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Before you register, here are some things you want to keep in mind. If you have any questions about these, or need assistance, feel free to contact us.

All applications received during the application period, regardless of date, will be processed equally.

The likelihood your child will be assigned to your school of choice is dependant on several factors. Those factors include:

Proximity Priority

Students who live close to a certain elementary school have "proximity" priority in the Schools of Controlled Choice process. Proximity does not apply to middle school registration.

• Proximity A is defined as when students live within a 1.5 mile radius walking distance to a school.
• Proximity B is defined as the closest school to the student’s home by bus if there is no school within 1.5 miles of the home.
• Students have an A or B Proximity status, but not both. Proximity applies only to the first choice school in the selection process.

Sibling Priority

Students who have a sibling attending a school are given a priority if that same school is chosen as a first preference. Priorities are considered within the guidelines of balancing socioeconomic status and seat capacity.

After siblings are assigned, the remaining seats will be filled based on the 82% Proximity A and 18% Proximity B. Controlled Choice guidelines and special program needs are also considered.

Transportation

Transportation will be provided for students living more than 1.5 miles from their school assignment. In addition, the District provides transportation for students living closer than 1.5 miles if IDOT confirmed hazardous walking conditions exist between home and school.

The Waiting List

Families who do not receive their first choice school will be placed on a waiting list for that school. The waiting list expires annually, so families must reapply during the transfer period.

Before you startAfter you register

Request your schools by downloading the PDF application form. Filling it out. And, taking your form to the Family Information Center (FIC).

What Happens After You Register

Parents of students will be notified by mail of their school assignment. Families who choose to request a voluntary transfer for their student(s) and parents of incoming kindergarten students must submit an application and list at least 5 choices in rank order (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) from among the district’s 11 elementary schools or rank their preference among the 3 middle schools.

The Waiting List

Families who do not receive their first choice school will be placed on a waiting list for that school. The waiting list expires annually, so families must reapply during the transfer period.

Things to considerImportant dates

Magnet School Registration

Booker T. Washington, Garden Hills and Stratton
Early Registration Period at the Family Information Center
is over.

Learn more at unit4magnets.org (opens in new window)

Kindergarten Registration

March 1-30, 2012 at the Family Information Center

Registration end March 30, 2012.

6th Grade Registration

Stratton and Washington 5th grade students at the Family Information Center
April 9-13, 2012
5th grade students attending their cluster school do not need to register at the Family Information Center

Elementary & Middle School Transfer Request

1-8th grades
May 7-31, 2012

Community Forums with Showcase of Schools

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6 PM
Temple Baptist Church
1100 Broadmoor Drive
Champaign, IL
(map it on Google)

Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 6 PM
Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
606 East Grove Street
Champaign, IL
(map it on Google)

Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6 PM
Barkstall Elementary
22001 Hallbeck Drive
Champaign, IL
(map it on Google)

Elementary School Tours

Monday, January 9, 2012 at 9 AM and 1:15 PM
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 9 AM and 1:15 PM

Evening Open House

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6-8 PM at any of the eleven elementary schools.

Middle School Open Houses – 6:30-8:30 PM

Jefferson – Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Edison – Thursday, April 12, 2012
Franklin – Wednesday, April 11, 2012

After you registerRequirements

When you visit the Family Information Center (FIC) to complete your registration form, you'll need to bring the following items with you:

• Proof-of-residency (current driver’s license, lease, mortgage, contract to build, voters registration card or state issued medical card)
• Child’s certified birth dertificate (Due by the 1st day of school, if not provided during registration)
• Physical/Immunization records (Pre-K, K, 6th, 9th grades and any student transfering to Illinois from out of state)
• Kindergarten students and students coming new from out-of-state must receive a vision examination by October 15th, 2012
• Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grades students must receive a dental examinationby May 15th, 2013.

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