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    Requirements for Enrolling New
    and Transfer Students

    THE STUDENT MUST LIVE IN PUTNAM COUNTY TO ATTEND PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

    Students must be 5 years old by August 15th to register for Kindergarten.

    IN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD TO REGISTER AT BURKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THE FOLLOWING IS NEEDED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS:

    1. PROOF OF RESIDENCY

    A.     (1 of the following) Property Tax Receipt for previous year, rent receipt, lease from landlord, or payment of insurance of property

    B.    (1 of the following) Current bill, WIC, Bank Statement, check stub

    NO LICENSE OR PERSONAL LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED

    ADDRESS WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION

    2.    BIRTH CERTIFICATE (a certified copy with an official number and seal) NO MOTHER’S COPY

    3.   SOCIAL SECURITY CARD (copy)

    4.    TENNESSEE SHOT RECORD (from a health care provider, NO BLUE CARD)

    5.   PHYSICAL (with in the year of the school start date, from health care provider)

    6.   PROOF OF CUSTODY (if the student in not living with one or both parents)

    7.   PARENT/GUARDIAN ID

    For more information or questions call Lorna Matheney at Burks Elementary School:       931-839-7641 phone    931-839-6683 fax

    Email Address:  matheneyl@pcsstn.com