Parents of students who are eligible to attend the Fayette County School System’s pre-K program can register their children for the 2007-2008 school year in March and April.

The state funded pre-K program is being offered at Brooks, Crabapple Lane, East Fayette, Hood Avenue, North Fayette, Oak Grove, Peachtree City and Robert J. Burch elementary schools.

Parents can begin registering their students on March 29, in conjunction with kindergarten registration, from 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Pre-K registration will continue at the schools March 30 and April 9-19. Parents can register at any time during the school day on these dates.

Registration will take place at the school the child will attend. Students must be four years old on or before September 1 to attend pre-K.

Classes are limited to 20 students each. Admission to the Pre-K program will be done by a lottery drawing April 20. Names of students living in each school’s attendance area will be drawn first. If there are vacancies after this drawing, students residing in any Fayette County area will be considered for admission.

In this case, parents are responsible for transportation to and from school. School personnel will call parents of those students whose names are drawn. School documentation must be completed at the school after a child is selected.

Parents must bring the following documentation to registration:

•Proof of Residency

a.Homeowners: A current residential property tax statement (if there is not a tax bill, then the purchasing/closing information for the residence can be used). The record must include the name of the parent/guardian, a current electric or gas utility bill/initiation of utility service and a photo ID.

b. Renters: A current lease or rental agreement consisting of the written evidence that the agreement is valid. The record must include the name of the parent/guardian, a current gas or electric bill/initiation of utility service and a photo ID.

c. Non-Renters or occupants of another person's home/residence: A designated Fayette County Schools Property Affidavit signed by the parent/guardian, as well as by the home's occupants and the property owner. The record must include the name of the parent/guardian, the student(s) being enrolled and a photo ID. The property owner must also provide the documents noted above. If help is required, please call Residency Officer Arlene Law at 770-460-3990, ext.221.

• Copy of birth certificate.

Birth certificates with the biological parents noted can be obtained from the Georgia Department of Human Resources Vital Records at 404-679-4701. Birth certificates for children born in other states can be obtained by contacting the Vital Records Department within that state (hospital certificates are not acceptable).

• Social Security card.

Once a student is accepted into the program, parents will need to provide an Immunization Certificate and Certificate of Ear, Eye and Dental Examination.

For more information about the state funded Pre-K program, contact Clarice Howard, 770-486-0149 or visit the Bright from the Start website, www.decal.state.ga.us.

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