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REGISTRATION FAQS
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REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTS
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Why do I need a registration appointment?
During your registration appointment the Central Registrar will:
- Review & verify your online registration forms and supporting documents
- Provide a start date
- Discuss next steps
A student cannot be registered without a registration appointment.
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Is registration done at the school building?
All registration appointments are virtual. Please follow the instructions on our Registration page. If you need an in-person appointment please email registration@northallegheny.org.
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Where is the Central Registration Office?
The Central Registration is located at 200 Hillvue Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. -
How do I change or cancel my registration appointment?
When the registration appointment was made, a confirmation email was sent to the email address submitted in the form. Canceling or rescheduling can be done by clicking the appropriate button within that email and selecting a new day and time.
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What if I arrive late for my registration appointment?
It is always best to communicate in advance with the Central Registration Office or reschedule. You may simply reschedule your appointment. You may also be contacted and asked to reschedule your appointment.
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After my registration is finalized, how soon can my child start school?
If a student registers while a school year is currently in progress, North Allegheny School District will provide a start date of up to five days from the date of registration completion. During this time the District will ensure a smooth start for your student(s) by:
- validating the residential address
- arranging transportation
- gather appropriate records
- prepare for the student to arrive at the building they are zoned/assigned
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After uploading and submitting my supporting documents in the online portal do I need to bring my documents to the registration appointment?
No, unless otherwise specified to do so, as uploaded documents are reviewed before your virtual or in-person appointment. If you have not uploaded a required document or what you have uploaded is not sufficient, you will be informed by a member of the Central Registration Team.
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GENERAL
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What are the school hours?
- High Schools - 7:25 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Middle Schools - 8:10 a.m. to 2:58 p.m.
- Elementary Schools - 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Kindergarten AM - 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Kindergarten PM - 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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What is the earliest age to enroll?
- Kindergarten: Student must have attained the age of 5 on or before September 1
- 1st Grade: Student must have attained the age of 6 on or before September 1
Early admission is considered for those students that attain the age of 5 for Kindergarten or 6 for 1st grade after September 1 but before October 1. -
Is there a process for early admission?
Early admission is considered for those students that attain the age of 5 for Kindergarten or 6 for 1st grade after September 1 but before October 1. To apply for early admission:
- Complete the Early Admission Form and submit it to the Central Registration Office before August 1 of the year of enrollment.
- Early admission testing must be completed no later than two weeks before the start of the school year. Testing is conducted by one of the District’s school psychologists at no cost to the parents/guardian.
For additional information on early admission, please refer to School Board Policy #201.
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How will I be informed about busing?
Registrations completed no later than three weeks before to the start of a new academic year will be notified by the Transportation Department via email. Registrations completed within three weeks before the start of a new academic year or anytime thereafter will be notified by the Transportation Department via phone.
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When will I know who my student(s) teacher is?
Teacher assignments are sent in early August for all grade levels.
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Are placement assessments offered?
Placement assessments are offered at the following levels and subject areas.
- Middle School (6-8) - Math
- High School (9-12) - Math and World Language
Registrations completed in the spring or over the summer for enrollment in the next academic year have a scheduled time to take the assessments. There is no need to register in advance.
Assessment Details for students enrolling in the 2022-2023 school year:
- Summer Testing Location: Marshall Middle School (Library, First Floor)
- Address: 5145 Wexford Run Road Wexford, PA 15090
- Time for all sessions: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Middle school tests take approximately 60 minutes per test.
- For students completing Algebra I or beyond, the test takes approximately 1.5 hours.
- Dates:
- Wednesday, June 8
- Wednesday, July 13
- Monday, August 15
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How do I move forward with testing for special education services?
The District offers testing services through the Pupil Services Department. Testing is offered to all school-age children within the District who are enrolled in a non-public, parochial, private school, or homeschool program. For more information, contact the Central Registration Office at registration@northallegheny.org.
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DOCUMENTATION
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What documentation do I need for registration?
