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Verification Of Residency
A school system employee or designee may visit the address given by any parent/guardian to verify residency. The property address given must be the actual location where the student and parent/guardian
live full time. Schools may request a parent/guardian provide proof of residency if: (1) mail is returned from the student’s address of record; (2) a student’s attendance record indicates a pattern of absences, or tardies; or (3) other circumstances occur that place the school on notice that the address of record is invalid/inaccurate for the student.
Change Of Address
Parents/guardians shall inform the school and provide updated residency information including a change of address form and general affidavit of residency accompanied by new proof of residency documentation within 10 business days of a move that occurs during the school year. These documents should be returned to the main office or registrar’s office of the student’s school. If it is discovered that a student and their family failed to inform the school that they have moved out of the school zone, the student may be withdrawn immediately and placed in the school to which the current residence is zoned. See Regulation JBC-R(3).
School Choice/General Administrative Transfers
The APS offers school choice options for students who request to attend a school other than their neighborhood/zoned school. Parents/guardians must request a transfer to attend an out-of-zone school during the annual application period. Transfer applications for the upcoming school year will be accepted each spring semester. Students with transfers are expected to have regular and punctual attendance and to abide by all disciplinary rules at the transfer school where they attend. A transfer may be revoked if any of the following occur:
• The student has accumulated any combination of 10 or more unexcused absences from school or class, tardies to school or class, early dismissals from school or class, or late pickups from school;
• The student has a combined total of four in-school suspensions, suspensions of one to three days, or disciplinary referrals to the office; and/or
• Two or more suspensions of three days or more for any reason, or expulsion.
The General Administrative Transfer Application Window for the 2022-2023 school year will be posted on the APS website. For more information regarding transfers to attend an out-of-zone school, please contact Student Assignment at 404-802-2233 or studentassignment@ atlantapublicschools.us or reference Regulation JBCCA-R(2).
Custody
Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide the school with a copy
of all court order(s) regarding the custody of the child. APS personnel may request proof of legal custody in situations involving multiple adults claiming control of the same student or should a question arise. See Regulation JBC-R(2). Student enrollment forms, as well as other official documents of the school, should be signed by the with whom the child resides. The school will give to non-custodial parents, upon request, all information required under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the laws of Georgia, unless there is a valid court order directing the school not to divulge such information. If such an order exists, a copy must be presented to the principal.
Grade Placement
Parents/guardians shall present an official transcript of work or credit at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not presented, the student
shall be accepted provisionally in the grade to which they indicate membership. If upon receipt of an official transcript, it is found that the student has been enrolled in the wrong subject or grade, the student shall be withdrawn immediately and re-enrolled in the appropriate grade or subjects. The parent(s/legal guardian(s shall be informed in writing
of the change.
Records of each student’s previous work should be required before final placement is determined. A reasonable effort should be made to obtain such records. If the records are not forthcoming within 30 calendar days, an academic assessment shall be made by the school to determine final placement. See Regulation JBC-R(2.
Withdrawal From School
At the time of withdrawal, students must return all textbooks, library books, and other school-owned items. Any such items not returned, and any other school-related expenses for which the student is responsible (such as lunch charges), must be paid for at the time of withdrawal.
The school may withhold grade reports, diplomas, and/or certificates of progress until restitution is made for lost or damaged textbooks and/or media materials.
Students who are under disciplinary investigation or who are in the process of being disciplined or referred to a disciplinary hearing may not be withdrawn.
No Shows And Withdrawal Without Parent/Guardian
Permission:
Pursuant to Administrative Regulation JBCD-R(1: The District may withdraw a student without parental permission. In all scenarios,
the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee shall use due diligence to notify the parent/guardian or other person if the Local Education Agency (LEA) plans to withdraw such a student. The Superintendent or designee shall document a minimum of three attempts to contact the parent/guardian, grandparent, or other person. Such notification shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested. The school may still pursue the interventions as outlined in the APS attendance policy and regulations.
The District can withdraw a student without parental permission when:
• The student is older than 16 and has accumulated 10 consecutive unexcused absences.
• The student is 6-16 and has accumulated 10 consecutive unexcused absences.
• The student is enrolled in another school or home schooled.
• The student no longer resides in the school attendance zone. See
JBC-R(3) School Admissions — Students who Move During the
School Year.
• Student is not in attendance on the first day of school but was expected based on prior year enrollment.
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