Overview
Join our Educational Journey: Enrollment Overview for Elementary Students
To all returning Wingate Elementary School students, we want to give a great big “welcome back” to all Eagles and their parents. Thank you for deciding to continue your educational journey with us. And to all new students, the exciting new additions to our student body, we are always happy to soar with new Eagles.
Enrolling Your Child
Parents/guardians must provide ALL necessary administrative records before their child can be enrolled at Wingate Elementary School. Please thoroughly review the registration forms for a complete list of the conditions registrants must meet. Any students desiring to enroll at Wingate Elementary School will need to have a parent/guardian accompanying them at the time of enrollment.
Questions regarding enrollment?
Please call: 575-758-3652
New Students
- Completed Registration Packet. All forms in the packet must be filled in full.
- Immunization Records. Each student must provide an up-to-date immunization record as required by the state or the Indian Health Service.
- (CIB) Certificate of Indian Blood. Students applying for admission must demonstrate membership in a federally recognized tribe, or at least one-fourth total degree Indian blood direct descendant of an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe and provide a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
- A Certified State Birth Certificate. Each student must provide a birth certificate, or other documentation establishing guardianship or parentage.
Returning Students
- Re-Registration Form. All forms in the packet must be filled in full.
- Immunization Records. Each student must provide an up-to-date immunization record.
Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need to bring to enroll my child?
In addition to the items listed above, the following documents may need to be furnished: Students that reside outside of the attendance boundaries must have an out-of-boundary waiver that has been approved by the school board. If you are enrolling a child and you are not the biological parent you will need to provide proof of guardianship by presenting one of the following:
- Legal court documents
- Care Givers Affidavit
- Power of Attorney
Can I enroll my child after the school year has started?
Transfer students must enroll within the first 10 days of the fall or spring semester. Any student who was not enrolled in the previous semester will be accepted only if there is student space available within their proposed grade.
What reasons would there be that the school would refuse enrollment?
Students may be denied enrollment if the school determines the student poses a direct threat to the health, safety, or welfare of staff, faculty, students, or themselves.
Is any other information helpful to the process?
Upon admission, any student with a known medical issue, including a food allergy, must disclose the information to the Principal and registrar. School officials will ensure that this information is shared with appropriate staff within the school in accordance with the school’s policy and make the necessary referrals to the school’s Section 504 Coordinator.
