Libertyville High School Important dates for new students to Verification of

Verification of
residency for new
students
We require at least three documents to verify residency.
Category I - One document showing proper
name and address
 Closing statement for purchase of residence. Closing date must be prior to the
registration appointment.
 Signed current lease with current receipt.
Lease must list all school age children living on the premises or a notarized letter
must accompany the lease. The landlord’s
name, address and phone number must be
on the lease.
Important dates for new students to
know for the 2014-15 school year
All Counselors on Duty
Freshman Orientation
First day of fall athletics
New Student Orientation
First day of classes
(1st Semester)
Freshman Parent
Athletic Orientation
First day of classes
(2nd Semester)
August 12-14
August 13
August 13
August 14
August 20
August 19
January 20
Libertyville High School
Student Services
Department
How to
transfer
to LHS
Category II— Two documents showing proper
name and address.
 Gas, electric or water bill in last 60 days or
set up notification.
 Telephone bill (land line only) in last 60
days.
 Car insurance or car registration.
 Voter registration card
 Public Aid card
Libertyville High School
QUESTIONS ABOUT
RESIDENCY OR THE REGISTRATION
PROCESS?
If you have questions, or concerns about
transferring your student to LHS please call:
Ole Stevens, Director of Student Services
847-327-7012.
Ole Stevens
Director of Student Services
708 W. Park Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 847-327-7012
Fax: 847-327-7171
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 847-327-7000
Welcome to Libertyville High School!
Steps to complete registration:
CONGRATULATIONS
ON YOUR MOVE TO
LIBERTYVILLE!
LHS
1. You need to have taken possession of your
new residence. Residency is easily defined by
where you lay your head at night, not where you
will or could lay your head.
2. Three documents to verify your residency
within LHS attendance boundaries. See the
back page for specific requirements.
3. Birth certificate
We are excited for your child to be a part
of our school and we hope you are excited too! LHS has a great tradition of academics, athletics, fine arts and service.
Moving to a new school can be a difficult
and stressful time for a family. We hope
that your transition to Libertyville is
smooth and that your are ready for the
new year.
If you have any questions or concerns
about your transition to LHS, please do
hesitate to give us a call. We will do our
best to work with you through this exciting, but often challenging time.
4. Academic records. Hand carried academic
records to assist the counselor in helping you
choose the most appropriate classes. If you
transfer during the school year this should include grades to date of leaving. If your student
receives special services you should also bring
a copy of the Individualized Education Plan.
5. ISBE Good Standing Form for students
transferring from another Illinois public
school. Obtain from previous Illinois public
high school.
6. Basic registration fees will be collected at
your appointment.
7. All freshman and new students transferring
from out of state must have a new physical
examination on file prior to the start of the
school year.
8.
Make an appointment with the
counselor on duty. Call 847-327-7000,
after you have taken possession of your
new residence to make an appointment
to register your student. All new families meet with a counselor to register.
Allow an hour for your appointment.
APPOINTMENTS DURING THE
SUMMER. In June, a counselor will be
available Tuesdays and Thursdays. In July
and August a counselor will be available
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The
offices are closed on Fridays during the
summer. You are assigned a counselor by
your last name, but your appointment will
be with the counselor who is on duty.
During the first weeks of school, faculty
from the Student Services Department will
contact new families for a New Student
Orientation event. Stay tuned!
APPOINTMENTS DURING THE
SCHOOL YEAR. Once school has started, new families will meet with their assigned counselor. Please refer to the LHS
Student Services web page for counselor
alpha breakdown and contact information.