Enrollment Policy

Students must register at the school they are zoned to attend before beginning classes. School locations and hours may be found on each school's website. A list of school websites is available. View the new Enrollment Requirements

1. Any student entering the York County School Division for the first time is required to provide:


• Child's original certificate of birth or certified copy


• Social Security number. The student's Social Security number should be presented at the time of registration or within 90 days. (Code of Virginia, Section 22.1-260C, amended by the 1988 General Assembly)

The Virginia Department of Education requires that a Social Security number or an official waiver be on file for each student. An identification number must be assigned to each student enrolled in a public school. Student identification numbers are used for standardized testing and record keeping. Social Security numbers may be used as identification for school-related purposes.


• Documentation of a physical examination signed by a licensed physician or authorized health department official. Students entering public elementary schools for the first time or entering York County elementary schools from outside the Commonwealth of Virginia must have documentation of a physical examination within the past year. A School Entrance Physical and Immunization Certificate may be obtained from any York County public school, the York County Health Department, family practice medical office, military medical clinic, or the YCSD web site (see below). Exceptions for religious or medical reasons may be granted in accordance with the Health Code, the Virginia School Code, State Department of Education regulations, or rulings by the Office of the Attorney General. The Superintendent is authorized in cases of financial hardship to grant a waiver of any requirements of this policy related to physical examination that exceed those specified by the Code of Virginia and/or the State Department of Health. (Code of Virginia, Section 22.1-270A)


• Documented proof of adequate immunization with the prescribed number of doses of each vaccine as required by Virginia law. Listed below are the minimum acceptable immunization levels:


• 4 DTP or DTaP - at least one dose after 4th birthday
• 4 Polio - at least one dose after 4th birthday
• 2 Measles - 1st dose on/after 12 months of age; 2nd dose prior to entering kindergarten
• 2 Mumps - 1st on/after 12 months of age; 2nd dose prior to entering kindergarten
• 1 Rubella - on/after 12 months of age
• Note: Measles, Mumps, Rubella requirements are also met with 2 MMR - 1st dose on/after 12 months of age; 2nd dose prior to entering kindergarten
• 3 Hep B - (2 doses if Merck adult formulation given between 11 - 15 years of age)
• 2 Varicella - to susceptible children born on/after January 1, 1997; 1st dose on/after 12 months of age; 2nd dose prior to entering kindergarten

Additional Immunizations Required for Entry into Secondary Schools:


• Tdap - booster required for entry beginning in 6th grade; if at least 5 years since last tetanus-containing vaccine


• Documented proof that parent or other adult having custody of the child is a resident of York County. Documents that verify York County residency include utility company statement, bank statement, major credit card statement, auto/ homeowner/rental insurance policy, notarized letter from homeowner, property tax bill, mortgage verification, close of escrow. Two (2) of the listed documents are required as specified on the Parent Information form Residence Verification.



2. Students entering Kindergarten must have reached their fifth birthday on or before September 30th of the year in which they enroll.



3. Affidavit of Prior School Expulsions. As of July 1, 1993, Section 22.1-3.2 of the Code of Virginia requires upon registration a sworn statement or affirmation indicating whether the student has been expelled from school attendance at a private or public school for an offense relating to weapons, alcohol or drugs, or for the willful infliction of injury to another person. Any person making a false statement shall be guilty upon conviction of a class 3 misdemeanor.