Horry County Schools will hold kindergarten, first-grade, and child development registration for Fall 2008 at all primary and elementary schools beginning on Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11. Registration will be conducted during the school day.

Parents must bring a legal birth certificate, certificate of immunization, and proof of residency. A Social Security number is requested. When registering, the student(s) and parent(s) must provide documentation of a physical address. Acceptable verifiable documentation includes a current electric/water/sewer bill, current and signed rental agreement, approved transfer form, proof of guardianship or a valid receipt and letter on property letterhead indicating student is staying in hotel or rental condo for a long term.

Under state law, children who will be six years old on or before Sept. 1, 2008, must be enrolled in first grade. Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2008. Child development students must be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2008. Enrollment in child development classes is limited and students must be tested before admission. Parents/guardians may register for an appointment for an admissions screening for the child development program at the time of registration.

For more information about registering students, contact the principal of the elementary or primary school in your area or call the Horry County Schools' District Office at 488-6700, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.