What to Bring to Your Registration Appointment

The following items listed below are required for registration. Failure to have these may delay the registration process.

1. PHOTO ID OF PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN

2. PROOF OF RESIDENCY - acceptable documentation includes two (2) of the following:

  • A current deed
  •  A mortgage statement (no more than three months old)
  •  An active residential lease agreement
  •  A utility bill (no more than three months old)
  •  An internet bill (no more than three months old)
  •  A credit card bill (no more than three months old)
  •  A bank statement (no more than three months old)
  •  A tax bill (no more than three months old)
  •  An insurance document (no more than three months old)
  •  A piece of mail sent in the past three months by the federal or state government such as benefits information, voter registration, or tax documents 

3. PROOF OF STUDENT'S AGE - Students must be 5 years of age by August 1 to start Kindergarten. 

  • Original state issued birth certificate
    • Note: SMSD cannot accept birth certificates issued by the hospital.
  •  Valid passport
  • Baptismal certificate
  • Notarized statement from the parents / guardians indicating date of birth
  • Prior school record indicating the date of birth

4. IMMUNIZATIONS

  • Immunization records either from the previous school district or a medical office that shows the required immunizations have been completed or a required series has begun, with a record to be sent.  Written statements are required for religious and medical exemptions.

5. PROOF OF GUARDIANSHIP (if applicable)

  • Court document or notarized document naming you as the legal guardian
  •  Notarized PDE Guardianship Affidavit - These guidelines are set by PA Public School Code section 24 P.S. §13-1302. (This form is available during registration).

The following documents are not required for registration, but are very helpful for school personnel:

  • Educational records, i.e, report card (K - 8) or transcript (9 - 12)
  • Custody order (if applicable)
  • Special Education documents (IEP, ER, RR, NOREP)  
  • GIEP and / or NORA
  • 504 Plan

CLICK HERE for a printable checklist of what to bring to your registration appointment.