please use this Student Fees link.

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: Currently all buildings are closed to the public. 
• Cash/Money Order - Accepted at all school levels
• Debit/Credit Card - Accepted at Middle and High Schools only. 

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.

For Athletic Fee payment options, please see your High School’s Athletic Website.

*Currently all Dirver's Education classes have been canceled. 

Please visit the the Transportation website or call 847-888-5000 ext. 5095.

Thank you for your interest in our IGNITE and Middle School Gifted Programs

Note: Please check back for instructions for our 2021-22 school year. The Gifted programs are currently not accepting requests.

Step 1

Please complete an online registration:

• New Families to our district, please use this link for our online Pre-Registration Application. You will need to be able to provide proof of residency.
• Returning Families wishing to register students new to the district, if you already have students in the district, please log into Campus Parent and submit your 2020-21 registration. If your student is listed as a Non-U-46 Student, simply select the check box to move this child to the Student section. 
  
• Please write down your application number, you will need this for Step 2.

If you are unsure if your family has ever registered in our district, or have any questions, please contact the Registration Office at 847-888-5000, ext. 5715 for English or ext. 5016 for Spanish.

Step 2

Please complete this Request for Testing Form. 

Please note: registration with School District U-46 does not guarantee gifted placement or automatically enroll your child into School District U-46. This registration is required for testing. 

All students who would like to be tested for our Gifted Program must be registered with School District U-46 and live within our boundaries.

Step 3 

You will be contacted by the District for the next steps.

Thank you!