The first day of classes for Shelby County Schools (SCS) is August 4, and the District wants to help make the transition into the new school year as smooth as possible for parents and students.

Parents can get all the facts they need for the 2014-15 school year at www.SCSFactsFirst.com. This site includes information about school start times, transportation assignments, important policies and much more.

Registration day for all schools is Tuesday, July 29.  
Parents should register students at their assigned school.

Registration hours for all schools are:

• 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

 
Parents must bring two approved forms of proof of residence for registration.
Parents who live with another person must also provide a notarized Shared Residency Affidavit, which can be downloaded at www.SCSFactsFirst.com.

The following items will be accepted as proof of residence:

• TN driver’s license or state-issued ID
• Current Memphis Light Gas & Water (MLGW) bill
• Lease/rental agreement
• Public assistance/government benefits
• Real estate tax receipt
• Municipal water bill
• Mortgage statement or deed
   

New Kindergarten students must turn 5 years old on or before August 15, 2014.
Children must turn 5 years old on or before August 15, 2014 to qualify for entrance into Kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year.

The following items are required for registration:

• Certified copy of Birth Certificate
• Proof of recent medical examination
• Tennessee Department of Health Immunization Certificate with proof of a physical exam within 12 months prior to enrollment
• Social Security Number (recommended)
   

Students can get their required immunizations at one of the SCS Regional Health Clinics.
A Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunizations is required for all Kindergarteners, seventh graders and new SCS students. Students can receive required immunizations, along with other healthcare services, such as physicals and health screenings, at the SCS Regional Health Clinics. The clinics are open by appointment to all SCS students. Parents can call 531-6321 to schedule an appointment. For a list of all required immunizations, visit www.SCSFactsFirst.com.

Clinic Locations & Summer Hours:
 
• East High School
July 7 – August 12: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
 
• Northside High School
July 14 - July 25: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 28 – August 12: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
 
• Sheffield Career & Technology Center
July 14 – July 25: Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 28 – August 12: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
 
• Westwood High School
July 14 – July 25: Fridays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 28 – August 12: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

ALL SCS students qualify for free breakfast and lunch in 2014-15.
New this year, every student in SCS will automatically receive one free breakfast and one free lunch every day as part of the Community Eligibility Program. As a result, families do not need to complete a meal application.

Additionally, beginning this year, SCS will no longer accept cash or checks in the cafeterias. Payments are not required for breakfast or lunch; however, students must still pay for individual items. Parents can pre-pay online by credit card, debit card or check by visiting mypaymentsplus.com. To pre-pay, parents must know the student’s ID number, which can be found on a report card, student schedule, student ID card, transcript or from the school office or cafeteria.

For more important back to school information, parents can visit www.SCSFactsFirst.com.