Pre-enrollment for grades K-5 begins March 3

Enrollment is about to begin for Mustang Public Schools for the 2008-2009 school year. Parents of students NEW to the district for all grades can enroll their children beginning March 3 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Belinda Rogers, assistant superintendent, said enrolling children as soon as possible is critical for preparation for the upcoming year.

“When parents enroll their children in March, we have more accurate numbers on what our student population will be in the fall,” Rogers said. “This enables us to hire the correct number of teachers, order textbooks and plan appropriately for all the needs of our students.”

Enrollment in morning or afternoon kindergarten is also on a first-come, first-serve basis. Early enrollment gives parents a better chance of choosing the time that is best for their family.

Some requirements for enrollment are different, depending on the age of the child. Please read the following information carefully. Anyone with additional questions may contact Mustang Public Schools at 376-2461. The following information also appears on the District Web site.

To enroll, parents must bring the following with them:

1. Two proofs of residency. Acceptable proofs include gas, water, electric bills, warranty deed statement, ad-valorem tax statement, mortgage statement, rental agreements, or a realtor’s or construction contract. However, the intent to build a home does not constitute legal residency. If a home is in the process of construction, and a copy of the construction contract with the local address can be filed with the school system, a resident shall have approximately forty-five (45) school days from the date of initial enrollment to establish permanent residence in the home under construction. Telephone, Internet, Cablevision bills, checks and drivers’ licenses will not be accepted as proofs of residency.
2. A current immunization record. Acceptable immunization documents include a record provided by a licensed physician or a public health authority. These documents must include dates and a signature, or stamp of the physician or health department official. A comprehensive list of the immunization requirements by age appears on the District Web site at http://www.mustangps.org/enrollment.html.
3. An official birth certificate: Parents must bring an official (certified) copy of the child’s birth certificate. Certified copies of birth certificates can be obtained from the Vital Records division in the state where the child was born. To obtain a copy of a birth certificate for a child born in Oklahoma, visit the Vital Records Service Room at the Oklahoma State Department of Health, 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City. The office is open Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 271-4040 for more information or for instructions on obtaining a birth certificate by mail. For information on obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate for children born outside of Oklahoma, National Center for Health Statistics provides a list of Vital Record agencies at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm.
4. Students entering second through fifth grade need to bring a withdrawal form from the last school they attended or the last report card showing the school’s name and address for a record request.
5. Legal papers if applicable: custody, guardianship, adoption, name change, etc.