2011-12 School Registration Information
Registration Date and Times
Registration for all students of Peru Elementary School District 124 will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Parkside School.
IMPORTANT – Two Forms of Identification Required to Register
All parents and guardians are REQUIRED to provide TWO FORMS of evidence of CURRENT RESIDENCY within the boundaries of the school district. Proof of residency must include a driver’s license or other state-issued identification. The second identification must include your name and address, ideally in the form of a current City of Peru utility bill. Registration will not be allowed without absolute proof of residence, regardless of past attendance in the district.
IMPORTANT – Immunization and Physical/Dental Exam Requirements
All students are required by law to have updated immunization records. Students entering kindergarten or sixth grade must provide evidence of a physical exam that has been completed within one year prior to the first day of school. All students new to the district must also show proof of a physical exam. All physical exams are due by the FIRST DAY of student attendance. Students in kindergarten, second and sixth grades must provide evidence of a completed dental exam. Students entering kindergarten must provide evidence of a vision exam performed by a licensed Illinois optometrist or ophthalmologist. This is also due on the first day of school.
Birth Certificates
All students enrolling in the district for the first time are required to present a certified birth certificate, which can be obtained from the county in which the child was born.
Required and Optional Fees
Registration fees include a book rental and material fee of $75 for all K-8 students and $50 for all preschool students who have not already paid at preschool pre-registration. Registration fees are capped at $200 per family. Separate fees will be collected for kindergarten and preschool milk, Parkside physical education and for students who will be participating in band and chorus activities. A listing of fees is provided on the following page. Click here for a detailed listing of 2011-12 fees.
Breakfast and Lunch
Student breakfast is $1.25 per meal and student lunch is $2.00 per meal. All students must purchase a lunch card with a beginning minimum balance of $10.00 to participate. Reduced price information based upon family income eligibility guidelines will be available during registration.
IESA Sports Physicals
Students participating in any athletic activities throughout the school year must have a completed physical examination prior to the first day of practice for their season. For those interested, representatives from Illinois Valley Community Hospital will be present at Parkside on Tuesday, August 9, from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. to administer IESA sports physical examinations, which will be effective for one calendar year. The cost for these physicals is $20.00 per student.
Transportation
Students who reside more than 1½ miles from the school in which they attend, or who live in an area approved as a hazardous zone by the Illinois Department of Transportation, will be provided free bus transportation to and from school. More information will be available at registration.
Opening Schedule
The first day of student attendance is Tuesday, August 23, with noon dismissal. The calendar and more information is available at www.perued.net. Please feel free to contact your child’s school or the Superintendent’s Office at (815) 223-0486 for more information.
