New Student Registration
New student registration is now open and available online for the 2025-2026 school year. This online registration is for students enrolling in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
The process is conducted through a secure and user-friendly online system, enabling Burke County parents and guardians to complete registration entirely online, including uploading required documentation such as birth certificates and proof of residency.
Parents and Guardians will access the online registration by clicking the 2025-2026 New Student Registration button located below:
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IMPORTANT:
- Your child must be 4 years old by September 1st to be eligible for Pre-K.
- Kindergarten students must turn 5 years old on or before September 1st to be eligible for Kindergarten.
If families would like to register in person at the school, that is also an option. Click the following link for school contact information: School Profiles.
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Parents and Guardians have access to an online registration link to register their child for Pre-K, OR they can make an appointment to register their child in person by contacting:
S.G.A. Elementary School at (478) 569-4322
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- Original, certified birth certificate, hospital-issued birth record, or passport
- Official Social Security Card
- Georgia Certificate of Immunization
- Four-Point Screening, which includes the Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening
- Documentation of Food Stamps, SSI, Medicaid, TANF, or CAPS. If the family does not participate in any of these programs, upload a copy of the medical insurance card.
- A Report Card or address and phone number from your child’s previous school (If applicable).
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- Valid Georgia driver's license or state identification card
- A current property tax receipt/bill or vehicle registration
- Power or gas bill (water bills cannot be accepted)
- Home mortgage note/sales agreement
- Lease or rental agreement/homeowner's policy
- Any other objective evidence that will enable school employees to make a correct determination as to "residence"
- If a family resides in a home owned by someone other than the enrolling parent, the following is necessary for enrollment:
- Notarized family residency affidavit signed by both parties in front of the notary at the school of enrollment
- Mail with the address listed on the affidavit.
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For the best user experience: Please be prepared with the proper documentation before beginning the registration process.
To prepare documents for uploading, save files and images of documents to your device as a PDF document or a JPEG (picture).