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REGISTRATION

FRIENDSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2009-2010 NEW-TO-DISTRICT STUDENT REGISTRATION
 Does not include incoming 9th gr. from FJH* or returning FHS students

Late New-to-District Student Registration:  For any new-to-district students not able to register during the Early or Regular Registration dates.

August 24: First day of school--there will be no New-to-District student registration on this day.

August 25-28: New-to-District student registration (by appt. only)--bring completed folder with the required documents to the assigned appointment.  Appointment times are 9:00-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm.                                   

*  Note:  Incoming 9th graders from Friendswood Jr. High are not considered “New-to-District” students--they will participate in the returning student registration August 13-20. (Rev. 5/09)

RESIDENCY
Students must be residents of Friendswood ISD in order to attend FISD schools. Proof of residency must be provided to the campus registrar at the time of registration. Proof includes a current utility bill or lease agreement with name of parent / guardian and physical address. Any person who knowingly falsifies information on a form required for a student's enrollment in the District shall be liable to the District for full tuition if the student is not eligible for enrollment. Presenting a false document or record under Section 21.0313 of the Texas Education Code is an offense under Section 37.10, Penal Code. Students found to be residing outside of the District's boundaries will be immediately withdrawn from school.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION
The following items are necessary for registration:
  1. Proof of residency (Closing documents, lease agreement [signature of the leasee and property owner], or utility bill)
  2. Previous report card
  3. Student's social security card
  4. Immunization records (MUST have at time of registration)
  5. Most recent grade transcript (if not on withdrawal form)
The State of Texas, Texas Board of Health and the local school board require the following immunizations:

DTP/DtaP/DT 5 doses / 4 doses
Fifth dose is not necessary if the fourth dose was given on or after the fourth birthday.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, a Tdap booster is required for entry into 7th grade.

POLIO 4 doses / 3 doses
Students must have four doses, one of which must have been given on or after the fourth birthday. Only 3 doses are required if the third dose was given on or after the fourthbirthday.

MMR 2 doses
The first dose must have been administered on or after the first birthday.

HEPATITIS B 3 doses

HEPATITIS A Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, 2 doses are required for entry into Kindergarten.

VARICELLA 1 dose given on or after the first birthday. Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, 2 doses are required for entry into Kindergarten and 7th grade.

MENINGOCOCCAL Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, one dose is required for entry into 7th grade.

Helpful Link:
http://www.immunizetexas.org
Information in Spanish can be obtained from this site.
**The day, month, and year of vaccine administration must be recorded on all new school records.
TB test is not required.
The above immunization requirements must be met BEFORE an F.H.S. STUDENT will be allowed to attend school.
 
TRANSFERS

FISD does not accept transfer students who do not reside within district boundaries unless the student becomes a non-resident during the course of the semester or during their 11th grade year. Families who have an executed contract to build or purchase a residence in FISD may attend on a tuition basis. Refer to FISD Board Policy FDA Local for more details.

Students transferring from another school MUST withdraw from that school before being enrolled at Friendswood High School. Documentation that must be provided to the registrar at FHS follows:

1. Proof of residence within FISD boundaries (current utility bill for water, electricity or gas; active lease or closing documents for new home ONLY)
2. Final report card and/or transcript from previous school
3. Withdrawal form from previous school (except during summer)
4. Current immunization record
5. Social Security card
6. Birth certificate
7. Parent or guardian's driver's license.

In addition, any students living apart from parents or families living with district residents must present properly notarized documents stating their intentions. Notarizable documents and Limited Powers of Attorney are available in the Counseling Center.

Due to high volumes of student entry and withdrawal at the beginning of each semester (August and January), an appointment to enroll is required. Please call 281-482-3413, X-211 for an appointment.