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The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is preparing for the new school year by holding two registration events for families on July 16 and July 24. These events aim to assist families with enrollment, providing resources such as transportation assistance, school nutrition programs, and valuable information for new and returning students. Online registration is also available for those unable to attend. The district is moving away from its traditional Back to School Expo to focus on expanding registration opportunities across two locations.
Savannah, Georgia – The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) is set to kick off the upcoming school year on August 4, and is hosting two registration events to assist families with the enrollment process. These in-person events will take place on July 16 at Southwest Middle School, located at 6030 Ogeechee Road, and on July 24 at the Family and Student Services Center, situated at 400 East Broad Street. Both events will run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Families seeking registration support are encouraged to attend, with no prior appointments needed—walk-ins are welcome.
Returning students do not need to register again; however, families who have moved must provide updated address information. For those unable to attend the events in person, online registration is available on the school’s website at sccpss.com/families/registration.
This year, SCCPSS will not host its traditional annual Back to School Expo. The decision follows the success of last year’s registration event, which saw more than 300 families in attendance. Due to this popularity, the school district has decided to expand registration opportunities to two different locations this year.
The registration events will offer valuable assistance and information on a range of topics, including:
– Registration procedures
– Transportation and bus route assistance
– School nutrition programs (notably, there is no free or reduced lunch form needed for the upcoming school year, as a federal grant has made lunches free for all students).
Additionally, families who require translation services will have access to the English Language Learners department and support from volunteers from Migrant Equity Southeast. The McKinney-Vento Homeless liaison and the Foster Care point of contacts will also be available to meet the needs of families facing challenges during the registration process.
Families preparing for registration should bring necessary documents, which include:
– Current lease or rental agreement, mortgage statement, or home purchase agreement
– Utility bill (electric, gas, or water) dated within the last 30 days
– Student’s Social Security card and photo ID of the registering parent or guardian
– Student’s last report card
– Updated immunization and eye, ear, and dental (EED) forms from a health department or physician.
Families needing to complete kinship or residency affidavits must do so in person at the registration events. Kinship affidavits are designed for caregivers without formal custody who are caring for a child, while residency affidavits are for families lacking proof of residence. Further information regarding the affidavit process can be found on the school district’s webpage.
In keeping with organizational changes, families should note that SCCPSS departments are undergoing relocations due to the Long-Range Facilities Plan. Most departments will be relocating to the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus, after the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education approved a four-year rental contract for the space, totaling approximately $2.5 million. This move is part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational facilities and support for students and families within the district.
These registration events aim to streamline school enrollment and provide essential resources for families as the new academic year approaches. By offering support and accessibility, SCCPSS hopes to foster a successful start for all students.
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Additional Resources
- Savannah Now: SCCPSS July Registration Events
- WSAV: SCCPSS Registration Assistance
- Savannah Now: Back to School Open House Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Public Education
- Fox 28: SCCPSS Registration Appointments
- Wikipedia: School Registration
