Enrollment Requirements

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES K-5

STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS: Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012   First Grade must be 6 years old on or before September 1, 2012

MISSISSIPPI HEALTH FORM 121:

*If a student has previously enrolled in a Mississippi school, he/she will be admitted under the condition that the original health form be received at PHES within 30 days of enrollment. (PHES will request this form from previous school.)

**For students who have never enrolled in a Mississippi school, take student's shot record to:

Health Department, 6569 Cockrum, Olive Branch, MS   662-895-3090                       

Health Department, 2705 Hwy 51 S, Hernando, MS 662-429-9814                                                   

**If a shot record is not available, the Health Department will issue a temporary form that is good for 30 days. PHES will accept this form for enrollment. After 30 days, a permanent form will be required.  ***Most Mississippi and some TN Doctors' Offices can also provide this service.

CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE

*Embossed with state seal. We do not accept Mother's Copy or Hospital Certificate. To obtain a birth certificate, write or call the Bureau of Vital Records in the state of birth. www.vitalchek.com

 SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

         THREE PROOFS OF RESIDENCY

(All documents must have the same address) 

  • Mortgage document or lease agreement
  • Current utility bill (electric, gas, or water)          
  • Desoto County car tag registration

CURRENT REPORT CARD OR WITHDRAWAL FORM  

only for those entering grade 1-5

*Must have name and address of school.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PHES go to:

www.desotocountyschools.org/phe

Please feel free to call with questions:

Sarah Weir or Marsha Foster, PHES Counselors  662-890-9654