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Welcome to the Fairview Park City School District Kindergarten Registration!
This page is for families who are registering their child for Kindergarten in the Fairview Park City School District. We are currently registering students for the 2023-2024 school year. Please review all the step-by-step instructions below to register your student successfully for Kindergarten.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected]. You can also contact the Fairview Park City School District registrar by phone at 440-356-3541.
Want to know more about our Kindergarten program at the Fairview Park City Schools? Please look at Step 4 below, "Review Frequently Asked Questions." The link to begin Kindergarten Registration is in Step 6.
Before You Begin Kindergarten Registration
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To ensure a smooth registration process, please read this page carefully.
*Note: You may experience difficulty registering on a mobile device. We recommend Firefox or Chrome browsers on a desktop computer.
Submitting paperwork for registration:
- You can upload a scanned document or a photo of a document directly onto the registration portal using the upload buttons where applicable.
- Or, you may place copies of all required documents in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and grade level and drop them off at the main office of the school your child will attend.
STEP 1: General Registration Information
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We will offer families the opportunity to complete the Kindergarten and new student registration process entirely online, no in-person registration required. Once the online registration link is available, you will be able to upload scans or photos of documents directly into the registration system.
Read all the Kindergarten and new student registration information carefully before you begin.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Fairview Park Board of Education at (440) 331-5500.
STEP 2: Review Required Documents
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Proof of Birth
One of the following
- Original or Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Baptismal Record
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Parent/Guardian Identification
One of the following
- Driver's License
- State ID
- Work Photo ID
- Passport
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Proof of Residency - A, B and C
A. One (1) of the following with your name and address:
- Current signed lease (rent receipts are not acceptable) or
- Proof of homeownership (settlement statement or mortgage bill)
B. Two (2) of the following with your name and address:
- Utility bill
- Bank statement
- Insurance bill
- Other business mail (no junk mail)
Please Note: All mail must be dated within 30 days of the registration appointment.
C. Parental Residency & Custody Affidavit
- The Parental Residency & Custody Affidavit is mandatory and must be notarized.
- Please note, if you do not have a Mortgage or Lease in your name to your current residential address and are residing with a Friend or Family member who is the homeowner, the homeowner must fill out the Owner's Affidavit and have it notarized.
- Renters: The homeowner/landlord must write a letter stating that you and your child are living with the renter on the lease, or you and your child’s name must be added as occupants to the lease.
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Immunization and Health Records
Records can be brought to school later after doctor appointments
- Copy of your child’s immunization records from their doctor
- Kindergarten Physical Form (Use when registering a new kindergarten student)
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Custody Papers
Finalized with court stamp (if applicable)
- Divorce Decree
- Guardianship or Custody
- Grandparent Power of Attorney
- Journal Entry – Case Worker (must have district of responsibility listed in the document)
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Special Education Students
- IEP AND ETR (current copies)
- 504 Plan (current copy)
STEP 3: Download Required Forms
STEP 4: Review Frequently Asked Questions
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At what age can my child attend Kindergarten at FPCS?
- Your child must be five years old by August 1, 2023.
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What is the fee for Kindergarten at FPCS?
- There is no fee to attend Kindergarten at Fairview Park City Schools (except supply fees) for Fairview Park residents.
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How do I enroll my child into Kindergarten?
- Step 1: Beginning February 17, 2023, please visit our Kindergarten Registration page to begin registration.
- Step 2: Review all the information and then click on the link to Begin Kindergarten Registration.
- Step 3: Fill out the registration in its entirety.
- Step 4: Provide the required documents to the school.
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How will I know when my child's bus will pick them up?
- You will receive school transportation information approximately one week before the start of school. You will learn more about transportation at the parent meeting.
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What supplies will my child need to bring?
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What is the cost of lunch? How do I set up a lunch account?
- Prior to the start of school, you will also receive information on how to add funds to your child’s lunch account.
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When can I meet my child's teacher?
- If families successfully register their student by April 28, they will receive a special invitation to our Blast Off to Kindergarten event in May, when they will have the opportunity to meet some of the Parkview EEC staff. The invitation will be emailed to families.
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What are the before and after school care options?
- The EEC program offers a limited number of before/after school spots. Please contact the EEC main office at (440) 356-3515 for more information.
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Is all-day kindergarten required in Ohio?
- No. Children must attend only half-day kindergarten (2.5 hours per day). Some school districts do offer all-day kindergarten, but if a family requests only half-day kindergarten for a child, the district must accommodate the family’s request.
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What if I have another question?
- Please contact the Early Childhood Education Center's main office at (440) 356-3515.
STEP 5: Learn more about Gifted & Talented Services
STEP 6: Begin online Kindergarten Registration Process
Kindergarten Registration Step-By-Step
Safety Town
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Click here to learn more about 2023 Safety Town at the Fairview Park Gemini Center
Registration begins April 3 for residents, May 1 for non-residents.