[{"id":94,"page_name":"Apply for Pre-K","fontawesome":null,"content":null,"backup":null,"URL":"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/prek\/","staticURL":"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/prek\/","last_updated":null,"alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":91,"page_name":"Find Your Zoned School","fontawesome":null,"content":null,"backup":null,"URL":"https:\/\/www.schoolsitelocator.com\/apps\/shelbycounty","staticURL":"https:\/\/www.schoolsitelocator.com\/apps\/shelbycounty","last_updated":null,"alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":92,"page_name":"Immunizations & SchoolCare","fontawesome":null,"content":"<figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"border-color:hsl(0, 0%, 100%);border-style:solid;\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background-color:hsl(0, 75%, 60%);border-color:hsl(0, 0%, 100%);border-style:solid;padding:5%;\"><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">ALL INCOMING KINDERGARTEN, SEVENTH GRADE AND NEW, FIRST-TIME MSCS STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS. VIEW ALL REQUIREMENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong>Based on state law and MSCS policy, all students must have all required immunizations and physicals in order to attend an MSCS school. Students who do not have all of their required immunizations will not be allowed to enroll until proof of immunizations can be shown.<\/strong> Exemptions may be approved, such as for religious or medical reasons, but parents must have proper documentation on file at their child\u2019s school. <strong>View a list of required immunizations at the bottom of this page<\/strong>.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\"><strong>DOES YOUR CHILD NEED IMMUNIZATIONS?<\/strong><\/span> You may visit a personal physician or make an appointment at one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/health\/?PN=489\"><strong>three student health clinics<\/strong><\/a> operated by Christ Community Health Services. Call (901) 842-2379 or Text \u201cSCS901\u201d to 91999 for appointments M-F.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\"><strong>TN HEALTH CERTIFICATES:<\/strong><\/span> A TN Department of Health Certificate of Immunizations is required as part of registration for all Kindergarteners, seventh graders and students who are new to MSCS. TN Department of Health Certificates are available from private physicians and the Memphis-Shelby County Health Department. The certificate must be filled out by a medical provider showing all required immunizations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/files\/2016\/TN_Immunization_Certificate_Sample.pdf#bp\"><strong>Click here for a sample certificate<\/strong><\/a>. Be sure to bring a copy of your child\u2019s completed health certificate to school and keep a copy for your records.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\"><strong>PHYSICALS:<\/strong><\/span> Physicals are required for students who are new to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Students entering Pre-K or Kindergarten must have an up to date physical (completed within the last 12 months). If a Pre-K or Kindergarten student has received a physical within the last 12 months, he or she is not required to complete an additional physical.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/files\/23\/2024-25%20Immunization%20Info%20Sheet-3.pdf\"><strong>View Additional Immunization FAQs (English)<\/strong><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/p><hr><figure class=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.caredox.com\/c\/accounts\/login\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/files\/23\/schoolcare.png\"><\/a><\/figure><p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(34,34,34);\">SchoolCare is the District\u2019s new, easy-to-use online system for viewing, accessing and updating important student health information for your child. Please sign up for your SchoolCare account to start tracking your child\u2019s important school health info. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.caredox.com\/c\/accounts\/login\"><strong>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(34,34,34);\">.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><hr><h4><strong>IMMUNIZATIONS BY GRADE LEVEL<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Vaccinations required for children enrolling in childcare facilities, pre-school, pre-Kindergarten:<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>*Vaccinations must be up to date at the time of enrollment. An updated health certificate is also required after completing all of the necessary vaccines.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li>Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, or DT if appropriate)<\/li><li>Poliomyelitis (IPV or OPV)<\/li><li>Measles, Mumps, Rubella (1 dose of each, normally given together as MMR)<\/li><li>Varicella (1 dose or credible history of disease)<\/li><li>Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) \u2013 age younger than 5 years only<\/li><li>Hepatitis B (HBV) (July 1, 2010)<\/li><li>Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) \u2013 age younger than 5 years only (July 1, 2010)<\/li><li>Hepatitis A \u2013 1 dose, required by 18 months of age or older (July 1, 2010)<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4>Children enrolling in Kindergarten:<\/h4><ul><li>Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, or DT if appropriate)<\/li><li>Hepatitis B (HBV)<\/li><li>Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 doses of each, usually given together as MMR)<\/li><li>Poliomyelitis (IPV or OPV) \u2013 final dose on or