Lakewood Schools New Student Registration Information

Student registration takes place at the Lakewood Board of Education, Monday through Friday from  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  (Hours of operation will extend through 6:00 p.m. on August 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22, and 23.)  Please call (216) 529-4279 or (216) 529-4201 for additional information. The Board of Education is located at 1470 Warren Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. 

No appointment is necessary. Be mindful, however, that you may experience some delay at peak times of the day or prior to the start of the school year. You may obtain a packet of registration materials at the Board of Education or online at lakewoodcityschools.org. School begins on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. 

Who may register a child for school?: Only legal residents who are the parent or legal guardian of the child may complete the registration process. All certified court orders pertaining to guardianship and custody must be presented at the time of registration. The Lakewood City School District does not grant temporary enrollment (OCR 3313.64 E).

Kindergarten Information: Ohio Law requires that all children complete a formal kindergarten program. Any child who is five years old on or before September 30 of the school year is eligible for kindergarten.

Residency Requirements: The schools of the Lakewood City School District are tuition-free only for those students whose parents/legal guardians are residents of the school district. “Residence” for school purposes means that the custodial parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the student are full-time residents of Lakewood.

Required Information for Registration: All documents must be presented at the time of registration to complete the enrollment. Please refer to the Checklist for Registration page of the Student Registration Packet.