Enrollment Procedures
Students are eligible to attend school in the district in which they or their parents reside. A student who is at least five years of age and under 21 years of age on the first day of September of any school year and who lives within the district’s boundaries may enroll. Children who are four years old on or before September 1 may enroll in the pre-kindergarten program provided they meet eligibility requirements. The District requires proof of residency.
Appropriate identification documents must be provided at the time of enrollment, including immunization records and a document such as a birth certificate that shows the student’s identity, legal name and age. A copy of the student’s records from the school the student most recently attended, if the student was previously enrolled in another Texas school or in another state, is required.
Before a student can be officially admitted to the District, appropriate registration forms must be completed and signed by the student’s parent, court-appointed managing conservator or legal guardian. Students who are emancipated, married, or at least 18 years of age and living alone may complete the forms themselves.
It is a criminal offense to falsify information on forms required for student registration. A person who knowingly falsifies information on a form required for enrollment shall be liable to the district and may be charged the maximum tuition fee. [Texas Education Code 25.001(h), Penal Code 37.10]
The district will not admit any student under the age of 18 who is establishing a separate residency from his/her parent/legal guardian if:
- that student’s conduct has resulted in removal to an alternative education program or expulsion;
that student is on probation for delinquent conduct; - that student has been convicted of a criminal offense.
[Texas Education Code 25.001(d)(1)]
Proof of Residence for “New Student Enrollment”
Residing within the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD boundary is required to attend school in this district. Children should go to school where the parent resides.
The District requires “Proof of Residency.”
If you reside in the District, you will need to provide the three items below:
Must provide:
- Current utility bill (i.e. electric, water, gas) or Cable Bill
- Lease/contract or Mortgage or Closing Contract from the builder, or Tax statement that shows your recent payment on the house.
- Texas Driver’s license or Texas Department of Transportation ID Card for guardian. If guardian is not a licensed driver in Texas nor has the person obtained a TXDOT ID Card, other photo ID will be considered in combination with the birth certificate or passport of the guardian.