after the 4th birthday<\/li><li>Varicella (2 doses or history of disease) (July 1, 2010)<\/li><li>Hepatitis A: total of 2 doses, spaced at least 6 months apart (July 1, 2011)<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4>All children entering 7th grade (including currently enrolled students):<\/h4><ul><li>Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis booster (\"Tdap\"): proof of one dose any time before 7th grade entry required (2013)<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4>Children who are new enrollees in a TN school in grades&nbsp;<i>other&nbsp;<\/i>than Kindergarten or 7th:<\/h4><ul><li>Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, or DT if appropriate)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hepatitis B (HBV)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 doses of each, usually given together as MMR)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Poliomyelitis (IPV or OPV): final dose on or after the 4th&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Varicella (2 doses or credible history of disease)<\/li><li>Hepatitis B (HBV): (required for Kindergarten and 7th grade entry)<\/li><li>Tdap: (required only for 7th grade entry)<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4>Children with medical or religious exemption to requirements:<\/h4><ul><li><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\">Medical:<\/span> Physician or Public Health Nurse authorized to indicate on the form specific vaccines medically exempted (because of risk of harm). Other remaining vaccines are required. The medical reason for the exemption does not need to be provided.<\/li><li><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\">Religious:<\/span> This exemption requires a signed statement by the parent\/guardian that vaccination conflicts with their religious tenets or practices. If the child needs documentation of a health examination for the school, it must be noted by the healthcare provider on the immunization certificate. In that case, the provider should check the box indicating that the parent has sought a religious exemption to explain why immunization information is absent or incomplete.<\/li><\/ul><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n --><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n -->","backup":null,"URL":null,"staticURL":null,"last_updated":"2025-12-02 05:13:59","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":95,"page_name":"Kindergarten","fontawesome":null,"content":"<h2><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\">Registration for NEW and RETURNING students begins March 24, 2026.<\/span><\/h2><p>&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"image image_resized image-style-side\" style=\"width:31.27%;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/img\/2023\/Kindergartener.png\"><\/figure><p>Per state law, students must be 5 years old on or before August 15, 2026, to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Parents of students turning 5 on or before August 15 should follow the normal registration process. We encourage parents\/guardians to begin the registration process as soon as possible.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Access your child's existing <a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/\">PowerSchool<\/a> account, or request a new one, by contacting your child's school or the Office of Enrollment &amp; Attendance at (901) 416-2989.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Cut-off Date for Entering Kindergarten:<\/strong> Five-year-old kindergarteners who have not previously enrolled cannot be enrolled after the first 30 days of the school year.<\/li><li><strong>Immunizations and Physicals:<\/strong> All incoming kindergarteners to MSCS must submit proof of immunizations and physicals for enrollment. Students without complete immunizations cannot enroll until proof is provided.<\/li><li>Parents of 4-year-olds who will turn 5 after August 15 should consider MSCS pre-kindergarten options. For more information about Pre-K, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/prek\/\"><strong>scsk12.org\/prek<\/strong><\/a>, call 901-416-3450, or email <a href=\"mailto:prekregistration@scsk12.org\"><strong>prekregistration@scsk12.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h2><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\"><strong>2026 EARLY ENTRANCE SCREENING<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\"><strong>Who Can Be Screened?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:black!important;\">Each year, MSCS screens 4-year-olds who will turn 5 between August 16 and September 30 for early entrance to kindergarten. For the 2026-2027 school year, children whose date of birth falls between August 16. 2021, and September 30, 2021, may be screened to determine if they are eligible to enter kindergarten early.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\"><strong>Who Should NOT be Screened?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ul><li>If a child will already be 5 years old on or <strong>before August 15, <\/strong>then they may be registered for kindergarten without screening.<\/li><li>If a child<strong> turns 5 after September 30, <\/strong>the child is not eligible for screening and must wait until the following year, <strong>fall 2027<\/strong>, to enroll in kindergarten.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color:rgb(204,18,18);\"><strong>If I Am Interested in Getting my Child Screened, What Should I Do?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(36,36,36);\">Early-entrance screening will be conducted in June and July, and screening is done by appointment only. The Department of Assessment and Accountability will begin taking phone calls to set up early kindergarten entry screening appointments on Monday, May 11, at 8:00 AM.