1. Photo identification of parent/guardian (one of the following)

• Driver’s license
• Massachusetts ID card
• Valid government-issued photo ID
  
  

2. Proof of child’s age (one of the following)

• Birth certificate
• Baptismal certificate identifying date of birth
• Hospital record identifying date of birth
  
  

3. Proof of Residency: Two (2) forms of proof of residency must be provided, each of which must have a matching name and address and be dated within the past 45 days. Letters must be opened and not in the envelope.

• Deed or record of mortgage payment 
• Copy of current lease
• Notarized Barnstable Public Schools Landlord Affidavit form
• Up to two utility bills such as gas, oil, electric, or water 
• Homeowner's or renter’s insurance bill 
• Car insurance bill 
• Health Insurance communication or bill 
• Cable bill
• Telephone bill
• Bank statement 
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license with current home address 
• Valid government-issued photo identification with current home address
• Current motor vehicle registration with home address
• Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) letter    
• Payroll stub with current home address
• IRS Form W-2
• Excise tax bill or Property tax bill
• Voter registration

4. Health Records

• Complete and up-to-date immunization records from the health care provider; and  
• Physical exam (within one year) documentation from health care provider;
• Lead test and result (kindergarten and prekindergarten only)
• Written statement by a physician stating that the physical condition of the child warrants medical exemption from inoculations (if applicable);
• Written statement by parent/guardian that the child’s religious denomination opposes tests and inoculations (if applicable) signed and dated; 
• A TB test is required if the child has recently been in a high-risk country for more than 4 calendar weeks.

5. Report cards and/or transcripts

• Grades K- 8 are required to bring copies of their most recent report card or transcript and will fill out a release of records at the registration appointment

• High School (grades 9-12): 

  • Bring a copy of all year-end report cards for grades 9-12

  • Bring the most recent progress report, online grade report, or transcript.

  • Many schools have a portal online to print out past report cards and current grades and classes.

  • You may come to the FCEC before your appointment to fill out a release of records for the current school OR fill out a release of records at your current school to send records to: BPS FCEC, 141 Bassett Ln, Hyannis, MA 02061, Fax: 508-790-6202, email: bpsengagementcenter@mybps.us

  • High school students cannot start school without transcripts from their previous high school(s)
    
    

6. In addition, please bring the following if applicable:

• IEP, 504, and/or Individual Health Care Plan such as asthma or allergy action plan  

• Legal documents such as custody agreements or restraining/protection orders (notarized translation into English)