Enrollment

Gather the following required documentation:

1. An official birth certificate (not a hospital record) or Passport.
2. Immunization records. Please see the Indiana immunization requirements.
3. If enrollment is not made by the biological parent(s), proof of court ordered guardianship or custody (if applicable) with government issued Photo ID of the guardian.
4. Proof of residency
   1. Purchase agreement, closing documents, deed, lease, mortgage document, property tax statement, current homeowner's insurance policy, AND
   2. Gas or electric utility bill (other utilities not accepted)
5. Government issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) for one parent or guardian
6. Transcript or record of academic history, if enrolling at Carmel High School

• Students from the Clay Center Elementary boundary may attend Carmel Middle School. Transportation is not guaranteed and will be reassessed annually. Please use the In-District Transfer Form to complete your enrollment. 
• Students from the Cherry Tree Elementary boundary may attend Carmel Middle School. Transportation is not guaranteed and will be reasssessed annually. Please use the In-District Transfer Form to complete your enrollment. 

In-District Transfer Form

Carmel Clay Schools participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. A benefit of these programs is the ability to provide free or reduced-price meals to families who are eligible according to the federal income guidelines. 

Learn More about meal programs

A fee-based afterschool care program is available to elementary school students who elect to participate. This care is provided by the Carmel Clay Parks Department. Elementary school students may arrive for before school care at 7:15am for free. Please communicate directly with schools if your students plans to regularly arrive between 7:15am - 7:30am.

The McKinney-Vento Act provides certain rights for homeless students. They include waiving certain requirements such as proof of residency when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain services, such as free textbooks.

Learn more about McKinney-Vento

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