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(36,36,36);\">Beginning on May 11th, please call <strong>901-416-5450<\/strong> to schedule an early kindergarten entry screening appointment for June or July.<\/span><\/p><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n --><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n --><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n --><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n --><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n --><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n -->","backup":null,"URL":null,"staticURL":null,"last_updated":"2026-03-18 03:27:38","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":97,"page_name":"PowerSchool Information for Parents","fontawesome":null,"content":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/img\/2021\/PS-Header.jpg\" alt=\"PowerSchool header image\"><\/p><p>PowerSchool is the student information system for Shelby County Schools. A PowerSchool account is required to be enrolled in school, but it also gives parents easy access to other important processes and student information.<\/p><ul><li>New Student Registration<\/li><li>Returning Student Updates<\/li><li>Summer Learning Academy Application<\/li><li>Student Grades, Attendance &amp; Report Cards<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>How to Access Your PowerSchool Account:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/home.html\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to login using the same username and password used to register your account. If you forget your login info, click the \"Forgot Username or Password?\" link. You'll need the email address associated with your account to recover your username and\/or password.<\/p><p><strong>Having Trouble Accessing Your PowerSchool Account?<\/strong><br>Call (901) 416-6007 for account setup and support. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1SF0IBHaPEw&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><strong>Watch this video for additional help.<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iOAky5uSgiQ&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><strong>Haga clic aqu\u00ed para espa\u00f1ol.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Get the PowerSchool app for Apple &amp; Android smartphones!<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width:39.5156px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/img\/2018\/Mobile-Icon.png\" alt=\"PowerSchool mobile icon\"> Download the app for free! <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/powerschool-mobile\/id973741088\"><strong>APPLE<\/strong><\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.powerschool.portal&amp;hl=en_US\"><strong>ANDROID<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Use District code: GWHX<\/li><li>Sign in with your PowerSchool username and password.<\/li><li>The app <strong>cannot<\/strong> be used to register, apply for transfers, select learning options or update information. <a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/home.html\"><strong>Log into your account<\/strong><\/a> for any of these.<\/li><\/ul>","backup":null,"URL":null,"staticURL":"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/powerschool\/","last_updated":"2024-07-17 12:25:56","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":96,"page_name":"PowerSchool Portal for Parents\/Students (Sign In)","fontawesome":null,"content":"<figure class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/img\/2021\/PS-Header.jpg\" alt=\"PowerSchool header image\"><\/figure><p>PowerSchool is the student information system for Shelby County Schools. A PowerSchool account is required to be enrolled in school, but it also gives parents easy access to other important processes and student information.<\/p><ul><li>New Student Registration<\/li><li>Returning Student Updates<\/li><li>Summer Learning Academy Application<\/li><li>Student Grades, Attendance &amp; Report Cards<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>How to Access Your PowerSchool Account:<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/home.html\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to login using the same username and password used to register your account. If you forget your login info, click the \"Forgot Username or Password?\" link. You'll need the email address associated with your account to recover your username and\/or password.<\/h4><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><strong>Having Trouble Accessing Your PowerSchool Account?<\/strong><br>Call (901) <span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(33,37,41);\">416-2989 <\/span>for account setup and support. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1SF0IBHaPEw&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><strong>Watch this video for additional help.<\/strong><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/h4><figure class=\"media\"><div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1SF0IBHaPEw\"><div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1SF0IBHaPEw\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><h4><strong>Get the PowerSchool app for Apple &amp; Android smartphones!<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"width:39.5156px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/img\/2018\/Mobile-Icon.png\" alt=\"PowerSchool mobile icon\"> Download the app for free! <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/powerschool-mobile\/id973741088\"><strong>APPLE<\/strong><\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.powerschool.portal&amp;hl=en_US\"><strong>ANDROID<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Use District code: <span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>GWHX<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li>Sign in with your PowerSchool username and password.