Mountain Home School District 193
Mountain Home, Idaho

How old does my child have to be to start school?  (Idaho Statute 33-201)
Children enrolling in schools in Idaho must meet the following requirements:

• Children entering kindergarten must be five years old on or by September 1, of the year they are enrolling.
• Children entering the first grade must be six years old on or by September 1, of the year they are enrolling.

What school will my child attend?
Each school has a designated attendance zone.  The primary residence (address) of the child's parent or legal guardian determines which school the student will attend.  You may contact the District Office at (208)587-2580 for the name and address of the school your child will attend, or you may access our elementary attendance zone map.  If you have questions regarding our transfer policy, please contact the District Office.

What documents must I have in order to register my child?
Idaho State law requires that parents must present the following documents in order to register any child in public school:

• Certified birth certificate.  If a copy is unavailable at the time of registration, the parent/legal guardian may have up to 30 days to submit the document to the school. 
• Immunization certificate for a minimum of two MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella), five DTAP (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus) unless the fourth DTAP was administered after the child's fourth birthday-then they only need four, three OPU (polio and three Hepatitis B).  These records must be signed by a physician or physician's representative and must be presented at the time of registration, or your child will not be allowed to enter school. 
• Transcripts and records regarding education and/or special services placement are helpful.  If you have not already transferred your child's records, you may sign a record transfer request at the time of registration.
• If your child has attended school in another school district in Idaho, all Idaho laws must be followed pertaining to registration, including birth certificates, immunization documents, age requirements, and legal guardianship.
• In all registration proceedings, legal guardians must provide certified proof of guardianship.
• Parents of potential first grade students (students who have attended kindergarten in another state, yet are underage for first grade attendance in Idaho) must provide documentation from the child's previous school stating that the child has successfully completed 450 hours of approved kindergarten instruction.

When should I register my child?
Registration dates and times may depend on the grade your student will be attending; however, if you are new to the area, you may register your child at any time during normal school-year business hours.

• Pre-registration for new kindergarten students is held each spring.  Dates and times are printed in the local newspaper, posted in the buildings, and on the District's web site.  
• Pre-registration for students currently enrolled in one of our schools or is moving to the junior high or high school level, occurs in March or April of each school year. Students and parents will be given information on career pathways, course descriptions, necessary forms, and deadline dates.  Students and parents will select courses and the appropriate signed forms returned before the deadline date. If you have questions or need further information, you may contact the school your child attends.
• For new students to the district at the junior high and high school level, a "new student" pre-registration/orientation day takes place approximately one week before the regular registration day.  At this time the pre-registration process can be completed and necessary documents presented.  Dates and information will be published in the local newspaper and on the district web site.  These new students must also return on the final registration day to complete the process.
• Final registration will occur a few weeks prior to the start of school.   Dates and information will be published in the local newspaper and on the district web site.

What district forms may I be asked to sign when I register my student?
The following district forms may be provided at the time of registration.  Please check with the school administrative assistant if you have questions or need more information.

• General information card with names, addresses, parent/guardian, etc.
• General medical information the school needs to know.
• Mountain Home School District provides access to computers and the Internet.  All student and parents must read the policy and sign the appropriate Computer & School Network Agreement  before students will be allowed to use computer equipment and peripherals.  Refer to Student Computer, Network, &Internet Access Overview for specifics.

What school forms may I be asked to sign when I register my child?
Individual schools may have additional forms for you to complete.  Such forms may include, but not limited to, school rules and discipline policies, bus rules of conduct, field trip waivers, school handouts, language survey, the district school year calendar, emergency contacts, or school lunch information.

Who do I contact for further information?
We encourage you to first contact the office of the school your child attends.    You may contact our Parent Information section or contact the District Office at 587-2580.