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Registration

New Families to the District

Families new to the District with a child ready to enter grades 1st - 8th or a new kindergarten student.
  • Confirm residency within District 63 boundaries using our School Locator.
    • Students attending District 63 schools must legally reside within the District’s boundaries. It is a criminal offense to enroll a non-resident student, except as allowed by law. Public school districts are supported by local tax dollars, and falsifying residency is an added burden on our taxpayers.
  • Once residency is confirmed, complete the Initial Registration Worksheet to begin the registration process.  
  • Be sure you have a certified copy of your child's birth certificate. PLEASE NOTE: if the birth certificate is in a language other than English, you must have it officially translated.
  • Once your Parent Portal account is set up, follow the step-by-step instructions. (en español) 

Note: Children Entering Kindergarten must be five years old as of September 1. 

New Families: What Happens Next?

  • Once the initial Registration Worksheet is submitted, the school will email you information about how to set up a Parent Portal account.
  • Once your Parent Portal account is set up, complete the rest of your registration through this portal. If you have technical difficulties or need assistance, email your school.

Our Parent Portal includes a “Required Documents” section. If you can, provide scanned or digital copies of your child's birth certificate and the proof of residency, as requested. In any case, you will need to provide these before your registration is approved. If you are unable to provide scanned or digital documents, you may bring your documents to the school office. 

What do I need to have on hand to register online?

You will need to have a birth certificate, proof of District residency, and completed health information forms, if possible. If it is not possible to submit completed forms at registration, please note that students can not start the school year without submitting completed forms.

Returning Families

Registration for returning students entering grades 1-8, entering kindergarten if they attended First Steps Preschool, and returning to First Steps is completed through the Parent Portal.