- Duneland School Corporation
- Registration and Enrollment
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2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR ONLINE REGISTRATION
- Returning Student Registration Information
- New Student Enrollment/Registration Information
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Registration
Be sure to browse the links to the left for information about curricular materials fees, supply lists, transportation, and more.
- Returning Student Registration Information
Registration Information for Returning Students
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Parents of all returning Duneland School students may register their children online using the Parent Access Portal. Thank you for your time in reviewing and editing this vital information regarding your student(s) for the schools.Returning students that are transitioning to a new building will no longer need to provide proof of residency unless they have moved since they last enrolled in school.
Returning students whose residence has changed within the district will need to provide proof of residency to your child's school if your current address does not match the address in your Skyward Parent Portal.
Please Note: If you are the parent of a current Duneland student and wish to enroll an additional student for the first time (for example, a kindergarten student), please log in to your Skyward parent account before completing the application. Once logged in to the Parent Access Portal, look for the "New Student Application" button on the top left. This will help ensure that your new student account will be linked with your parent account.
K-6 Curricular fees are payable through Revtrak in your Skyward Parent Portal. Parents of students in grades K-6 are encouraged to pay this year's school fees online. Due to potential student schedule changes, online payments for grades 7-12 will be available beginning on Monday, Sept. 14. For individuals that must pay by check or cash, will need to make arrangements to pay their fees at their child’s school. (School offices are scheduled to reopen on Monday, July 27, 2020.)
ALL NEW students will need to login to their Parent Access Portal to review the student information and submit their child’s registration.
Residency Requirements
Proof of Residency (i.e. legal settlement) is required for all new students and students whose residence within the district has changed since they last enrolled in school. Acceptable documentation of legal settlement must include the parent/guardian name, student and parent/guardian’s current address on one of the following: a valid rental/mortgage agreement, or two of the following: current payroll stub, valid voter’s registration card, current monthly utility bills or a valid government issued ID.
Enrollment Requirements for NEW Students
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For the 2020-21 school year, children enrolling in kindergarten must be five years old on or before August 1, 2020 unless granted an early admission waiver by the superintendent of schools. A birth certificate, not a hospital certificate, must be presented during the registration process.
For information about the minimum immunization requirements, visit the Duneland School Corporation Health Services site. Indiana Public Law 50 mandates that all children have their immunizations current before entering school in August. Parents of all students should review their child's immunization record now to make sure that they current with immunization requirements prior to entering school.Please contact your physician to update your child's immunization status or call the local health department. The Porter County Health Department conducts immunizations BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Contact the Porter County Health Department at 465-3525.Out-of-District Enrollment - CLOSED
Out-of-district enrollment is closed for the 2020-2021 school year. For more information, please contact our district residency contact Connie Crowley at 983-3600 or ccrowley@duneland.k12.in.us
Which School Will My Child Attend?
Please view our district attendance boundary map to help determine which elementary school your child will attend based on the location of your residence. You may also call our Transportation office at 983-3615 and give them your address for information on which elementary and/or intermediate school your child will attend. All students in grades 7-8 will attend Chesterton Middle School and grades 9-12 will attend Chesterton High School.
Proof of Residency Requirements
Proof of Residency (i.e. legal settlement) is required for all new students and students whose residence within the district has changed since they last enrolled in school. Acceptable documentation of legal settlement must include the parent/guardian name, student and parent/guardian’s current address on one of the following: a valid rental/mortgage agreement, or two of the following: current payroll stub, valid voter’s registration card, current monthly utility bills or a valid government issued ID.
Enrollment Process
Parents of new students, including Kindergarten students, may begin the registration process by completing the New Student Online Application below.
If you are registering after the school year has begun, please call the school(s) your student(s) will attend to arrange a registration appointment.New Student Enrollment Process:
Choose your student's appropriate grade level below:
Frequently Asked Questions
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What documents are considered acceptable Proof of Residency?
Posted by:Primary: Current lease or mortgage; OR
Two (2) of the following: Current utility bill, bank statement, payroll stub, insurance statement, voter’s registration card or driver’s license
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What if we are building/moving and will not be in the new location until after school starts?
Posted by:Please contact Connie Crowley at the Duneland Administration Building (219) 983-3600.
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What should I do if I live with a Duneland resident and I do not own/rent the home?
Posted by:You will need a letter from the homeowner stating you and your student(s) reside at their home. You will also need the homeowners proof of residency (see list above) In addition, a piece of mail addressed to yourself with the current address.
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What if divorced families have one parent living in district and one out of district?
Posted by:You will need to complete an Election to Attend form for approval. Custody paperwork and proof of residency is required for review. These forms are available on the Duneland website: Enrollment/Registration, Forms & Documents. Please print, complete and return to Connie Crowley at the Duneland School Corporation Administration Building before July 20, 2020. These forms are only valid for one school year.
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What if my childcare provider lives in another Duneland attendance area?
Posted by:If you reside in one Duneland attendance area and your childcare provider resides in another Duneland attendance area, you will need to complete a Childcare Transfer Request Form. This must be turned into the Duneland Administration building for approval. Please print, complete the form, and return to Connie Crowley at the Duneland School Corporation Administration Building, 601 W. Morgan Avenue, by July 20, 2020. These forms are only valid for one school year.
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Do I still have to register my student even though I attended Kindergarten Round Up?
Posted by:Yes. Parents should login to their Parent Access Portal and click on the online registration tab for their student, complete all the steps and submit their final registration.
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What documents are needed for students new to the Duneland Schools?
Posted by:Please provide the school with your child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of residency. When applicable, Duneland School Corporation will request records for student(s) from their previous school.
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What should I do if my student does not live within the school district boundaries?
Posted by:Please contact Connie Crowley at the Duneland School Corporation Administration Building or 219-983-3600.
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How do I pay my student's curricular materials fees?
Posted by:Curricular materials fee payments will be accepted online through your Skyward Parent Portal or may be made at the school. Please note: CMS/CHS student fees will be payable after Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. If food service assistance is needed, please use visit this Child Nutrition Services link.