Every child of school age who is a resident of a Pennsylvania school district is entitled to a public school education.  This entitlement and the requirements to secure enrollment discussed throughout this BEC apply equally to resident students residing with their parent(s); to non-resident students living with a district resident who is supporting the child gratis and seeking enrollment under 24 P.S.§ 13-1302; to nonresident students living in a facility or institution; and to nonresident students living in a foster home.  Provided that the required enrollment documentation described herein is provided, the school district or charter school must enroll non-resident children and permit them to attend school.  A child should be permitted to attend school on the next school day after the day on which the child is presented for enrollment; and in all cases within five (5) business days of the school district's receipt of the required documentation (22 Pa. Code § 11.11 (b)).

 

Prior to your appointment, you will need to pick up a registration packet for completion. Registration packets are available on the right hand side of this page, or at the following locations:

 

Central Administrative Offices

1091 Broad Street

Johnstown, PA  15906

 

Greater Johnstown Elementary School

196 Westgate Drive

Johnstown, PA  15905

 

Greater Johnstown Middle School

220 Messenger Street

Johnstown, PA  15902

 

Greater Johnstown High School

222 Central Avenue

Johnstown, PA  15902

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

 

Except when a child is homeless, whenever a child of school age is presented for enrollment by a parent, school district resident, or any other person having charge or care of the child, the school district or charter school shall require that the following information be documented before enrolling the child and allowing the child to attend school:

 

• Proof of the child's age:  Any one of the following constitutes acceptable documentation: birth certificate; notarized copy of birth certificate; baptismal certificate; copy of the record of baptism-notarized or duly certified and showing the date of birth; notarized statement from the parents or another relative indicating the date of birth; a valid passport; a prior school record indicating the date of birth
• Immunizations required by law Acceptable documentation includes: either the child's immunization record, a written statement from the former school district or from a medical office that the required immunizations have been administered, or that a required series is in progress, or verbal assurances from the former school district or a medial office that the required immunizations have been completed, with records to follow.
• Proof of Residency: Acceptable documentation includes; a deed, a lease, current utility bill, current credit card bill, property tax bill, vehicle registration, driver's license, DOT identification card.  A district may require that more than one form of residency confirmation be provided.
• Photo ID

Please note that if all necessary documentation is not provided, along with your completed registration form, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.