Relocating to Charlotte Area? Enrolling Your Kids in School FAQ

New families to the Charlotte area know that choosing and enrolling your child in school is a top priority once you get here, especially if you’re coming after the school year has already started.

Here’s what you need to enroll your child in school:

• Photo ID for the parent or legal guardian of the child
• Proof of residence. Many counties require two forms of proof, such as a deed or lease as well as something like a bank or utility statement. Check with your county to see exactly what you need.
• Child’s birth certificate that includes the parents’ names
• Immunization records for your child

If you are enrolling your child in high school, he or she will also need to bring in official transcripts. Children entering kindergarten usually have to pass a physical and must be five years of age.

Selecting a school for your child will be determined in large part by the neighborhood you choose when you relocate to Charlotte. All areas are served by schools specifically designated for those communities, although if you are interested in sending your child to private school, you will have a wider range of options (albeit at a greater cost).

To determine which schools are in your area and how they are rated, you can begin your search online or call your local school district. Otherwise, you can save time by giving Leigh Brown, the best Charlotte agent and best Concord agent, a call. She has lived in the area her whole life and is very well acquainted with the various local schools and can help you select both a neighborhood and a school that will suit the needs of both your child and your family.

Relocating to Charlotte or the Charlotte area is a big change, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Get a relocation expert like Leigh Brown, who knows everything about Charlotte real estate for sale and more, on your side. Getting all your ducks in a row has never been easier!

Are you relocating to Charlotte from Cincinnati because of Chiquita? If so, let us be the first to say, “Welcome!” Please give us a call at 1-855-WEMOVECHIQUITA (1-855-936-6832). We are your relocation experts and can get your Cincinnati home sold for top dollar as well as start your Charlotte home search. Plus, we can help you find the best schools for your kids, your dream Charlotte community to call home, and all the other little to-dos that come with relocation. Get in touch today!