Overview

Enrollment Information for John F Kennedy Day School

We are delighted you are considering enrolling your child at John F Kennedy Day School. Below is all the necessary information regarding our enrollment policies to ensure a smooth and successful enrollment process.

Admission Requirements

• Eligibility:  Students who meet the Code of Federal Regulations requirements are eligible to attend John F Kennedy Day School.
• Tribal Membership:  Students must be a member of a federally recognized tribe. This can be established through:
  • Documented Indian eligibility, such as a Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal membership card.
  • Documentation verifying descent from an enrolled member, including familial tribal enrollment documents.
• Immunization:  A current immunization record is mandatory for enrollment. All children must have state-required vaccinations.
• Enrollment Priority:  Priority for enrollment is given to students residing in Cedar Creek and Carrizo. 

Age Requirements

• Kindergarten:  Students must be 5 years old by September 1 of the enrollment year, in accordance with Arizona Education Code 15-821.
• State Statute:  A copy of the state statute regarding age limits is available upon request. 

Attendance Area

• Service Area:  John F Kennedy Day School serves elementary students on the White Mountain Apache reservation.
• Transportation:  Students outside JFK bus routes may be accepted, but families are responsible for transportation to the end of the JFK bus routes.

Enrollment Forms

• Completed Forms Requirement:  Students are considered enrolled when all required application forms are completed and received by the school. No student may attend classes until all forms are received.
• Required Forms:  Necessary documents include:
  • Student Enrollment Application
  • Copy of Birth Certificate (Baptismal record or hospital certificate accepted)
  • Copy of guardianship papers (for students not living with their parent)
  • Copy of Social Security card
  • Copy of current immunization record
  • Primary Home Language Survey
  • Consent Form for Field Trips and Competitive Sports
  • Consent Form for Health Services
  • Withdrawal form from previous school and Records Release Form (for transferring students)
  • Internet and E-Mail Authorization Form
  • Permission to publish student pictures
  • Emergency Information and Check-out Form
  • Parent/student handbook signature page
  • Parent/Student/Teacher Partnership Compact Form
  • Allergy verification signed by physicians as required by the ADE.

We look forward to welcoming your child to John F Kennedy Day School. If you have any further questions or require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.