ACADEMICS / PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

Registration

Requirements for entering the public school system in Pennsylvania include a legal birth certificate, the child’s social security number, proof of residency, and up-to-date immunization records signed by a physician. All new students must complete a physical exam. Custody papers are required if applicable. The cut-off date for kindergarten entrance varies with the school district; consult your local district for guidelines. Transferring students should being the latest report card, transcripts from previous schools, or contact information for ordering transcripts. Students are required to complete immunizations prior to school attendance. Pennsylvania offers free vaccines to children who are not insured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines. For details on immunization requirements or information on free vaccines, contact:

Vaccines for Children Program
Pennsylvania Department of Health
888-646-6864
www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/immunizations/Pages/VFC.aspx

School and District Report Cards

Pennsylvania Dept. of Education
Academic Achievement Reports
https://paschoolperformance.org

Public Education Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg 717-783-6788
www.pde.state.pa.us

Internet Exploration

Pennsylvania Pre K-12 Schools
www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Pages/default.aspx

Pennsylvania Special Education
www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Special%20Education/Pages/default.aspx