REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (NEW STUDENTS)

Only a parent /legal guardian can register a student. Any questions about legal guardianship will be referred to the PSD Central Office. A notarized statement does not establish guardianship. Guardianship goes through the court process and is granted by a judge.     

1. Original or certified copy of birth certificate.

2. Two proofs of residence:

   Copies of any two (2) of the following items of verification are required to prove residency. These items must include parent/guardian         first and last name, full physical address (no PO Box) and current date. Utility bills must be dated within last 30 days. Parent/guardian         must show ID and a copy made for student’s folder.

❑ Filed homestead exemption application form

❑ Voter Identification

❑ Automobile Registration (current)

❑ Mortgage documents or property deed

❑ Apartment or house lease (signatures of lesser and lessor must be notarized)

❑ Current utility bill (dated within 30 days and must show the service address)

❑ Valid Driver’s License (State ID is for identification only, NOT accepted as proof of residency)

❑ Other items approved by school district administration. (regular mail, credit card bills, bank statements etc. are NOT proofs of residency)

**Important – Remember your child will not be officially registered for school until all proper documentation is provided to your child’s school office.

3. Immunization Report:

    The primary source for the Immunization Report is the Pearl River County Health Department.

    An Immunization Report from a physician is acceptable as long as it is on the State form:

    Certificate of Immunization Compliance (MS Form 121).

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (RETURNING STUDENTS)

Two proofs of residence:

Copies of any two (2) of the following items of verification are required to prove residency. These items must include parent/guardian        first and last name, full physical address (no PO Box) and current date. Utility bills must be dated within last 30 days. Parent/guardian        must show ID and a copy made for student’s folder.

❑ Filed homestead exemption application form

❑ Voter Identification

❑ Automobile Registration (current)

❑ Mortgage documents or property deed

❑ Apartment or house lease (signatures of lesser and lessor must be notarized)

❑ Current utility bill (dated within 30 days and must show the service address)

❑ Valid Driver’s License (State ID is for identification only, NOT accepted as proof of residency)

❑ Other items approved by school district administration. (regular mail, credit card bills, bank statements etc. are NOT proofs of residency)

**Important – Remember your child will not be officially registered for school until all proper documentation is provided to your child’s school office.

      Any parent who can not produce two proofs of residency must be referred to Picayune School District's Central Office.

McKinney-Vento 

Homeless Assistance Act 

The McKinney-Vento Act provides specific rights for homeless students.

These rights include waiving certain requirements, such as proof of residency,

when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain

services, such as free lunch.