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How old does my child have to be to attend school?
Under state law, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten. To enter first grade, a child must be 6 on or before September 1, and must have attended kindergarten.
How do I know which school my child will attend?
The Zoning Office at the School Board of Alachua County can identify your child's school. Contact the office at (352) 955-7700, provide your address, and you will be given the name and address of the school your child will be attending.
How do I go about enrolling my child in the school?
You may go to the school at any time during regular hours to enroll your child, even during the summer. You may also call the school to make an appointment. See Schools and Centers for a list of all Alachua County schools and their phone numbers.
What sort of paperwork will I need to enroll my child?
You should bring the following items to the school:
The following immunizations are required under Florida law:
Preschool Entry (age-appropriate doses as medically indicated):
Kindergarten - 7 Entry:
Seventh grade only * Grades 7-10 Entry:
Grades 11-12 Entry:
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Series
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap)
Hepatitis B Series
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (two doses of measles vaccine, preferably as MMR)
Polio Series
1 Varicella vaccine or Chickenpox (physician documentation of disease or vaccine)
Proof of name and age
A certified copy of a birth certificate or an acceptable substitute is required by Florida law for to enter kindergarten. An acceptable substitute may be:
School records
Social Security Card
We request that you bring your child's social security card. A copy will be made and kept with your child's folder for identification purposes.
Who can I call for more information?
The Zoning Office at (352) 955-7700 will be able to answer any other questions you may have.
Welcome to Alachua County Public Schools, consistently rated a high-performing district by the Florida Department of Education. Our vision for our students is that they will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics to be lifelong learners and independent thinkers. We want our graduates to excel in their chosen careers and be productive and contributing members of the global community.