Know Before You Go: Registration Facts for D159 Students

As summer draws a close, there's only a few things left to do before Mokena children have to return to school. Before school starts, parents need to register their kids at respective schools. Below, find all you need to know for registration.

WHAT TO BRING

Proof. Parents/students need to provide proof of residency. Proof of residency is dependent on the guardian of the student, who must fill out a proof of residency form. Proof of residency forms must include one item from both list A and B on the form, which is located in the middle of the form.

Completed Bus Form. Students who will ride the dstrict's school buses must fill out a transportation form, and pay the fee, in full, during registration. Students farther than 1.5 miles from school pay $200. Students within 1.5 miles of the school, not residing in a hazard zone, pay $375.

WHEN TO SHOW UP

Kindergarten students, last name A–L: July 31, between 5:30 and 7 p.m. and

Kindergarten students, last name M-Z: July 31, between 7 and 8:30 p.m. There is a $168 registration fee per student. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2012 to register.

Returning students and new students:

• July 31, noon to 8 p.m
• Wednesday, Aug. 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Students in grades 1-4 pay $216 fee
• Students in grades 5-8 pay $234 fee

All fees must be paid at the time of registration. All students will be photographed for Fall pictures at the time of registration as well.

All registration events will take place at the Mokena Elementary School Commons. For more information, call (708) 342-4900.