Enrollment

 In most cases, a copy of a birth certificate issued by the state health department or other document that can verify the student's date of birth are required to enroll. If you have a special circumstance, our counselors are happy to help.

Must be an official state or federal photo ID with matching name as shown on 
birth certificate. If parent/guardian is not on the birth certificate, a court document must be provided to show legal custody of the child.
 

I.  Accepted documentation would be a current (within 30 days) water, gas or electric bill.

• If the bill is in a step-parents name, a marriage license must also be provided.
• If you are currently building or have just purchased a new home, a signed contract with closing date may be accepted.

We understand that sometimes temporary housing arrangements are needed for families. Many times, guardians are added as the second person on one of these bills and that is sufficient proof of residency.

II.  If the standard above options are not possible, we will accept THREE of the following: bills such as cable or cell phone/legal documents/benefit papers/lease/bank statement, etc. with the guardian name and address of current residence that is within the last 30 days. Junk mail will not be accepted. This allows families in transition a year to work towards fulfilling the standard proof of residency requirement outlined in the paragraph above for the second year of attendance.

III. There are some personal situations that do not allow for options I or II to be reasonable solutions to enroll a student. School-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance program if in any of the following situations:

• Sharing the housing of friends or family due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
• Staying in motels or camp grounds due to the lack of an adequate alternative
• Staying in shelters or transitional housing
• Sleeping in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, or similar settings.
   

Transcript & Withdraw Grades (official or unofficial) from previous school for students in grades 9-12;
Withdrawal grades or last report card from previous school for grades 6-8;
Elementary report card for grades K-5 is recommended.

• Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card
• Proof of Tribal Membership
• Special Education documents (IEP or 504)
• High School- Official Transcript

One of the following provided to complete student enrollment:

1.  Immunization Records
Fully completed immunization records. Oklahoma state law requires parents or guardians to provide proof of current immunizations before a student can enter or attend classes. If you choose to opt your child out of one or more required vaccines, you must obtain an official state-approved exemption certificate. 

OR

2.  Immunization Exemption Certificate
The Oklahoma State Department of Health Immunization Service requires all exemption requests to be processed online. Parents/guardians seeking an immunization exemption due to medical conditions, religious concerns, or personal beliefs must submit a request through the Oklahoma State Department of Health's online portal. To begin, visit the OSDH Immunizations Page to obtain instructions and access the portal. (Schools can no longer accept hand-written notes or blank forms directly from parents) 

Once submitted, the OSDH Immunization Service will review your request and provide a decision within 1-3 business days. If approved, you will receive an email notification prompting you to log back into the portal to download the approved exemption certificate. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide the approved certificate to the Enrollment Center.
If the exemption request is denied, all immunization requirements must be fulfilled before enrollment can proceed.

How to Request an Immunization Exemption:

• Create an Account: Visit the official OSDH Immunization Portal to set up a parent profile.
• Submit Online: Complete and submit your request through the secure portal. You may select a Medical, Religious, or Personal belief exemption.
  • Note: Medical exemptions require a signed document from a licensed physician. 
• Approval Window: The Oklahoma State Department of Health will review your application. Approvals typically take 1 to 3 business days. 
• Download and Print: Once approved, you will receive an email notification. Log back into the portal to download your official Certificate of Exemption. 
• Submit to the School: Print the approved certificate and turn it in to the school office along with your other enrollment paperwork. 

Important Rules to Remember:

• 6th Grade Expiration: All approved vaccine exemptions expire at the end of a student’s 6th-grade year. Before a student enters 7th grade, a new immunization exemption must be requested from the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Previous exemptions do not automatically carry over and must be renewed to remain valid.
• Please note that exemption applications for 7th grade will not be accepted by the Oklahoma State Department of Health until after the student’s last day of 6th grade.To ensure a smooth transition into 7th grade, we encourage parents to plan accordingly and submit exemption requests as soon as their student has completed 6th grade. For more information on immunization requirements and exemption requests, please visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health website. 
• Outbreak Exclusions: In the event of a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak at our facility, unimmunized students may be legally excluded from attending school for the duration of the outbreak for their safety.