Registration Information

Welcome to Old Bridge Elementary School, an award winning school…..we hope the following information will assist you in registering your child.

Registration Requirements

The following information must be provided to the Office prior to the first day of attendance for your child:

1.  Proof of Residence in the Old Bridge school boundaries must be provided with one of the following:  a deed for residential property or contract or lease on a residential property, or a notarized Affidavit of Residency.  Additionally, two of the following showing the residence address must also be presented to school staff:  a valid driver’s license, car registration, utility bill or utility hook-up paperwork, personal property tax bill, county sticker receipt, voter registration, or other documentary evidence of similar reliability.

2.  Birth Certificate – original or certified copy (we need only to record the birth certificate number and verify the birth date, place of birth and student’s name for children born in the United States). 

3.  Child’s social security number

4.  Physical examination – A comprehensive physical examination completed within one year of public school entrance must be provided.  Physical examination forms are available in the Office.

5.  Immunization requirements:

• Two doses of MMR – one dose received on/after 12 months of age; the second dose prior to entering kindergarten
• Three doses of DTP – one dose received after the 4^th birthday unless 6 doses prior to 4^th birthday
• Three doses of OPV – one dose must have been given after the 4^th birthday unless the child received four doses prior to the 4^th birthday
• Three doses of Hepatitis B
• Varicella – all susceptible children born on and after January 1, 1998 must have one dose no earlier than age 12 months

6.  Grades, Test Scores – from previous school for first through fifth grade students

7.  Student Transfer form – required if student does not live within Old Bridge school boundaries but has a babysitter or daycare center that is within the Old Bridge school boundaries.  Transfers must be approved by the receiving principal and often approval depends on student membership.

Best time to register:  between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Please contact the Office for further information regarding the necessary forms to be completed.

Transfer From Another PWC School

Prince William County Schools Registration form must be completed

Proof of residency in Old Bridge School boundaries must be provided

Other Information

A child who has reached his or her fifth birthday on or before September 30 must be enrolled in kindergarten unless the parents or guardians notify the school that they do not want the child to attend school.

A child who will be six years old on or before September 30 must attend school.

Students who do not have all of the immunizations and a physical examination will not be allowed to attend school.  However, students may be conditionally enrolled if they provide proof of having received at least one dose of the required doses within ninety days and a physical examination recorded on the state form, School Entrance Health form. 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for next year will be held Wednesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  To enter school in September, 2009, a child must turn five by September 30, 2009.

Questions?

Contact Charlene Beckner, registration secretary, on 703.491.5614 or email at becknerc@pwcs.edu

We look forward to meeting you and your child and helping your child transition smoothly as an Old Bridge

“dolphin”. 

MATRICULA PARA EL JARDIN DE INFANCIA

La matricula para el jardín de infancia del año escolar 2009-2010 serán los días Miércoles, 1º de Abril y Miércoles, 22 de Abril de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.. Para entrar a la escuela en Septiembre del 2009, su niño debe de cumplir los 5 años para el 30 de Septiembre del 2009.

Si usted no tiene toda la información disponible en este momento, venga a Old Bridge el 1º de Abril o el 22 de abril y la Sra. Orihuela los puede asistir. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita mas detalles, por favor llame a la Sra. Orihuela, School Parent Liaison, al 703-491-5614 o al correo electrónico orihuema@pwcs.edu.