New Student Enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Flagler County Schools New Student Enrollment (NSE)

Parent or Legal Guardian Account Creation:

Q1. How do I create a new account for enrollment?
A: Go to the enrollment page, enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, and create a secure password. You must also upload a valid government-issued ID and proof of residency.

Q2. What types of ID are accepted for account creation?
A: Accepted IDs include a valid Driver’s License, Military ID, Passport, or State-issued ID.

Q3. What are the password requirements?
A: Passwords must be at least 8 characters long, include at least one uppercase letter, one number, and one special character (e.g., @, #, $, %).

Q4. Why is it important to secure my login credentials?
A: Your account contains sensitive student enrollment data. Sharing credentials compromises your child's information confidentiality.

Q5. What should I do if my account creation is incomplete?
A: If you haven't completed the account creation, you can return later to finalize the account setup. If you face issues logging in afterward, contact the helpdesk for support.

Q6. How will I know if my account is successfully created?
A: You will receive an on-screen confirmation message indicating successful account creation, and you can then proceed to upload required documents.

General Questions:

Q7. Who is eligible for New Student Enrollment (NSE)?
A: NSE is exclusively for brand-new students enrolling in Flagler Schools for the first time. Existing students or those who previously attended should use the existing students' re-enrollment process or contact their school registrar.

Q8. What documents are required to complete the enrollment process?
A: You will need:

• Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate
• Florida DH 680 Immunization Form
• Florida DH 3040 Physical Form
• One Proof of Residency from EACH list:
  • Property Tax Bill, Homestead Exemption Card, Deed, Mortgage Statement, Home Purchase Contract or Current Lease
  • Utility Bill, Telephone or Cellular, Automobile Registration, Automobile Insurance, Credit Card Statement or Bank Account Statement
• Guardianship, custody, or legal papers (if applicable)
• VPK Certificate of Eligibility (if applicable)
   

Q9. How much time should I allow for enrollment?
A: Expect approximately 15-20 minutes per child. Times may vary, and you can save and resume at intervals.

Document Submission:

Q10. What formats are accepted for document uploads?
A: Accepted formats are JPG, PNG, and PDF. (iPhone/iPad Live Photos (HEIC) are not acceptable. Make sure to turn off Live Photos setting when taking photos of documents.)

Q11. What if my documents are incomplete or non-compliant?
A: Registrars or nurses will flag documents and request resubmission. You will receive notification to correct and resubmit documents.

Immunization & Health Documentation:

Q12. Are immunization records mandatory?
A: Yes, a certified Florida DH 680 form is required. A 30-day extension may be available for some cases (foster or homeless students). If a 30 Day extension is granted, your child will not be permitted to attend school past the 31st day.

Q13. What if my child has a religious exemption?
A: Submit a DH 681 Religious Exemption Written Request instead of the DH 680 form.

Q14. What should I know about the DH 3040 Health Examination form?
A: The DH 3040 form must be completed by your child's healthcare provider and includes medical history details. Exemptions for religious reasons can be requested.

Special Situations:

Q15. What should I do if my child is in foster care(ESSA) or homeless(FIT)?
A: Provide additional details on your enrollment forms. Foster or homeless students have up to 30 days to submit health documentation. The ESSA or FIT Program staff team will be made aware of your situation and may contact you for more information.

Q16. How do I handle custody or legal guardianship documents?
A: Upload custody, guardianship, or other relevant legal documents. If documents originated from another state, they must be domesticated by a Florida court.

Q17. Can I enroll my child if we share housing with another family?
A: Yes. Complete and notarize the Flagler Schools Affidavit of Shared Housing form and submit additional required documents. During the enrollment process you will be emailed the form to print, complete & get notarized.

Registration and Validation Process:

Q18. What happens after submitting the NSE forms?
A: Documents are reviewed by registrars and nurses. Once all the uploaded documentation has been validated, your child will be registered into SKYWARD, a start date will be entered & you will receive a ‘Welcome’ email with your NEXT steps.

Q19. What happens if required documents are not provided within 30 days?
A: On day 31, your child will not be permitted to attend school until documents are submitted.

Support & Troubleshooting:

Q20. Who can I contact for help with enrollment?
A: The Technology Support team is available during school hours to assist with enrollment and technical issues. Submit a Help Ticket anytime through the Support link on the Parent Dashboard, New Student Enrollment card, or Contact Us page on the district website. Link to form: Click Flagler Schools Cntact Us Help Form. Choose ‘New Student Enrollment’ options from dropdown.

Q21. How can I track my child’s enrollment and validation status?
A: You can track the status on the parent dashboard. Once enrollment is finalized, you'll also receive a welcome email from Flagler County Schools with the start date and next steps.

Q22. What if there are discrepancies or issues with my submitted data?
A: Registrars or nurses will flag documents and request resubmission. You will receive notification to correct and resubmit documents.

Flagler Schools has transitioned to a fully digital Student Transfer Process. Families wishing to transfer their child from one Flagler County school to another can now complete this request through the Parent Dashboard for existing students.

Once logged in, select your student’s card and click the button labeled with the desired school year and the word "Transfer". From there, parents can upload required documents and provide all necessary details directly within the online form.

For questions or problems with New Student Enrollment, please click on the button below to fill out the "Contact Us" form. A member of our team will reach out to you shortly.