Bus stop requests
To request a bus stop for students of Hamilton County public schools, visit hcde.org and click on “Bus Transportation” under the Department tab. (This is not necessary if your child already has a bus stop.)
Though students are still enjoying their summer break, preparation is already underway for schools to begin in August. To make sure parents are prepared, here is everything they need to know to navigate the registration process.
Hamilton County
For families residing in Hamilton County, online registration – being offered for the first time this year – may very well be a time- and sanity-saver. Both new and returning students can take advantage of the new online registration option available starting July 11.
To begin, visit hcde.org/parents/online_registration and select either “new students” on the left-hand menu, or “returning students registration” in the main window. Parents will be guided through a step-by-step process to get their children registered and given a complete list of registration documents the schools will need, where applicable. Enter the snap code provided by the school for returning students. For new students – or if you misplaced your code – email mcdarmont_s@hcde.org.
Registration day for students is Friday, Aug. 3.
>> For school supply lists, visit hcde.org and search for your child’s school.
Catoosa County
To register a student at any Catoosa County school, visit the Student EnrollmentCenter, located at 108 High St. in Ringgold, before the first day of school. The center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s recommended that you not wait until the last minute, to avoid long lines.
Parents must fill out an enrollment form and provide several registration documents:
- Parent’s photo ID
- Student’s birth certificate and Social Security card
- Current immunization form (Georgia 3231 form)
- Certificate of vision, hearing, dental and nutrition screening (Georgia 3300 form) for students entering pre-K, kindergarten and first grade
- Copy of Special Education IEP or Section 504 Plan, if applicable
- Withdrawal forms, copy of report cards or high school transcript for transfer students
- Two proofs of residency: most recent utility bill(s), a copy of your lease or mortgage, bank or mortgage statement, Georgia voter registration card, driver’s license, insurance card (medical, life, home or auto) or car tag registration
- Legal guardianship or custody papers, when applicable
For more information about registering a student, visit catoosa.k12.ga.us and look for the “Enrollment Information” link on the right side of the page. Enrollment forms are also available on this site.
Each individual school hosts its own open house prior to the start of school. Call your child’s school for more information.
>> For school supply lists, visit catoosa.k12.ga.us and search for your child’s school.
Walker County
Students registering for Walker County Schools need to enroll at the Advancing Education Center at 925 Osburn Road in Chickamauga before the first day of school. The center is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. It’s recommended that you not wait until the last minute, to avoid long lines.
Parents must fill out an enrollment form and provide several registration documents:
- Parent/guardian’s Georgia driver’s license
- Student’s birth certificate and Social Security card
- Current proof of residency: current electric bill or recent activation contract, gas bill or landline telephone bill (water bills, lease agreements and cellphone bills are not accepted)
- Legal guardianship or custody papers, when applicable
For more information, call Student Services at 706-375-7947.
Each individual school hosts its own open house prior to the start of school. Call your child’s school for more information.
>> For school supply lists, contact your child’s school.