<\/li><li>The app <strong>cannot<\/strong> be used to register, apply for transfers, select learning options or update information. <a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/home.html\"><strong>Log into your account<\/strong><\/a> for any of these.<\/li><\/ul><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n --><!-- <div class=\"editor\">\n<div class=\"ck-content \">\n -->","backup":null,"URL":"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public","staticURL":"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public","last_updated":"2026-02-20 02:49:09","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":93,"page_name":"Proof of Residence\/ Shared Residence","fontawesome":null,"content":"<p>Unless otherwise prohibited by law, parents\/legal guardians\/custodians having lawful control of students must provide the following proof of residence in order to enroll a student in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><strong><u>General Proof of Residency<\/u><\/strong><\/h4><p>The parent\/legal guardian\/custodian having lawful control of students must provide two (2) of the following items listed below:<\/p><ol><li>Driver\u2019s license or other state or government (military) issued identification bearing the address at which the student will reside during the current school year;<\/li><li>Most recent MLGW or municipal water bill of the owner, renter or lessee of the home in which the student will reside during the school year;<\/li><li>Mortgage statement or deed of the owner of the home in which the student will reside during the current school year;<\/li><li>Lease of the lessee of the home in which the student will reside during the current school year;<\/li><li>Rental agreement of the renter of the home in which the student will reside during the current school year;<\/li><li>Real estate tax receipt;<\/li><li>Public assistance\/government benefits check, card or papers.<\/li><\/ol><p>In the event that two (2) of the items listed directly above cannot be provided, residency may be established by submitting other documentation deemed to be appropriate proof of residency by the department responsible for verifying residency.<br>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><strong><u>Shared Residency Requirements<\/u><\/strong><\/h4><p>Unless otherwise prohibited by law, in the case in which a student resides with his\/her parents\/legal guardians\/custodians having lawful control of students must in the home of someone else, the following proof of shared residency mut be provided in order to enroll a student in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools:<\/p><ol><li>Unless approved by the department responsible for verifying residency, the homeowner of the home in which the student resides must accompany the parents\/legal guardians\/custodians to registration and provide two (2) of the items listed in the General Proof of Residency Section above; and<\/li><li>The parents\/legal guardians\/custodians having lawful control of student claiming shared residency must provide two (2) of the following items listed below:<\/li><li><strong>Driver\u2019s license or other state or government (military<\/strong>) issued identification bearing the address at which the student will reside during the current school year;<\/li><li><strong>Car registration<\/strong>&nbsp;of the parents\/legal guardians\/custodians having lawful control of student bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school year;<\/li><li><strong>Voter registration<\/strong>&nbsp;of the parents\/legal guardians\/custodians having lawful control of student bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school year;<\/li><li><strong>Payroll stub<\/strong>&nbsp;of the parents\/legal guardians\/custodians having lawful control of student bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school year;<\/li><li><strong>Two (2) significant pieces of mail<\/strong>&nbsp;with a forwarding sticker bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school year;<\/li><li><strong>Government assistance communication<\/strong>&nbsp;directed to the parents\/legal guardians\/custodians having lawful control of student bearing the address at which the student will be residing during the current school year.<\/li><\/ol><p>In the event that two (2) of the items listed directly above cannot be provided, residency may be established by submitting other documentation deemed to be appropriate proof of residency by the department responsible for verifying residency.<\/p><p>The parents\/legal guardians\/custodians of homeless students shall not be subject to the provisions outlined in the Shared Residency Requirements section above.<\/p>","backup":null,"URL":null,"staticURL":null,"last_updated":"2024-07-17 01:54:44","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":98,"page_name":"Registration","fontawesome":null,"content":"<figure class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/img\/26\/R26.webp\"><\/figure><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>2026-2027 School Year STUDENT REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><h4><strong>Registration is required for ALL students. Registration Opens on Tuesday, March 2026, at 10:00 AM.<\/strong><\/h4><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Please apply with your PowerSchool account.