Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- How do I enroll my child for school?
- What time does school begin and end?
- How can I find out what is on the lunch menu?
- Does my child have to wear a belt?
How do I enroll my child for school?
School registration documents may be obtained from the school office.
Information Needed for Registration
Prospective Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 30,
2007. Prospective Pre-Kindergarten students must be four years old by
September 30, 2007. All students must have the following documentation to
submit a completed registration packet.
� Birth Certificate
� Social Security card
� Up-to-date immunization record
� Completed Registration form
� Four documents proving Zachary residence in the parent or legal
guardian�s name. Provisional custody or custody by mandate is not
accepted.
Documents must include:
o Original mortgage or original lease agreement/rental contract on
company letterhead
o Utility bill (City of Zachary � gas/water bill)
And at least 2 of the following:
o Entergy or DEMCO bill
o Telephone bill
o Tax Assessor�s bill
o Original, current Medical/Medicare or social security insurance card
o Cable TV / Satellite bill
o Original Homestead Exemption
� Incoming first graders must have a drop slip from the previous
school and a copy of the most recent report card, verifying grade level
assignment.
� Both paying and free Pre-Kindergarten spaces are limited and
applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Families who wish to apply for free Pre-Kindergarten must provide proof of
family income for an application to be considered. Families who wish to
apply for paying Pre-Kindergarten will be required to submit a nonrefundable
$50 deposit to secure a space. Tuition will be $300.00 per month. It does
not include breakfast or lunch but will cover all field trips, materials,
supplies, and transportation. Families who do not pay their tuition during
the school year will forfeit their space to the next student on the waiting
list.
Further questions can be answered at 654-2786.
What time does school begin and end?
Instruction begins at 8:40 a.m. Students arriving after 8:40 are considered
tardy. School ends at 3:35 p.m.
How can I find out what is on the lunch menu?
Visit the district's web page at http://www.zacharyschools.org/
Child Nutrition is located under "Departments." The lunch menu for each
month is posted there.
Does my child have to wear a belt?
Belts must be worn if pants have belt loops. A belt is not necessary if
pants do not have loops.
