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Residency Requirements

Students who are residents of Kenilworth School District No. 38 (District Boundaries) may attend Grades K-8 at The Joseph Sears School tuition free (7:60 Students-Student Residency policy).

Parents/guardians are required to prove a student’s identity and age at the time of registration.  In addition, the Kenilworth School District No.38 Board of Education requires annual verification of KSD38 residency for students enrolling in kindergarten through eighth grade. Confirmation of KSD38 residency needs to be submitted to the school in the summer at a Confirm Residency Document Intake Days.

New Student Grades K-8

  • KSD38 JSS K-8th Grade Enrollment Process Form
  • Online Registration Submission
  • Birth Certificate
  • Student Records from previous schools/services
  • Family Information Form
  • Verification of Residency
  • Confirm Residency
  • Required Medical Forms

Returning Students Grades JK-7/ Rising Students K-8

  • Online Registration Submission (April 18-May 31)
  • Confirm Residency
  • Required Medical Forms

Registration forms can be found on the District Forms page.

Confirm Residency Document Intake Days

Friday, July 28, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

or

Thursday, August 3, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

May have to wear a face mask, follow social distancing guidelines, and use hand sanitizer before entering the school building. Reach out to the Joseph Sears School front office (847-256-5006) if you have any further questions.

Confirmation of KSD38 residency is a prerequisite of enrollment for new and returning students. Students who have not confirmed residency will not be allowed to attend school. One confirmation of residency can apply to each registered student from the same family/residence. If you cannot attend one of these days, you can submit your confirmation of residency bills/statements to the school office during the Summer Break hours.

REQUIREMENTS TO CONFIRM RESIDENCY:

  1. Valid Illinois driver’s license or state ID card with current KSD38 address
  2. TWO August bills or statements from the list below (parent/guardian name and KSD38 address must be on bills):
  • Nicor
  • ComEd
  • Water
  • Homeowners, Renters or Auto Insurance
  • Mortgage
  • Bank
  • Credit Card
  • Internet

Parents/guardians whose residence has changed during the school year or over Summer Break are required to notify the school office of their student’s new address and may need to submit new proof of residency paperwork.