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>To Sign in or Create New Account: <a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/p><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Incoming Kindergartners<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>All rising kindergarten students must <strong>register as new students,<\/strong> even if they attended an MSCS Pre-K last year. Families can register online or in person at their students' zoned school.<\/li><li>Follow the steps in the <strong>NEW STUDENTS<\/strong> section below to begin the registration process.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Early Entrance Kindergarten Screening for Current Pre-K Students<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>The MSCS Assessment Department is conducting summer screening sessions for early entrance kindergarten placement. These screenings assess a child's academic and social-emotional readiness for kindergarten.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Screening Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>Dates are expected to be posted by late April. Appointment booking will be available in late May 2026, following the testing period. Families will receive notifications once the dates are confirmed.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>Board of Education - Barnes Auditorium<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Scheduling<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>Please contact the Assessment Department at 901-416-5450 to schedule a screening appointment for your child.<\/p><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>EXISTING STUDENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>Complete online registration in <a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/\"><strong>PowerSchool.<\/strong><\/a> <strong>Registration will need to be completed using a web browser, as this functionality is unavailable in the app.<\/strong> The app version of PowerSchool <strong>cannot<\/strong> be used to register, apply for transfers, select learning options, or update information. For assistance, contact your child's school.<\/p><ul><li>We offer simple online registration and in-person registration at your students' zoned school if you cannot register online.<\/li><li>Applying for Pre-K? Pre-K follows a different process. Find more information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/prek\"><strong>Pre-K application page<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>NEW STUDENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Submit all <a href=\"\/registration\/files\/25\/Revised_Requested_Required Documents for New Students.pdf\"><strong>requested\/required documents<\/strong><\/a> to the zoned\/approved transfer school.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> A member of the registration\/enrollment team will email you your PowerSchool account information.<\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Complete online registration.<\/p><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>REGISTRATION CHECKLIST<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"\/registration\/files\/25\/Revised_Requested_Required Documents for New Students.pdf\"><strong>Two (2) approved proofs of residence<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/?PN=92\"><strong>Required immunizations<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Photo ID of parent\/guardian<\/li><li>Active PowerSchool account if student is new to MSCS<\/li><\/ul><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>NEED HELP?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><strong>For New Student Registration: <\/strong>Contact your child's zoned school or approved school choice location.<\/li><li><strong>For Returning Student Registration: <\/strong>Please contact your child's zoned school or approved school choice location school for registration support.<\/li><li><strong>For Pre-K:<\/strong> (901) 416-3450 | <a href=\"mailto:prekregistration@scsk12.org\"><strong>prekregistration@scsk12.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>For General Choice Transfers:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:studentservices@scsk12.org\"><strong>studentservices@scsk12.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>For Optional Schools:<\/strong> (901) 416-5338 | <a href=\"mailto:SCSOP@scsk12.org\"><strong>SCSOP@scsk12.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.powerschool.com\/family\/gosnap.aspx?action=44428&amp;culture=en\"><strong>For Homeschool Application (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Important Information for Families Experiencing Homelessness<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color:inherit;\">Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, students experiencing homelessness have the right to immediate enrollment, even if they do not have documents normally required for registration (such as proof of address, birth certificate, immunization records, or previous school records). If your family is living in a shelter, motel, car, temporarily sharing housing due to loss of housing or financial hardship, or in another temporary living situation, your child may qualify for additional support and services. 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href=\"http:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/files\/23\/PICK%20ENROLL%202023%20Flyer[83].jpg\"><strong>Click to view<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td style=\"border-color:hsl(0, 0%, 100%);border-style:solid;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;width:50%;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/files\/23\/PICK%20ENROLL%202023%20Flyer%20spanish[63].jpg\"><strong>Haga clic para ver<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><hr><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Enrollment Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ul><li>We offer simple online registration and in-person registration at your students zoned school if you cannot register online.