School assignments are based on the residential address of the custodial parent or legal guardian and proof of residency in Muscogee County is required before a school assignment is granted. Proof of address is a current utility bill and one of the following documents: a valid residential lease or rental agreement, a current property tax statement, property deed or settlement statement for the home. All proofs of address must indicate the parent’s name and address. If none of these documents are available in the parent’s name due to living with someone else, a notarized Affidavit of Residency must be completed by both the owner/tenant and the parent. The owner/tenant must provide the documents required for proof of address. The Affidavit of Residency must be completed at the Department of Student Services, Central Registration, and both parties are required to be present.

To determine the school of assignment based on your address for this school year, see the MapNet Web School Attendance Zone Locator.  The school identified for a particular address reflects the assignment for the current school year. The descriptions and maps of school attendance zones available in the MCSD website, in the Columbus City Planning Division website, or in the local newspapers are intended for general reference only.

Transfers

While the Muscogee County School District maintains attendance zones for school assignments and encourages students to attend their schools of assignment, opportunities do exist for a parent or legal guardian to request a transfer to another school if space is available at the requested school and grade.

Hardship transfers must state a compelling reason for requesting the transfer. Bus transportation is not provided by the school district for hardship transfers. The deadline for hardship transfer requests for the 2009-2010 school year is May 15, 2009. Parents of students new to the school district for the coming year may request hardship transfer forms from the school or at Central Registration at the time of enrollment and submitted to the Director of Student Services at the Columbus Roberts Center.

Magnet Schools/Programs
Specialized programs of study are offered at Britt David, Dimon, Downtown, Hannan, St. Mary’s, and Wynnton elementary schools; at Arnold, East Columbus, and Richards middle schools; and at all high schools. Parents of students interested in attending a magnet school/program should contact the desired school for information about the program and application process. Transportation is provided for students attending those schools/programs provided their residence is more than one and one-half miles from the school.

If you have questions about school assignments or school attendance zones, call Central Registration at 706-748-2220 or 706-748-2222.

School Registration
Department of Student Services
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