We encourage families to gather as many documents as possible during the registration process to ensure a smooth transition into the school. To help stay organized through the process, please download our Parent Checklist
Required for ALL Students in Grades K-12 Parent/Guardian Documentation Student Documentation Two Proofs of Residency Student's Proof of Age Parent/Guardian ID Immunization Additional Student Documents by Grade Elementary (K-5) Secondary (6-12) Kindergarten Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 *Dental Exam *Dental Exam (grade 3) *Physical Exam (grade 6) *Physical Exam (grade 11) *Physical Exam Release of Records Release of Records Release of Records MS Scheduling Form **Unofficial Transcript **Copy of Schedule or Recent Report Card *Needed within 30 days of start date but not required to complete registration
**Needed during counseling appointment but not required to complete registrationSee page two of the Parent Checklist for additional details on acceptable parent/guardian identification, two proofs of residency, student proof of age, and immunization records.
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How does North Allegheny define residency for my student(s) based on my living situation?
Residence is defined as a student’s fixed nighttime location. A student’s address is the same as the person who has legal residential custody of the student.
Types of Living Situations
*Affidavits are required for any Third-Party living situation.
Homeowner/Leaseholder: The definition of a homeowner/leaseholder is when the person registering the student(s) owns or rents the residence within the District where the student resides.
Third-Party Resident Owner/Leaseholder*: The definition of a third-party resident owner/leaseholder is when the parent/guardian and student(s) live with another person who owns or leases the residence within the District. Both the guardian(s) of the student(s) and homeowner/leaseholder will need to sign.
Third-Party Responsible Resident*: The definition of a third-party responsible resident is when a student lives with a resident within the District, who is not their legal guardian, and that resident assumes personal and financial responsibility for the educational decisions of the student. Both the guardians of the student(s) and responsible resident will need to sign.
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Are documents needed when there is a split living arrangement between parents?
By law, if parents are legally separated or divorced, each parent has equal rights to access the child and his/her school records unless a court order is provided. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide the most recent court order to the school/District. Otherwise, both parents will continue to have equal access to the child and his/her school records.
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What do I do if I am new to the District and only have one proof of residency?
New residents to the District have 30 days from the date the lease begins or from the closing date of the home to provide a second proof of residency.
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Do I need to gather academic records?
Additional information is sometimes needed to help support the enrollment of student(s) at North Allegheny. At the secondary level, course selection is student-specific and additional academic information is encouraged to be uploaded at the time of registration.
- Middle School (6-8): A copy of a recent report card or schedule
- High School (9-12): An unofficial transcript
- Additional Documents (K-12): IEP, GIEP, 504, DART (digital copies are preferred)
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What health documents are needed to register?
Immunization (required): Immunization records are required for all students entering the District and registration cannot be completed without them. For further information, please visit the Health Services Department website.
Additional health documents are needed by the health office before the first day of school or within 30 days of the student(s) start date but are not required to complete registration. During registration, we encourage families to provide as many of these documents as possible to ensure full compliance for the student(s).
Physical Exam: The Physical Exam Form should be completed by the student’s Primary Care Provider before entering school (Kindergarten or 1st grade), before entering grade 6, and before entering grade 11.
Dental Exam: The Dental Exam Form should be completed by the student’s Dentist before starting school (Kindergarten and 1st grade), before entering grade 3, and before entering grade 7.
*If no prior physical or dental exam is provided from the student(s) previous school, North Allegheny will ask for these exams regardless of grade level.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
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What are the steps I need to take to complete Kindergarten Registration?
Step 1: Visit our Registration page for the link to start the process
Step 2: Complete the online application and upload the required documents
Step 3: Submit the application for review
Step 4: Schedule a virtual registration appointment. You will be provided with a link to do so at a designated time.
Step 5: Attend your virtual registration appointment
Use the Parent Checklist as a resource as you go through the registration process.
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What documentation do I need for registration?
We encourage families to gather as many documents as possible during the registration process to ensure a smooth transition into the school. To help stay organized through the process, please download our Parent Checklist.
Required for ALL Students in Grades K-12 Parent/Guardian Documentation Student Documentation Two Proofs of Residency Student's Proof of Age Parent/Guardian ID Immunization Additional Kindergarten Student Documents *Dental Exam *Physical Exam *Eye Exam -
When does Kindergarten registration take place?