<\/li><li>Applying for Pre-K? Pre-K follows a different process.<ul><li>Find more information on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/prek\"><strong>Pre-K application page<\/strong><\/a>.<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Incoming Kindergartners<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ul><li>All rising kindergarten students must <strong>register as a new student,<\/strong> even if they attended an MSCS Pre-K last year. Families can register online or in person at your students zoned school.<\/li><li>Follow the steps in the <strong>NEW STUDENTS<\/strong> section below to begin the registration process.<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Early Entrance Kindergarten Screening for Current Pre-K Students<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>The MSCS Assessment Department is conducting summer screening sessions for early entrance kindergarten placement. These screenings assess a child's academic and social-emotional readiness for kindergarten.<br>&nbsp;<\/p><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Screening Dates:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ul><li>June 5, 6, &amp; 7<\/li><li>June 25 &amp; 26<\/li><li>July 9 &amp; 10<\/li><li>July 23 &amp; 24<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Board of Education - Barnes Auditorium<br>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Scheduling:<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Please contact the Assessment Department at 901-416-5450 to schedule a screening appointment for your child.<\/li><\/ul><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>EXISTING STUDENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>Complete online registration in <a href=\"https:\/\/scstn.powerschool.com\/public\/\"><strong>PowerSchool.<\/strong><\/a> <strong>Registration will need to be completed using a web browser as this functionality is unavailable in the app.<\/strong> The app version of PowerSchool <strong>cannot<\/strong> be used to register, apply for transfers, select learning options, or update information. For assistance, contact your child's school.<\/p><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>NEW STUDENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Submit all <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/files\/23\/NewStudents%2024-25.pdf\"><strong>requested\/required documents<\/strong><\/a> to the zoned\/approved transfer school.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> A member of the registration\/enrollment team will email you your PowerSchool account information.<\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Complete online registration.<\/p><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>REGISTRATION CHECKLIST<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ul style=\"list-style-type:none;\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration\/files\/23\/NewStudents%2024-25.pdf\"><strong>Two (2) approved proofs of residence<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/health\/cedep\/immunization-program\/ip\/immunization-requirements.html\"><strong>Required immunizations<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Photo ID of parent\/guardian<\/li><li>Active PowerSchool account if student is new to MSCS<\/li><\/ul><hr><hr><h2><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>NEED HELP?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><strong>For New Student Registration: <\/strong>Contact your child's zoned school or approved school choice location.<\/li><li><strong>For Returning Student Registration: <\/strong>Please contact your child's zoned school or approved school choice location school for registration support.<\/li><li><strong>For Pre-K:<\/strong> (901) 416-3450 | <a href=\"mailto:prekregistration@scsk12.org\"><strong>prekregistration@scsk12.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>For General Choice Transfers:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:studentservices@scsk12.org\"><strong>studentservices@scsk12.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>For Optional Schools:<\/strong> (901) 416-5338 | <a href=\"mailto:SCSOP@scsk12.org\"><strong>SCSOP@scsk12.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.powerschool.com\/family\/gosnap.aspx?action=39431&amp;culture=en\"><strong>For Homeschool Application (English)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.powerschool.com\/family\/ActionForms\/Public\/39431\"><strong>For Homeschool Application (Spanish)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/registration.powerschool.com\/family\/gosnap.aspx?action=37204&amp;culture=en\"><strong>For Student Withdrawal<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","URL":null,"staticURL":"https:\/\/www.scsk12.org\/registration","last_updated":"2026-03-23 01:49:38","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":127,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":1002,"page_name":"Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness (McKinney-Vento)","fontawesome":"","content":"<p><span style=\"color:inherit;\">Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, students experiencing homelessness have the right to immediate enrollment, even if they do not have documents normally required for registration (such as proof of address, birth certificate, immunization records, or previous school records). 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