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General Information:
Welcome to Columbus County Schools online application system for Student Enrollment (K-12). The information reported in this packet will become part of your child's record. Student record information will not be released to third parties or used for purposes other than routine daily and/or emergency contact needs without the knowledge or permission of parents, or legal guardians, except in accordance with the law.
Only a parent or legal guardian may apply for Columbus County Schools. Proof of Guardianship can include a birth certificate, divorce papers, Social Services paperwork, or paperwork signed by a judge awarding custody.
Remember to inform school staff of any special needs your student may have (504 Plan, IEP, special health care needs, etc.)
All applications will be checked for accuracy. Any falsification of information may result in your application not being processed and/or denied.
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Available for 2024-2025 School Year
Columbus County Schools
2586 James B. White Hwy North
Whiteville NC 28472
Phone: 910-642-5168
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Columbus County Schools Online K-12 Enrollment Information:
We would like to welcome you and your child to Columbus County Schools! Please read through the information below to identify the documents required for enrollment. Complete all forms within this online packet in order to ensure a prompt enrollment for your child. ENROLLMENT WILL NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL ALL DOCUMENTATION IS UPLOADED VIA THE FAMILY DASHBOARD.
- Proof of Legal Name and Date of Birth (You must provide one of the following documents)
- Original or photocopy of birth certificate
- Passport
- Refugee resttlement letter (Local sponsoring agency, U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement)
- State-Issued ID
- U.S Department of State (I-94 Arrival/Departure Record)
- Student's driver's license
- Life Insurance Policy
- Certified copy of any medical record of the child's birth issued by the treating physician or the hospital in which the child was born
- Previously verified school records
- Certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a church, mosque, temple, or other religious institution that maintains birth records of its members
- Decree of Adoption
- Current Proof of Residency (You must provide one item from Group 1 and one item from Group 2 OR one item from Group 3)
- Group 1
- Copy of residential deed OR record of most recent residential mortgage statement
- Copy of residential lease
- Notarized residency affidavit from homeowner/leaseholder affirming tenancy
- HUD closing statement
- Group 2
- Any ONE utility bill or work order dated within the past 30 days, including gas, water, electric, phone or cable
- Dated within the past 30 days: payroll stub, bank statement, credit card statement
- Current vehicle registration
- Valid NC Driver's License or ID Card
- Dated within the past year: Vehicle tax bill, Property tax bill, W-2, Medicaid card
- Group 3
- Letter from approved agency (group home)
- Refugee resettlement letter
- Copy of Columbus County Housing Authority lease
The following documents are required within 30 calendar days of enrollment
- Birth Certificate
Additional Forms required for upload, if applicable
- Immunization Records
- Required for incoming PreK, Kindergartners, 7th - Graders, and students new to NC public schools
- Legal Documents are required if the child is not living with parents or if parent is proclaiming custodial rights
- Court order document
- Notarized statements are not sufficient
- NC Health Assessment Transmittal Form
- Required for students new to NC public schools
- Must be completed and signed by a licensed physician (Physicals are good for one year)
- You can find a copy of the form HERE.
- ED 506 Form - Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form for Title VI Indian Education Formula Grant Program
- You can find a copy of the form HERE.