Enrollment Requirements

Students coming from another state:

  • Proof of residency - Parent/Guardian must have proof that they reside in Hancock county.  This can be an original rental agreement/a current tax statement for a home, a current gas or electric utility bill  in their name, and/or a valid WV driver's license.

  • Birth certificate - a certified birth certificate (issued by the state registrar's office) from the state in which the student was born.

  • Social Security card - An original Social Security card if possible, otherwise a copy of the card is acceptable.  A Social Security number is also acceptable.

  • Immunization record - Current list of immunizations.  Immunizations must meet newly revised entrance requirements.

  • Previous school information - Name, address, phone, and fax (if possible) of school in which the student was last enrolled.

  • Custody/Guardianship papers - If a student is living with one parent/guardian because of a divorce/separation/extenuating circumstances, a copy of the court ordered page signed by a judge indicating guardianship is required.

 

Students returning to Hancock County Schools from home school must also meet the above requirements.

 

Students coming from a different county within WV:

  • Proof of residency - Parent/Gaurdian must have proof that they reside in Hancock county.  This can be an original rental agreement/a current tax statement for a home, a current gas or electric utility bill  in their name, and/or a valid WV driver's licence.

  • Birth certificate - a certified birth certificate (issued by the state registrar's office) from the state in which the student was born.

  • Social Security card - An original Social Security card if possible, otherwise a copy of the card is acceptable.  A Social Security number is also acceptable.

  • Immunization record - Current list of immunizations.  Immunizations must meet newly revised entrance requirements.

  • Previous school information - Name, address, phone, and fax (if possible) of school in which the student was last enrolled.

  • Custody/Guardianship papers - If a student is living with one parent/guardian because of a divorce/separation/extenuating circumstances, a copy of the court ordered page signed by a judge indicating guardianship is required.