Registration/Enrollment

WELCOME!

The enrollment process for parents of children who plan to attend school in the Carlynton School District is outlined below. If you are interested in Kindergarten enrollment or Carlynton Cyber Academy, please reference the tabs above to be taken directly to those pages.

For questions about enrollment please contact Brittany Etkins.

Brittany Etkins
Phone: 412-429-2500 ext. 3527
Email: brittany.etkins@carlynton.k12.pa.us

Welcome to Carlynton School District!

Please find below our step-by-step enrollment process.

Step 1: Pre-Registration Submission

To begin registration, click on the school year below to complete the New Student Registration form. A separate form must be completed per student you are registering. This will begin the pre-registration process.

o 2026-27 School Year

Step 2: Pre-Registration Processing

After the online pre-registration form is submitted, a notification will be sent to a school official to review, process, and approve or reject your pre-registration. This can and will only occur during the school day.
Please allow up to two school days for your pre-registration form to be processed. Please note, pre-registration approvals may be delayed during the summer months due to planned PowerSchool outages and system updates. Please allow up to five business days during the summer months.
Once your pre-registration form is processed and if approved, you will receive a confirmation email from PowerSchool with instructions that include details for the next steps for your student registration. Please check your spam/junk folder for this email.

Step 3: Required Documentation

Certain forms within the online enrollment application include a file upload feature for submitting required documentation. Please note, you will only be able to do one file upload per form. Forms that require multiple pieces of documentation must be on the same file upload.
According to Pennsylvania School Code and Carlynton School Board Policy, the following items MUST be presented at the time of student enrollment.

The child's birth certificate, passport or baptismal certificate
Two proofs of the parent/guardian residency from the approved list below

Proof of residency documents:
- Current deed, lease, mortgage statement or proof of tax registration with Keystone Collection Group
- Driver’s license (If not expired and has current address), utility bill (within the last 30 days), current automobile registration, tax statement, pay stub, public assistance or medical assistance card

3. Additional Required Documentation

The child's up-to-date immunization records (see additional information below)
Completed physical and dental exams
Parent/guardian ID to be scanned into the school's Raptor visitor management system
Court-ordered custodial agreements (if applicable)
Special education paperwork (if applicable)

Step 4: Enrollment Review Process

Upon submission/completion of the online enrollment forms, the information is reviewed by a school official. Families will be notified by email or phone if any required information or documentation is incomplete or missing.

Immunization Records Information

● Immunizations required:

● 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (last dose after the 4th birthday)

● 4 doses of polio (last dose after the 4th birthday)

● 2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella

● 3 doses of hepatitis B

● 2 doses of varicella (chicken pox) or evidence of immunity

For 7th graders

∙ 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)

∙ 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)

For 12th graders

∙ 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)

*These immunization requirements are a condition of attendance at any public, private, or parochial school in Pennsylvania. Parents will be expected to present evidence of immunizations or their child will be denied entrance to school until the requirements are met. Information regarding any medical or religious exemption to the law must be submitted to the school nurse before admission.

Individuals who are English-language learners can view the following videos to better understand the registration process. The videos were designed for the Brentwood School District but the same process applies to the Carlynton School District.

Click on the language to view video:

ARABIC CHINESE ENGLISH NEPALI SPANISH

At certain times during the school year Carlynton Elementary Schools may be at or near capacity at specific grade levels. If this occurs, new students may be assigned to another elementary school in the Carlynton School District where class sizes are more conducive to learning and engagement. The Carlynton School District strives to create environments where students have the greatest access to our curriculum and learning experiences. Parents seeking to enroll their child in Kindergarten for the upcoming school year are encouraged to complete registration information as early as possible so the District can plan accordingly. For current information on elementary school enrollment capacity, contact the District Registrar's Office. 412-429-2500 ext. 3527

Withdrawal procedures

In Pennsylvania, children ages 6-18 are required to be enrolled in school per compulsory attendance laws. If you are planning to move to another school district, enroll in another approved educational institution, or provide a home education/private tutoring program for your child, please notify the District Registrar at 412-429-2500 extension 3527. Our registration office will guide families through the process of withdrawing your child and ensuring that all records are properly released to the school for which your child is enrolling. Please note, your child will not be withdrawn from the Carlynton School District until one of the following events occur:

The Carlynton School District receives a request for records from another school district or approved educational institution, such as a private school or charter school.
The school district receives the required documentation of a home education or private tutoring program.

Please note that all district-owned textbooks, electronic devices, and other materials must be returned to the school district at the time of withdrawal.

Admission/Immunization Policies

To be fully enrolled, your child must be five years of age by August 15th of the calendar year they enter Kindergarten. You must also provide a copy of the birth certificate, 2 proofs of residency, a copy of most recent blood lead level and proof of the following immunizations.

Immunizations Required:

4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (last dose after the 4th birthday)
4 doses of polio (last dose after the 4 th birthday)
2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of varicella (chicken pox) or evidence of immunity

These immunization requirements are a condition of attendance at any public, private, or parochial school in Pennsylvania. Parents will be expected to present evidence of immunizations or their child will be denied entrance to school until the requirements are met. Information regarding any medical or religious exemption to the law must be submitted to the school nurse before admission.

Blood Lead Level:
Allegheny county requires that a copy of the most recent blood lead level is provided to the school nurse upon entry to Kindergarten. The level is normally drawn at your pediatrician’s office when your child is around 2 years of age.

Medications at School:
Although essential prescribed or over-the-counter medications may be administered at school, please make every effort to give them at home when possible. It is the policy of the Carlynton School District that students are not permitted to either take any medication at school without supervision or carry it with them through the day. All medication must be delivered to the office by a responsible adult. No medication will be given unless it is in its original labeled container with the student’s name on it. All medications (prescription and OTC) must be accompanied by an order from the physician and parent signature. Please request a medication administration form if your child needs to take medication at school.

Exams required per PA Mandate:
Please provide a copy of your child’s most recent (within one year) physical and dental exam as soon possible. Screenings for vision, hearing, growth and scoliosis (6 th grade only) will be completed annually by the school nurse per PA Mandate. Extra clothes Please send in an extra set of clothing for your child in a large zip-lock bag labeled with your child’s name.

More information and all downloadable forms can be found by visiting the Health Services page of our website.

Certification of Residency

Change of Address Form

In order to change your child(ren)'s address, completion of the Change of Address Form and two (2) acceptable proofs of residency must be provided for your new address.

Acceptable proofs of residency are:

Driver's License
Utility Bills
Borough Tax Statements
Automobile Registration
Pay Check Stub
Public Assistance or Social Security document indicating the current address

Mortgage Settlement documentation or Lease Agreements are considered a TEMPORARY PROOF OF RESIDENCE and are only VALID FOR 30 DAYS. After that time period, the aforementioned proofs must be submitted.

Change of Address Form

Guardianship Affidavit Form 1302

A Guardianship Affidavit (Form 1302) is a legal document used to establish temporary guardianship of a minor child. This form is often required when a child is living with someone other than their parent or legal guardian, and the temporary guardian needs to make decisions on behalf of the child, such as enrolling them in school or seeking medical care. The form typically includes details about the child, the temporary guardian, and the reason for the guardianship. It's a formal declaration that the temporary guardian has the authority to act in the best interests of the child during the specified period.

Guardianship Affidavit Form 1302

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