How do I enroll my child in school?
Students not currently enrolled in SPPS, must complete an application and schedule an intake appointment here at the Student Placement Center.
What items do I need to bring to an intake appointment?
- Student(s) who will enroll in school
- Birth certificate, passport, I-94 or other government issued proof of name and age*
- Social Security number (optional)*
- Records from the previous school including:
- Transcript, if applicable, for secondary students (grades 7-12)*
- Name, address and phone number of the previous school (K-12 )*
- Birth Certificate*
- IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or other records for special education students*
- Current immunization records*
*If you do not have this information available, please schedule your appointment so that school enrollment is not delayed.
What immunizations are required?
Click on this link to Student Wellness for more information www.studentwellness.spps.org/
What documents will I need for PROOF OF RESIDENCY?
Current drivers license and utility bill with the name and address of the custodial parent/guardian.
What are the on-time application deadlines?
Applications will be available beginning in January for the 2008-2009 school year. The Secondary on-time application deadline is February 29th. The Elementary on-time application deadline is March 7th.
What happens to my application?
All on-time applications are treated equally.
If there are more applications than space available, board-approved preferences are used. Sibling & attendance area preference is given to on-time applications. Why is an intake appointment necessary?
During intake, students and their families meet with staff to prepare for enrolling in school. An intake appointment ensures a smooth entry into the school system and that students understand all available options.
What happens during intake?
Available school choice options are discussed. ELL students are given a language assessment and offered ELL programs according to need. Records for students who have been receiving special education services are reviewed; connections are made with special education resource teachers to secure placement in the correct programs. All students receive a health assessment, immunization updates and connections to community health resources as needed. When students leave the Placement Center, their information is immediately available on Campus, the district data system, to the schools in which they will enroll.
Where can I go with questions about school choice in Saint Paul Public Schools? Questions about school choice in Saint Paul Public Schools may be directed to Student Placement Center staff. Please call 651.632.3760 for questions about elementary school choice and 651.632.3761 for questions about secondary school choice.
You may also wish to consult the school choice website at http://choicecatalog.spps.org/
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