Student Enrollment
Welcome To Our District
Welcome to the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District! If your family has recently moved to our area or your child is transferring schools, the Central District Office offers everything you need to successfully enroll your child in any of our schools.
Enrollment is now OPEN for the 2021-2022 School Year!
- Steps for Enrollment
- Residency and Homeless Information
- Helpful Links
- Enrollment Policy
- Enrollment FAQ
Steps for Enrollment
Steps for Enrollment
STEP 1: NEW ENROLLMENT PORTAL
Go to our NEW Enrollment Portal to submit pre-registration information. This must be done for EACH child you are registering. Be sure to select the correct school year - CURRENT (20-21) or UPCOMING (21-22)
Click here for the UCF Enrollment Portal
You will receive a confirmation email stating that we received your initial information.
STEP 2: CREATE UCF PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT
You will receive another email once your pre-registration is approved by our Registrar. This email will contain instructions for setting up your UCF Parent Portal Account.
If you already have a UCF Parent Portal Account: You DO NOT need to create another account. Simply attach your new student to your existing account using the instructions in the email.
STEP 3: SUBMIT REQUIRED FORMS
Complete and submit the required Enrollment Forms in the Parent Portal.
These forms will require you to upload residency, proof of age and immunization documentation in PDF form for your child. If you only have paper copies and do not have a scanner at home, there are several iOS and Android phone apps that allow you to take a picture of a piece of paper and turn it into a PDF.
Please see below for acceptable documentation-
1. Child’s Proof of Age - one of the following: Birth certificate, Notarized copy of birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, Copy of the record of baptism, notarized or duly certified and showing date of birth, Notarized statement from the parents/guardians or relative indicating date of birth, Valid passport, Prior school record indicating date of birth
2. Proof of Residency - one of the following documents is required: (a)Property Deed, (b)Mortgage Statement, (c)Settlement Statement, (d)Current Lease, or (e)Letter from employer evidencing employer provided housing
AND one of the following: (a)Driver’s License, (b)Government Issued ID, (c)Vehicle Registration Card, (d)Utility Activation or Current Billing Statement, (e)Current Credit Card Statement, or (f)Property Tax Bill
3. Immunization Record
PA School Vaccination Requirements (English)
PA School Vaccination Requirements (Espanol)
STEP 4: COMPLETE ENROLLMENT
If you are enrolling for the CURRENT school year: Once all forms are completed in the Parent Portal, your building will reach out to you to confirm a start date and to provide you with key information about your child's first day in our district!
If you are enrolling for the UPCOMING school year: Once all forms are completed in the Parent Portal, you will receive a confirmation email from our Registrar confirming your enrollment for the upcoming school year. If you are enrolling for Kindergarten, AM/PM placement letters are sent via email in June. In addition, you will receive a summer email in early August with important start of school year information.
Residency and Homeless Information
Homeless Awareness Program
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Homeless Awareness Program is in place to address and support the educational needs of students who find themselves in temporary or transitional housing during the school year. The program reduces the barriers of homelessness, so students and their families feel supported and encouraged while they secure permanent housing.
The McKinney-Vento Act
This act is funded by the federal government and comes to the school district as part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Title Funds allocation. Each year the school district is required to set aside funds to support students covered by McKinney-Vento Act provisions.
The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as "individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence". The act provides examples of children who would fall under this definition:
- Sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason
- Living in motels or campgrounds due to lack of alternative accommodations
- Living in emergency or transitional shelters
- Sleeping locations not usually used as a sleeping accommodation
- Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations
Under federal law, homeless children and youth are entitled to immediate enrollment in school and educational stability.
The act ensures homeless children transportation to and from school free of charge, allowing children to attend their school of origin (last school enrolled or the school they attended when they first became homeless) regardless of what district the family resides in.
It requires schools to register homeless children if they lack normally required documents, such as immunization records or proof of residence.
School District’s Responsibilities
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District must appoint a liaison to ensure school staff are aware of the McKinney-Vento Act, to provide public notice to homeless families, and to facilitate access to school and transportation services.
The position serves as liaison between the school, parents, students, and community agencies to meet the educational needs of the students.
If you have a student/child who may qualify for our program's assistance and services, or would like more information, please contact our Homeless Education Liaison, Dr. Leah Reider, Director of Pupil Services via email at lreider@ucfsd.net or via phone at 610-347-0970 extension 3326.
Quick Links:
- UCFSD Board Policy 251 on Homelessness
Pennsylvania Department of Education Basic Education Circular on Education for Homeless YouthUS Department of Education Laws and Guidance on Homeless Education
Forms + Resources:
Helpful Links
Enrollment Policy
Enrollment FAQ
What documents are required for enrollment?
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Child’s Proof of Age - one of the following: Birth certificate, Notarized copy of birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, Copy of the record of baptism, notarized or duly certified and showing date of birth, Notarized statement from the parents/guardians or relative indicating date of birth, Valid passport, Prior school record indicating date of birth
- Proof of Residency - one of the following documents is required: (a)Property Deed, (b)Mortgage Statement, (c)Settlement Statement, (d)Current Lease, or (e)Letter from employer evidencing employer provided housing
AND one of the following: (a)Driver’s License, (b)Government Issued ID, (c)Vehicle Registration Card, (d)Utility Activation or Current Billing Statement, (e)Current Credit Card Statement, or (f)Property Tax Bill
- Child’s immunization record
- Completed New Student Enrollment Packet
- Completed Online Enrollment Form
In addition, the following, if applicable, should be brought to your appointment with the Registrar:
- Custody Agreement
- Special Education, Gifted or 504 Documents
- Most recent report card
I do not have internet or computer access. What should I do?
- Please call our Registrar at 610-347-0970 x 3300 to make an alternative arrangements.
Where is the enrollment office?
- New Student enrollments are processed at the UCFSD District Office, located on the right hand side of the Unionville High School at 740 Unionville Road Kennett Square, PA 19348. Please contact our Registrar if you need directions or are unsure of where to go. - Due to COVID-19, the enrollment/registrars office is currently closed. All registrations will be processed online.
What are the age requirements for entering Kindergarten?
- Your child must have obtained the age of five (5) years on or before September 1st to enter Kindergarten.
Does UCFSD offer a full day Kindergarten program?
- No, the district has two sessions of Kindergarten
- AM Kindergarten 9:10AM-11:45AM
- PM Kindergarten 1:05PM-3:40PM
How are AM and PM Kindergarten placements decided?
- Building principals determine placements for all students, including Kindergartners. In making AM/PM placement decisions, principals must weigh transportation efficiencies, class sizes and other factors to ensure a balanced learning environment. Families with special circumstances should provide this information to the building principal as soon as possible. Families are contacted in early July with their child’s AM or PM assignment.
Does the district provide midday busing for Kindergarten students?
- No, the district does not offer midday busing.
Does the district offer before/after school child care for students?
- Yes, UCFSD offers in-house child care for half-day Kindergarten students, as well as before/after school care for grades 1 thru 5, provided by the Kennett YMCA. These classes fill up quickly and are offered on a first come first serve basis. Registration for before and after care is done completely through the YMCA. You can contact them directly at 610-444-9622 x2320 or lsteger@ymcagbw.org for more information.
I am moving into the district and we have not yet completed the purchase of our home. Can I still enroll my child/ren?
- Yes. However, you will need to pay monthly tuition to the district until such time that you can provide settlement documents to our Registrar. Current tuition rates are determined by our Business Office and are subject to change.
HELPFUL LINKS
