Please check back for tuition information as it is on the agenda for the April 3 board meeting

Pre-K Application process will begin on April 3

Kindergarten Registration will begin on May 1

New Student Registration Information

New students are those who have never attended Johnson City Schools or those who have moved away and did not complete the 2021-2022 school year with us.  Registration is open to all students residing in the City of Johnson City and to those students who have been granted tuition status. To speak with a school representative regarding enrollment questions, call your child's school directly or call Johnson City Schools Central Office at (423) 434-5200. Registration checklists are provided below to assist you with gathering the required documentation.

Elementary, Indian Trail, and Liberty Bell Registration Checklist

SHHS Registration Checklist

To register in Johnson City Schools, the following items must be supplied by the registrant:

• Student Registration Form must be completed by the student's parent or legal guardian.
• Proof of Age Affidavit (Examples include Birth Certificate, insurance papers, doctor's records, passports, and adoption records, etc.) 
• Parent/Guardian ID
• Tennessee Certificate of Immunization (Parent Consent for Sharing Immunization Form)

The state of Tennessee allows the following immunization exemptions:

1. In the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat of an epidemic, the requirement does not apply to any child whose parent or guardian files with the school authorities a signed, written statement that the immunization and other preventive measures conflict with the parent’s or guardian’s religious tenets and practices, affirmed under the penalties of perjury;
2. A child is not denied admission to any school or school facility if the child has not been immunized due to medical reasons if the child has a written statement from the child’s doctor excusing the child from the immunization;
3. A child or youth determined to be homeless is not denied admission to any school or school facility if the child or youth has not yet been immunized or is unable to produce immunization records due to being homeless; and
4. Immunization is not required if a qualified physician certifies that administration of the immunization would be in any manner harmful to the child involved.

•  For ALL Students entering school for the first time (Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and other students from whom there is no health record) - Must be dated after August 1 of the year preceding the year of enrollment.

• Proof of Address: To be enrolled a student must reside in the City of Johnson or must meet the conditions required for a non-resident student.  Parents must provide proof of residence with at least two (2) of the following: valid lease; current utility bill(s); mortgage documents; or completed Proof of Residency Affidavit.  These documents alone will not prove residency but will support a claim of residency.

• Custody Papers, if applicable
• Home Language Survey (English), Home Language Survey (Spanish) (Provided by school)
• Emergency/Enrollment Form (English), Emergency/Enrollment Form (Spanish) (Provided by school)
• Health Information Card English | Spanish
• Occupational Survey English | Spanish (Provided by school)
• Bus Transportation Request Form (Provided by school)
• Medication Forms for Clinic (Click here for medication and health services forms)
• Additional Services Follow-Up (Enrollment Card - Page 3)
• Attendance Policy (Provided by school)
• Elementary Tardy Policy (Provided by school)
• Chromebook Agreement (Provided by school)

Tuition Registration

New Tuition Students: Applications will be avilable starting June 1.

Existing Tuition Students:

Should you have further questions, contact Tammy Pearce @ 434-5585 or email pearcet@jcschools.org.
 

Tuition Rates (Outside of City Limits)

*The rates were changed during May 2, 2022, Johnson City Board of Education Meeting.

Space availability for transfer and tuition students is determined by the following priorities:

1^st priority - In-zone students; 2^nd priority - Transfer students already enrolled & in good standing; 3^rd priority - Siblings of enrolled transfer students; 4^th priority - New transfer students; 5^th priority - Tuition students already enrolled in good standing; and 6^th priority - New tuition students (includes siblings of present students)

Tuition payments are to be made to Johnson City Schools in the Finance Department at the Columbus Powell Service Center. Current method of payment includes cash, check, or credit card via the Revtrak link on our website at www.jcschools.org. A 3.6129% service fee is added to credit card payments.

For your convenience, first days of quarters are listed here.  Tuition is due and payable on the first day of each school quarter.  An additional fee of $25.00 may be charged for late payments. Failure to comply with policy will result in dismissal of the student from school.  

For Out-of-State tuition rates please call the district tuition office (423) 434-5219.

Last Updated: March 23, 2022