Admissions & Enrollment, and Vaccination Requirements
WELCOME TO GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL!
We look forward to you joining the Golden Valley Family!
For all New Families, we are now taking enrollments for the 25-26 school year.
Please see below for hours
****NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS DONE AFTER YOU HAVE ENROLLED YOUR STUDENT IN PERSON AT GOLDEN VALLEY*****
Enrollment forms are available on the bottom of this page
The state of California and the William S. Hart Union High School District have set the guidelines that we must follow when enrolling new students. To expedite your enrollment, please be sure to provide the information requested below—please note that all documents must be original, no copies will be accepted.
• Proof of residence is required (read below)-you must live within the Golden Valley Boundaries.
-Determination and Proof of Residency
In the State of California, when enrolling a child in public school, the parent/legal guardian/ caregiver must provide current proof of residency within the school district boundaries.
Government Code 244 defines a residence as: "the place where one remains when not working....and to which one returns for sleep". It also states, "There can only be one primary place of residence declared for the student."
Evidence of residency for a pupil living with his or her parent/legal guardian/ caregiver shall be established by current documentation showing the name and address of the responsible adult within the school district. California Education Code, Section 48204.1 identifies the following ways to establish residency:
In the State of California, when enrolling a child in public school, the parent/legal guardian/ caregiver must provide current proof of residency within the school district boundaries.
Government Code 244 defines a residence as: "the place where one remains when not working....and to which one returns for sleep". It also states, "There can only be one primary place of residence declared for the student."
Evidence of residency for a pupil living with his or her parent/legal guardian/ caregiver shall be established by current documentation showing the name and address of the responsible adult within the school district. California Education Code, Section 48204.1 identifies the following ways to establish residency:
- Property tax payment receipts.
- Proof of escrow closing within 45 days of the requested date of enrollment.
- Rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts.
- Utility service contract, statement, or payment receipts.
- Pay stubs.
- Voter registration.
- Correspondence from a government agency.
- Declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of a pupil
The Hart District requires proof of residency through two of the methods listed above. However, if method #8 is used, three forms of proof will be required.
Home visits may be made for further verification of changes in intradistrict transfers.
Upon enrollment, students must also present a copy of up-to-date immunizations. For information regarding immunization requirements, please click here.
• Birth certificate
• Transcript from previous school
• Withdrawal grades ( for mid-term enrollees)
• Most recent IEP (or 504) if Special Ed student
• Proof of up-to-date Immunizations -- New California state law as of 1/1/2016 On January 1, 2016 a new California state law requires ALL students must be immunized, you will no longer be able to sign immunization waivers because of personal beliefs. The only exemptions will be for medical reasons, per licensed physician verification. Section 120325 of the Health & Safety Code is amended to read: Exemptions from immunization for medical reasons. Section 120335 The governing authority shall not unconditionally admit any person as a pupil of any secondary school, unless, prior to his or her first admission to that institution, he or she has been fully immunized. PLEASE REMEMBER: California state law requires that prior to being allowed to attend classes ALL students entering a California high school should have completed the following:
o Tdap Pertussis—booster minimum of one dose on or after the 7th birthday (new state requirement)
o DTP—4 doses, 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 2nd birthday
o Hepatitis B—series of 3 vaccinations
o MMR—Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccination minimum of 2 are required given on or after 1st birthday
o Polio—4 doses, 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 2nd birthday
o Varicella (Chickenpox)--2 doses
• Guardianship Forms—If the student is not living with parent or legal guardian, Caregiver Affidavit must be completed in our office. Guardian must present picture ID along with proof of residence. Legal guardians must show court documentation.
Questions? Please contact Michelle Birchfield [email protected]
After all paperwork has been processed, the school will set up an appointment with a counselor to determine your student's schedule of classes.