Enrollment
How to Enroll
Welcome to our school!
We are happy for you join our school family. Below you will find the list of required documents necessary to enroll within Orange County Public Schools. Once you have gathered all the necessary documents and completed the registration packet, you will be able to register here at the school.
How to Enroll:
You MUST be zoned for Laureate Park Elementary to enroll with our school. We are not part of School Choice Open Enrollment.
1) Please go to OCPS.net – New Families- How to Enroll
2) Complete the registration packet completely.
3) Look at the first page of the registration packet. Please gather all items listed on the checklist.
Once the registration packet is complete and you have all documents on the checklist, you can either send everything via email to Laureatepark_ES@OCPS.net, or email the registrar to make an appointment to bring in all documents, at Alice.Moss@OCPS.net Note: Appointments are for brining in completed documents only.
The registration packet is in PDF format. You will need to save it to your computer, fill in the blanks, save again, and then email to the school with the documents listed on the first page check list of the packet, or bring to appointment
If you have any questions during the process, please email the registrar at Alice.Moss@OCPS.net
Please pay special attention to the requirements for Verification of Residence and Verification of Guardianship. For some families, it may be necessary to visit the Office of Student Enrollment to receive the proper documentation BEFORE registering here at the school.
Required Documents
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Official Birth Certificate
- A duly attested transcript of the child’s birth record filed according to law with a public officer charged with the duty of recording births.
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Passport
- A passport or certificate of arrival in the U.S. showing the name of the child.
NOTE: Under no circumstances shall staff request a passport, visa, or any other documentation to verify the immigration status of any student.
- A duly attested transcript of the child’s birth record filed according to law with a public officer charged with the duty of recording births.
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Birth Certificate or Passport*
- To enter kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1.
- To enter first grade, a child must be 6 years old on or before September 1, and have completed kindergarten.
*Other forms of age verification are permissible under Section 1003.21, Florida Statues
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Proof of physical examination by a U.S. doctor within a year of enrollment (first day of entry at school).
AND
Proof of immunizations on a Form 680 (obtained from your doctor’s office or the Orange County Health Department.)
If you do not have a doctor you may find assistance by clicking the button below:
Current List of Required Immunizations*
NOTE: Immunization Form 680 must be completed by a Florida physician or a Florida county health department.
Orange County Health Department
832 W. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 3280
Please call 407.723.5004 or click the button below to make an appointment. No walk-ins will be accomodated.
Orange County Health Department Appointments
*Students may attend school without a Florida Certificate of Immunization if they have a:
- Religious Exemption (Form DH 681)
- Temporary Exemption (Form DH 680, Part B)
- Medical Exemption (Form DH680, Part C)
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Transcript, withdrawal form or last report card
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Current IEP or 504 Plan
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Enrollment takes place at the school with the school registrar if you have the following as proof of residence, at a minimum:
- Own Home/Mortgage: Provide the current homestead exemption card, current property tax statement, closing contract, or warranty deed along with current utility bill, ID with current address, and current mail as your proof of residence.
- Rent/Lease: Provide the current signed lease, ID with current address, current utility bill, rent payments, current mail, and renters insurance as your proof of residence.
The following situations require a Verification of Residence obtained from the Office of Student Enrollment BEFORE enrolling at the school.
- Living with someone who owns or rents the home:
If you don’t have a lease or own your own home (share housing with someone else) you must obtain a Verification of Residence from Student Enrollment as your proof of residence by providing a minimum of the following documents:
- Parent or Guardian's Florida driver's license or state ID showing the current correct address.
- Another three (3) items in the Parent or Guardian's name showing the current address, such as: auto registration, current mail, bank statement, insurance, phone bill, or current pay stub.
- Homeowner or Lessee's driver's license or state ID, homestead exemption card, property tax information, or signed lease agreement.
- More documentation may be required depending on circumstances in a case-by-case situation.
- Own Home/Mortgage: Provide the current homestead exemption card, current property tax statement, closing contract, or warranty deed along with current utility bill, ID with current address, and current mail as your proof of residence.
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Birth certificate
If applicable, you must provide one of the following:
- Court Custody Documentation (this includes divorce decrees)
- OCPS Educational Guardianship: This documentation is provided by the Office of Student Enrollment when the parent/guardian lives outside of Orange County or adjacent counties of Brevard, Osceola, Polk, Lake, Seminole, and Volusia).
For more information about Educational Guardianship from the Office of Student Enrollment and how to obtain the necessary documentation to register, click the button below.
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Once you have gathered ALL of the documents above:
- Download and complete the registration packet.
- Download and complete the registration packet.