Kindergarten applications open in January before the start of the next academic school year. This is a time when families can go online and complete the required forms and attach their supporting documents. Once complete, families will schedule an in-person appointment for early March at the Central Registration Office and subsequently submit their application for review.
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Why register early for Kindergarten?
During Kindergarten registration week, when in-person appointments are held, parents/guardians will indicate their preference for AM or PM kindergarten. The building principal will assign students to AM or PM kindergarten sessions using established class-size guidelines and the preferences indicated by parents/guardians during registration. Class assignments for students requesting AM/PM classes will not be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
If the preferences for all registrations received by the end of Kindergarten Registration week cannot be accommodated in any given building, there will be a lottery drawing in that building for each session for which there is an overage of requests.
Anyone who registers after Kindergarten Registration week in March will not be included in the lottery and will be given AM/PM preference based on availability and their placement on the waitlist.
For more information visit our Kindergarten Registration website.
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How is the lottery conducted?
The lottery is conducted before the end of the current academic year. The building principal, PFA President or designee, and one pre-kindergarten parent/guardian will be present.
- Names of all the students requesting the session in question will be randomly drawn to fill that section to the capacity determined by class-size guidelines.
- After that section is filled, names will be drawn to develop a waiting list for that section.
- Principals will maintain the waitlist and review assignments if changes in enrollment occur before the opening of school.
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Is Kindergarten registration done at the school building?
Virtual Kindergarten registrations are conducted online. There is a designated week for those who prefer in-person Kindergarten registration. Information about in-person Kindergarten registration will be provided at a later time. All in-person registration appointments are held at the Central Registration Office.
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What does a typical Kindergarten day look like?
North Allegheny offers a half-day kindergarten program at each of our seven elementary buildings (times are below). The District provides transportation to the school for the morning session and from the school for the afternoon session. Families are responsible for arranging mid-day transportation either to or from school.
- Kindergarten AM - 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Kindergarten PM - 12:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Is there an age requirement to enroll in Kindergarten?
Students must have attained the age of 5 on or before September 1. Early admission is considered for those students that attain the age of 5 for Kindergarten after September 1 but before October 1.
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How do I apply for early admission into Kindergarten?
Early admission is considered for those students that attain the age of 5 for Kindergarten after September 1 but before October 1. To apply for early admission:
- The Early Admission Form is completed and the request is provided to the building principal
- All requests must be made before August 1 of the year of enrollment
- Testing must be completed two weeks before the start of the school year
- Testing is conducted by the District school psychologist at no cost to the parent(s)/guardian(s)
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What are the criteria for early admission?
Early admission shall be considered upon meeting all of the following criteria.
- The child must obtain a minimum standard score of 121 or higher on an individually administered assessment of cognitive ability.
- The child must demonstrate adequate levels of academic preparedness commensurate with the age group of Kindergarten in which he/she is seeking enrollment (84th percentile or higher for the student’s chronological age on a standardized achievement assessment)
- The child must demonstrate adequate levels of adaptive functioning commensurate with the age group of Kindergarten in which he/she is seeking enrollment (84th percentile or higher for the student’s chronological age in two of the following domains: Conceptual, Practical, and/or Social, or the 84th percentile on the Composite)
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Is there Kindergarten Orientation?
Yes. Communication about Kindergarten orientation is sent in July outlining dates and times. Orientation is building-specific and takes place in August.
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When will I know who my student(s) teacher is?
Teacher assignments are sent in early August for all grade levels.
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What health documents are needed for Kindergarten?
Immunization (required): Immunization records are required for all students entering the District and registration cannot be completed without them. Students may be delayed from starting if vaccinations are missing from the record. For contact information for nursing staff and to see the list of required vaccinations, please visit the Health Services Department website.
Additional health documents, such as the Physical and Dental Exams, are needed by the health office. During registration, we encourage families to provide as many of these documents as possible. Although these are needed before the first day of school, these documents are not required to complete registration.
Physical Exam: The Physical Exam Form should be completed by the student’s Primary Care Provider before the first day of school or within 30 days of the start date.
Dental Exam: The Dental Form should be completed by the student’s Dentist before the first day of school or within 30 days of the start date.