Monroe County School District Registration

Although there is no cut-off date for registering, students are urged to register at the local school early to avoid processing delays and to ensure they can attend school on opening day. Parents and students register at the local school office.

  • Key West Boundaries - Information and map depicting Key West school boundaries.
     
  • Start and End Times for staff and students - by school
     
  • Age Requirements  - Students entering pre-kindergarten classes must be 4 years old on or before September 1. Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1. To enter first grade, students must be 6 years old on or before September 1, and should have successfully completed kindergarten. Link to Florida Departement Of Education Q&A concerning Florida Public Schools Registration Information

  • Entering For the First Time - Students entering Monroe County Public Schools for the first time must present the following documents:
    • An original birth certificate or alternative must be presented (see Florida Statutes 232.03)
    • Proof of age and legal name
    • Proof of a current physical examination including a tuberculosis clinical screening, appropriate follow-up and a certificate of immunization (Physician provides this form) DH-680 - Florida Department of Health Immunization Guide
    • Proof of current address - (homestead exemption card, mortgage payment book, lease agreement, house insurance, voter's registration card, or most recent utility bill are acceptable)

  • Transferring From Other Districts - Students transferring from other school districts should provide their most recent report card or other records from the last school they attended.

  • Foreign Born Students - Foreign born students, including permanent resident aliens, will follow the same procedures indicated for the native born. First time students, both foreign born and transfers from other states may register at their schools.
     

For more information concerning immunizations or health issues, contact the Monroe County Health Department:

Location: Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040      Phone: (305) 293-7500