New Student Registration to Lincolnwood School District 74

Welcome to Lincolnwood School District 74!

Click here for REGISTRATION PACKET

To enroll your new student(s) to our district, you must download and print the Registration Packet listed above (one packet per student). Please complete all pages and forms that apply to your needs. Note that ALL PAGES from this Registration Packet, whether blank or filled out, MUST BE SUBMITTED, along with all necessary documents that are required (see below). Please submit all, in person, to the appropriate school your child(ren) will be attending. Registration may be longer than a one-day process. The appropriate school office will advise you as to when your student can begin school. Thank you and welcome to our district.

PreK thru 2nd Grade
Todd Hall Elementary School
3925 W. Lunt Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Ph: 847-675-8235

3rd Grade thru 5th Grade
Rutledge Hall Elementary School
6850 N. East Prairie Road
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Ph: 847-675-8236

6th Grade thru 8th Grade
Lincoln Hall Middle School
6855 N. Crawford Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Ph: 847-675-8240

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ENROLL
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED BY THE PARENT FOR VERIFICATION AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

1. ORIGINAL (CERTIFIED COPY) BIRTH CERTIFICATE

• If your child was born in Cook County, you can obtain the birth certificate at the Skokie Mini Civic Center (court house), 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie (telephone 847-818-2850), or at participating currency exchanges. If your child was born outside of Cook County, you will need to contact the county or village hall for information on how to obtain the birth certificate. (A CERTIFIED COPY WILL HAVE A SEAL OF THE COUNTY ON THE CERTIFICATE). Hospital and/or baptism certificates will NOT be accepted.

2. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN DISTRICT 74
Category A (Attach at least ONE of the following documents):

• A closing statement for the purchase of your residence
• Signed lease for your residence
• The most recent real estate tax bill for the residence showing you as the taxpayer

Category B (Attach at least TWO of the following documents):

• Gas, electric, or telephone bill (or letter from utility company) only 1 needed
• Home/apartment insurance certificate
• Driver's License
• Voter registration card or application for voter registration card
• Automobile registration - State of Illinois

Category C (Each of the following forms MUST be completed and turned in):

• ENROLLMENT FORM AND REGISTRATION PACKET - Fill the package out as completely as possible. We will go over it when you come in. Please PRINT LEGIBLY.
• AFFIDAVIT OF RESIDENCE - Fill out the Affidavit and have it notarized (this can be done at a bank, currency exchange, etc.).
• LANGUAGE SURVEY
• PERMISSION FORM TO SEND FOR SCHOOL RECORDS - You will need to know the exact name of the previous school, mailing address, and zip code.
• SCHOOL FEES - Fees may be paid in person with cash or check (at appropriate school) or by credit card using the online E-Pay link on our website at the top of the page.
  
• GYM UNIFORM ORDER FORM - If child is in grades 6 through 8.
• Sports Forms (Interscholastic Sports & Sports Physical) only need to be completed for Lincoln Hall 6th, 7th, 8th grade

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BEFORE STUDENT CAN START SCHOOL

INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING PROOF OF RESIDENCY
In order to attend the Lincolnwood School District 74 Schools, a student is required to reside within the boundaries of Lincolnwood. Proof of residency is being required as part of the registration process for all students.

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL THEIR RESIDENCY HAS BEEN VERIFIED.

The issue of students illegally attending schools outside of their home district has surfaced during the last several years. In spring Representative O'Connor sponsored HB1459 which allows a district to impose a tuition charge if the school board determines that a non-resident pupil is improperly attending a district's school on a tuition-free basis. The bill makes it a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly enroll a non-resident in a school without paying tuition. A hearing process also is included in this measure as are other provisions. NOTE: Original documents requested will be inspected, photo copied and returned.

Affirmation of Residency Documents

HOMEOWNERS:
A photocopy of the following will be accepted:

1. Most recent property tax bill AND
2. Proof of payment (canceled check or from 1098) AND
3. One of the items below:

a. Current homeowner's insurance policy
b. Current village/county vehicle registration
c. Mortgage coupon
d. Current vehicle insurance policy
e. Closing statement & homeowner's insurance if moved in within 2 months of registration

RENTERS:
Only Originals of the following will be accepted:

1. Valid original lease (signed and dated) AND
2. Proof of last two months payments (cancelled checks (originals) or receipts required) AND
3. The items below:

a. Current renter's insurance policy
b. Current village/county vehicle registration
c. Current vehicle insurance policy
d. Driver's License
e. Voters Card

** Landlord's phone number is required.

LIVING WITH RELATIVES:
Only Originals of the following will be accepted:

1. Previous 2 months of bills
2. Current village vehicle registration
3. Automobile insurance policy
4. Tax returns (current year only)
5. Checking and/or savings statements for the previous 2 months
6. Statement from parents, homeowners and neighbor of verification of residence
7. Homeowner and parent or guardian must sign the Financial Responsibility Form
8. Driver's License
9. Voter's Card