Enrolling a Student in the FHSD

To enroll a student in the FHSD, call the school in your attendance area and make an appointment for registration. The student and parent/guardian must reside within the FHSD boundaries.

Student and Parent/Guardian Documents Required for FHSD Registration

• A Birth Certificate
• Proof of Residency
• Proof of Parent/Guardian identity and relationship to student
• Emergency telephone numbers
• Additional information, as necessary

• IEP and evaluation if student is receiving Special Education Services
• Unofficial transcript or recent Report Card
• Custody papers

• Immunization Records

Student Screening

The FHSD recommends that all children be screened after age three and prior to entering kindergarten. This screening examines three areas of development: motor, concepts and language. The children will also have an opportunity for vision and hearing screenings. There is no cost for this screening. The entire process – screening and parent conferences – takes one to one and a half hours.

To make an appointment to have your child screened, please call one of the Early Childhood Family Education Centers: Hackmann Road, 851-6200; Central School Road, 851-6400 or Meadows Parkway, 851-6000. Appointment hours are Monday through Friday beginning at 8:30am. Saturday and evening screenings are available.

Kindergarten Students

Any child whose fifth birthday occurs before August 1st is eligible to attend Kindergarten during that same calendar year.

First Grade Students

Any child whose sixth birthday occurs before August 1st is eligible to attend First Grade during that same calendar year.

Students who have completed public school Kindergarten in Kansas City or a St. Louis Metropolitan Area School District are eligible to attend First Grade.

Students who have completed public school Kindergarten outside the State of Missouri are eligible to attend First Grade.

Students who have completed public an accredited Kindergarten program are eligible to attend First Grade.

Students who have attended an unaccredited school or home instructional program are not permanently placed in a grade until appropriate evaluation is made.