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New Student Enrollment

New Student Enrollment Checklist:

New Student Enrollment is completed by appointment only. Please call the Guidance Office at 708-342-6522 to schedule an appointment, and possible placement testing once you have collected all required documents.

REQUIRED STUDENT INFORMATION - Students must be withdrawn from their current school before registering.
______ Illinois State Health Physical (9th Grade or more recent; out of state students must have an IL Physical)
______ Immunizations/Shots Records
______ Birth Certificate/Passport (passports are for International students only)
______ ISBE Student Transfer Form (only required if the student is transferring from an IL high school)
______ Discipline Records or Good Standing Letter (a letter stating student is not currently suspended or expelled; for those students transferring from a parochial school or from out of state)
______ Withdrawal Grades/Grades in Progress
______ Unofficial Transcript (upperclassmen and second semester freshmen)
______ IEP/Special Education Records/Section 504 Plan (if applicable)
______ 8th Grade Report Card (incoming Freshmen)
______ Standardized Test Scores (ACT, SAT, PSAT, MAP)(students without these scores may be tested prior to registration)
______ Divorce/Custody/Guardianship Papers/906 Placement Form - copies of first page, custody page, and signature page (if applicable)

REQUIRED PROOFS OF RESIDENCY FROM PARENT/HOMEOWNER

(1) of the following:
______ Most recent Property Tax Bill & Proof of Payment (canceled check, proof from cookcountrytreasurer.com,
                     and/or mortgage statement with proof of payment listed for property taxes)
______ Current Lease (with parent/guardian name & address) & Proof of Payment - Lease must be valid on the
                     first day of the school year
______ Current Mortgage Statement
______ Closing Statement for the recent purchase of residence (within the past 60 days)

(3) of the following (must include parent name & address & dated within the last 60 days):
______ Drivers License or State ID ______ Vehicle Registration ______ Most Recent Cable Bill
______ Current Public Aid card with name & address
______ Current homeowners/renters insurance policy & proof of payment
______ Current Gas Bill
______ Current Electric Bill
______ Current Water Bill

Additional information can be required. Please contact us for support and guidance in the process of welcoming you and your student to VJA!