Registration Information for 2008 - 2009 School Year - Updated May 22, 2008

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All Students
(Everyone Needs)
New Students
(Additional Forms)
General Registration Information

New This Year!
Registration packets will be sent home early in July and registration will be held at the students’ schools on July 30, 31 or August 1.

Current Students
Registration packets will be sent home to all existing students at the beginning of July.  Parents/ guardians are asked to complete all of the forms in the registration packet and bring them to their students’ school for registration.

Registration will be held on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, July 30 – 12 noon–8pm
Thursday, July 31 – 12 noon–8pm
Friday, August 1 – 8am–12 noon.

Visa and Master Card payments will be accepted for registration.

Registration on these dates includes students participating in Kendall County Special Education Cooperative programs in Plano schools—Early Childhood, Diagnostic, ED and Life Skills/Instructional Skills Programs.

The following items will be enclosed with the registration packet and extras are available online:

  • Registration Check List
  • Student Information Form
  • Fee Payment Form (you should complete one form for each student and calculate the student fees on this sheet.)
  • Authorization for Electronic Network Access
  • Student Health History Form
  • Home Language Survey (only new students will need to complete this form)
Student fees are as follows:
Kindergarten-6th Grade   $120.00
Grades 7-8   $160.00
Grades 9-12  $200.00

There may be additional fees for middle and high school students.  If applicable, high school fees could include driver education and band.  Middle school band fees will be collected the first week of school.  Any middle or high school sports fees will be collected as the student begins the season.

It is imperative that families register by mail or drop off the packet at their students’ school on July 30, 31 or August 1, so they will be kept in the computer system at their respective school.  If students do not register on these dates, they will be required to stand in line on the first day of school and wait to register before they will be allowed to attend class.

New Students
New students will also register at their new school on July 30, 31 or August 1, and they should contact the school prior to these dates in order to receive a new student packet of information and forms.

Parents/guardians must bring the following items with them to register their new student(s):

  • Picture identification verifying identity of parent/legal guardian
  • Certified birth certificate for the student
  • Illinois State Board of Education “Good Standing Form” (ISBE Form 33-78)
  • IHSA Residency Eligibility Form (high school students only).

Other forms may be required at registration (such as proof of immunization and physical examination form) and high school students will need to speak with guidance counselors about their schedule.  Bilingual assistance will be available.

Parents/guardians of new students will also need to provide proof of residency in the Plano School District.  Forms that would satisfy this requirement may include mortgage papers, tax bills, signed lease, etc.

Parents/guardians will also need to provide three documents from the following list that show a Plano address:

  • Driver’s license
  • Vehicle registration
  • Voter registration
  • Bill or invoice from utility or credit card
  • Insurance policy
  • Current library card
  • Mail received at new residence
  • And others.

2008-09 School Calendar
The 2008-09 school year calendar is available in a single page format on the Calendar tab on this website and the monthly calendar is also available.

School Supply Lists
School supply lists for students in Kindergarten through grade 8 are available on this website and local stores, including WalMart and The Office Works.

PE Uniforms
Middle and high school students may purchase physical education uniforms directly from Steven’s in Yorkville and Duy’s Shoes in Sandwich and Yorkville.  The schools will not supply PE uniforms and students must have uniforms with them on the first day of school.

Physical, Dental & Vision Exams & Immunizations
This are some changes in these requirements—students entering kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades must have a current physical exam, as well as up-to-date immunizations(Please note: 5th grade students who had physicals for the 2007-08 school year will NOT need another physical for 6th grade).  Students in kindergarten, grades two and six must have a current dental examination.  Students in kindergarten must show proof of a vision exam.  ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 15, 2008 OR THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN TO SCHOOL ON OCTOBER 16, 2008.

There are different requirements for students transferring from other schools in or out of State.  Please check with the District Nurse to confirm that you have met all requirements.  Various forms, and more health-related information, are available on the Health Services tab of this website.

Bus Transportation
If you have questions about eligibility for bus transportation, please call 630/552-8980.

As we prepare to open Plano schools in August, the Board of Education and administration would like to extend our best wishes to your family for a challenging and rewarding school year.

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