Enrollment and Immunization Requirements

The Cobb County School District (District) shall admit into its schools any individual between the ages of five (5), on or before September 1, and seventeen (17), who resides with an adult, whether a parent or guardian, within the District. All youth who reside in the District who have not attained the age of 21 by September 1 are eligible for enrollment in appropriate education programs, unless they have received a high school diploma or the equivalent. Students that have dropped out of school for one quarter or more are eligible to re-enroll unless they attain the age of 20 by September 1 (See Rule JBC-R).

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Note: Non-English speaking families in need of interpretation/translation services may contact the International Welcome Center at 678-331-3086.

To help ensure that the enrollment process for your child goes as smoothly as possible, please read carefully the following guidelines:

What School Will My Child Attend?

You can easily find out what schools serve your home or potential home by using our convenient online Bus Route Finder. Just enter your complete street address to determine the correct elementary, middle and high school. If you have further questions or need more clarification, call the Cobb County School District Transportation Office at (678) 594-8000.

Enrolling Your Child In Cobb Schools?

Virtual Learning: Enrolling adults should first complete the online enrollment process listed in the red box above for their student. If interested in Full Time Virtual Learning, then the enrolling adult should also submit the Full-time Online Learning Application for their student.

Georgia law requires that kindergarten students be five years old on or before Sept. 1 and first grade students be six years old on or before Sept. 1 to be registered.

What Will The School Need To Enroll My Child?

Georgia law 20-2-690.1, requires any person, whether or not a parent or legal guardian, who has, “control or charge of any child between their sixth and sixteenth birthdays,” to enroll and send the child to a public school, private school, or home study program.

The following is a brief summary of documentation needed by any parent/legal guardian (granted through the court system), or non-parent seeking to enroll a student in the Cobb County School District (District).

If the person enrolling the student is not the student’s parent/legal guardian, the school will require the enrolling person to fully complete Form JBC-14 (Kinship Caregiver Affidavit).

There are FIVE (5) main documents required of ALL students prior to being enrolled in the District. To help ensure that the enrollment process for your child goes as smoothly as possible, please refer to the following items:

1. PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Residency as defined by the Georgia Board of Education rule 160-5-1-.28 shall mean the place where the student lives with a parent, guardian, or other person, (refer to Form JBC-14) unless the student is an emancipated minor. The student must be an occupant of a dwelling located within the school system boundaries. Proof of residence in the attendance zone in which the school is located shall be required when a student enrolls in a school and whenever a change of residence occurs, unless the student is homeless. Individuals not legally admitted into the country cannot be denied a free public education.

In order to verify residency within the District, two or more of the following items (no more than one from each category) are required:

• home ownership documentation or lease/rental agreement; and
• current utility monthly statement

2. CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION: as required by Georgia Law 20-2-771:

Georgia Form 3231 for all kindergarten and seventh grade students, all students new to Georgia and students coming from any private school must have the form signed by a licensed health-care provider or the county health department. To be enrolled in the District, ALL certificates of immunization must be marked “Complete for Attendance” OR have a future expiration date. Expired certificates will not be accepted for enrollment.

• Recommended Immunization Schedule
• State of Georgia Immunization requirements
  • Kindergarten Immunization Requirements (In English)
  • Kindergarten Immunization Requirements (En Espanol)
  • 7th Grade Immunization Requirements (In English)
  • 7th Grade Immunization Requirements (En Español)
  • 11th Grade Immunization Requirements - Meningitis Vaccine Parent Letter
• Form JGC-4 (Waiver of Immunization Requirements Due to Conflict of Religious Beliefs)
• Medical Waivers/Exemptions are a part of Georgia Form 3231 and are reviewed annually.
• Back to School 2021 Letter from Cobb & Douglas Public Health

3. CERTIFICATE OF VISION, HEARING, DENTAL, AND NUTRITIONAL SCREENING: as required by Georgia Law 20-2-770 (Georgia Form 3300) for all kindergarten and new first grade students, all students new to Georgia and any child enrolling from a private school dated within 12 months prior to the day of enrollment. However, if a student is enrolling from another Georgia public school, a completed 3300 Form will be accepted by any District school.

