Welcome to Rochester School District
Planning to enroll your child in the Rochester School District? Here are a few things you should know:
- This is for any new students to Rochester or students that have withdrawn and are returning.
- Children must be five years old on or before September 1st to enter Kindergarten.
- You will need a copy of your child's birth certificate or other documents to identify your child's age.
- You will need to show proof that your child has been immunized.
- Your child's legal name (the name that appears on the birth certificate) will be used on all official school records.
- Provide Proof of Residency (a utility bill, cable bill, lease agreement, etc. this must be within the last 30 days)
The Rochester School District can process new student enrollment online via the Skyward Family Access system.
- If
you do not have a Skyward Family Access account, you must first select
the "Get Temporary Skyward Account" link below and follow the directions
to sign up for a temporary account.
- If
you already have a Skyward Family Access account, please select "New
Student Enrollment" and follow the directions to enroll your child as a student in our district.
Step 1: Scan and save electronically the required documents. These are needed for Step 6 of the enrollment application. (Immunization Record, Proof of Age, and Proof of Residency)
Step 2:
Click the "Get Temporary Skyward Account" link above and follow the
instructions (parents who already have a Skyward Family Access account
can skip to step 3).
Step 3: Click the "New Student Enrollment" link below and follow the instructions to enroll your child.
Notice:
During the enrollment process, you will have the opportunity to scan and
attach the required documentation to the application. If you do not
have access to a scanner, you may also bring copies of these documents
to your child's school*.
The following documentation is required to enroll a student:
- Legal document verifying age (i.e. birth certificate, passport)
- Proof of Residency (a utility bill, cable bill, lease agreement, etc.)
- Child's current immunization records
- Child's unofficial transcripts from previous schools (grades 9-12 only)