Registration
The Lindenhurst School District utilizes a centralized registration. Registration takes place in the McKenna Administration building, at 350 Daniel Street, room 209. Central Registration hours for the 2010-2011 school year are 8:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-3:30pm. Appointments are required. Please call the Registration/Residency office at 631-867-3055 to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions.
All students must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. In order to register your child or children in the Lindenhurst Public Schools, please be advised that there is a specific process to follow. You must provide:
- Completed Personal Data Sheet
- Completed Yearly Health Update and Health Certificate Appraisal Form (must be completed by private physician and must be stamped or signed by the physician).
- Immunization Records for the child must include child's name and must be be submitted in English and signed by a Doctor or health care provider per New York State Department of Health. An official school health record transferred directly from another school must be accompanied by a copy of the health care provider immunization record(s).
- Completed Elementary Entrance Profile Form for students entering grades K-5
- Completed Request for Release of School Records
- Original Birth Certificate (raised seal, must be submitted in English), or passport
- Recent Report Card or School Transcript for the child from previous school
- If applicable, completed Custodial Stipulation Form, accompanied by duly executed court documents indicating legal guardianship and/or custody along with the Transfer of Guardianship Affidavit and/or Parent Affidavit
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Special Education Students and the Prior Special Education Services Form
- If applicable, completed Family Application for Free and Reduced Lunch (see information in the application to determine if your child is eligible)
- Appropriate residency documentation (see below)
In addition to these pieces of information about the child, you as the parent or guardian must also present proof of residency in the Lindenhurst School District. It is required that all appropriate forms and documentation be translated into English, and it is recommended that an interpreter be present during registration to complete the process.
For homeowners, the documents required for proving residency are as follows:
- A current tax bill or mortgage document/deed
- Current LIPA Bill or a Homeowners’ Insurance Policy at the address
- Drivers’ License or other current photo identification of parent or guardian
For renters within the district or for parents or guardians who do not own a home or rent an apartment, but live with a family member that does, you must provide the following:
- Notarized Landlord Affidavit - to be completed by the Landlord/Homeowner
- Notarized Affidavit to Substantiate Residency – to be completed by the person who rents/resides in the apartment/home
- Landlord Proof of Residency: current tax bill/deed or mortgage document of landlord
- Proof of residency of the renter or persons residing in apartment/home: Please refer to the list below for residency proofs that are accepted by the District. Three (3) proofs of residency are required.
- Driver’s License or other current photo identification of parent or guardian
All of the underlined documents listed are available by clicking on the link, or you can obtain them at your local school or at the Registration Office.
Please complete the registration packet in its entirety. Any incomplete forms and/or failure to provide the proper documents will delay the registration process and result in additional appointments. Your cooperation will expedite the registration process.
ACCEPTABLE PROOFS OF RESIDENCY
- The portion of a current LIPA or Keyspan bill showing your name and address
- A lease on a home or apartment in the district, drawn up by a registered real estate agency accompanied by a rent receipt or cancelled rent check
- A copy of a pay stub showing a printed address
- A copy of a cancelled check with imprinted name and address
- A moving bill from a commercial moving company
- A copy of the printed name and address label issued by the Internal Revenue Service affixed to a current tax return or a W-2 form
- A copy of a forwarding address card that is post marked from the post office
- Social Services paperwork showing your name and address
- Other proofs as may be appropriate. Acceptance of such other proofs shall be at the discretion of the District.