• Cobb & Douglas Public Health Centers

4. PROOF OF BIRTH DATE: for students enrolling in kindergarten (the age of five on or before Sept. 1) or first grade (the age of six on or before Sept 1), students new to Georgia or coming from a private school. The school will accept evidence in the order set forth below that show the student’s date of birth. Refer to Section B of Rule JBC-R (Admissions/Withdrawals) for additional entrance age requirements.

• Birth Certificate
• Military ID
• Driver’s License
• Passport
• Adoption Record
• A religious record authorized by a religious official
• An official school transcript
• Affidavit of age

5. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: According to Georgia Law 20-2-150d; An official copy of the student’s Social Security card/number is required for enrollment. However, no student may be denied enrollment for failing to provide his/her Social Security number. Any parent/legal guardian who objects to the incorporation of the Social Security number into the child’s school records may have the requirement waived by signing a statement objecting to the requirement Form JBC-4 (Statement of Objection to the Use of Social Security Number for Student Identification). However, a Social Security Number will be required by the State for a student applying for the HOPE scholarship.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED RULES:

• Homeless Children (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) Any parent/guardian who may be living in a homeless situation should complete Form JBC(1)-1 (Student Residency Statement) and contact the Homeless Education Program at 678-503-0173 for information/interview.
• International Students  During online registration, the enrolling adult must respond to the Home Language Survey (HLS) questions.  If a language other than English is identified on the HLS, students will be required to complete an English language proficiency screening.  Once the student is enrolled, the IWC will contact the family to schedule an appointment for the English language screening and/or transcript evaluation for students in grades 6-12. For elementary students in grades K-5, this process will be completed at the local school.

OTHER DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT

6. A valid transcript and a withdrawal form from the student’s previous school is essential for appropriate academic placement. Parents who can not provide a valid transcript and a withdrawal form from the previous school must fill out Form JBC-8 (Authorization to Release Records) to enroll their student on a conditional basis. Any student who is enrolling in the District for the first time in grades seven or higher must provide a discipline record from the school previously attended in order to be granted full admission status. Refer to Form JBC-9 (Disclosures Required for Conditional Admission). Form JBC-9 must be completed at the time of enrollment.

7. For those students enrolling in the Special Education Program: the parent/guardian may provide a copy of the student’s latest IEP.

8. Custodial Documents: The District may request proof of custody in situations involving multiple adults claiming control of the same student.

A complete explanation of enrollment requirements and documentation may be found in District Administrative Rule JBC-R (Admissions/Withdrawals).

Additional Information:

The School May Also:

• request proof of custody or custody documentation; or
• suggest that the adult with whom the student lives obtain legal guardianship.
• request proof of age and name verification; and
• other information the school deems necessary for proper placement.

Provide the names and phone numbers of persons who may pick up your child if you cannot be reached, and the name and phone number of your child's doctor.

See Rule JBC-R (Admissions/Withdrawals) for additional details on Admissions.

9. To apply for free and reduce meal benefits, submit an online application by visiting http://mealapps.cobbk12.org.

Cobb County Schools Georgia Pre-K Program

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) currently offers Georgia Pre-K at the South Cobb Early Learning Center located at 5891 Dodgen Road, Mableton, GA 30126. Georgia's Pre-K Program is a lottery-funded educational program for Georgia's four-year-old children to prepare them for kindergarten. Student allotment is limited by the number of classes CCSD is granted by the Department of Early Care and Learning. Due to the limited number of student allotments, an enrollment lottery is conducted in March to determine admission for the following school year. CCSD is not responsible for providing an alternative Pre-K experience for a child if they are not awarded admission. Families are always encouraged to explore all options for GA Pre-K. More information about other Pre-K programs not affiliated with CCSD can be found here.

To register or be added to the waitlist for CCSD GA Pre-K (depends on the time of year and if the enrollment lottery has already been conducted):

• SY25 CCSD GA Pre-K Registration Application Flyer (ENGLISH)
• SY25 DISTRITO ESCOLAR DEL CONDADO DE COBB SOLICITUD DE PRE-K DE GA (SPANISH)

Information concerning Special Needs Preschool can be found here.