{"id":2270,"date":"2015-01-12T15:00:38","date_gmt":"2015-01-12T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/hhs\/?page_id=2270"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T19:03:48","slug":"new-student-enrollment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/hhs\/general-information\/new-student-enrollment\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Enrollment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>New Student Enrollment<\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A parent or guardian must be present when enrolling.\u00a0 Students will be enrolled between 8am and 2pm.\u00a0 When you enter the main office, you will be directed to the School Counseling Office where you will complete necessary paperwork and provide appropriate documentation and identification.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What To Bring<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The following documents are required when enrolling.\u00a0\u00a0 All official records will be requested from previous school upon eligibility to enroll, however, not having these items readily available may result in a delay in being scheduled or starting classes while we contact the previous school or wait for the parent or guardian to produce documents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parent of Guardian Identification:<\/strong>\u00a0 Identification required from the parent or guardian enrolling the student.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of Residence<\/strong>:\u00a0This must be a utility bill and\/or mortgage or lease agreement or official mail. Also, you may use a drivers license with the correct address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of Guardianship<\/strong>:\u00a0 If a student does not reside with their natural or adoptive parent(s), legal guardianship approval through the court system is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of Immunization<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0North Carolina law requires all students provide immunization information.\u00a0 Students from out of state will have 30 days to comply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official Withdrawal Documentation<\/strong>:\u00a0 Documentation of proper withdrawal from the previous school including most recent grades must be provided.\u00a0 Transcript of Credits:\u00a0 A record of all credits previously earned must be provided to ensure proper placement for graduation.\u00a0 The transcript provided at enrollment may be unofficial and we will request the previous school send all official records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student&#8217;s Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Service Records (if applicable)<\/strong>:\u00a0 Students receiving special services as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan are asked to bring the most current copy of their documentation.\u00a0 Special services and accommodations may not be provided until records are received and reviewed by the School Psychologist (for IEPs) or Administrator (for Section 504 Plans).\u00a0 A transfer meeting will be scheduled to ensure proper placement and accommodations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What To Expect<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once enrolled, an administrator and\/or school counselor will review your transcript and current grades to develop a schedule of courses.\u00a0 Our goal is for you to graduate high school within four years of when you entered 9th grade.\u00a0 If you are behind in credits, we will encourage additional learning opportunities to help you graduate on time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>I&#8217;m a New Bearcat&#8230;..Now What??<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All new Bearcats are invited to the Bearcat Bridge which is usually held two different days around the first week of August. You will only need to attend one of these days.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Extracurricular Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to enhance their high school experience.\u00a0 This is one of the best ways for new students to meet others who share common interests.\u00a0 We offer a wide array of clubs, athletics, and opportunities in leadership and fine arts.\u00a0 Let us help you find where you fit in.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Student Enrollment, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org\/parents\/enrollment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HCPS District Enrollment Information<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Student Enrollment Getting Started A parent or guardian must be present when enrolling.\u00a0 Students will be enrolled between 8am and 2pm.\u00a0 When you enter the main office, you will be directed to the School Counseling Office where you will complete necessary paperwork and provide appropriate documentation and identification. 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