Enrollment F.A.Q.'s

Unfortunately, no. HSE Schools is a closed border school which means you must live within the District boundaries to attend HSE Schools.  

Parents often enroll their children in preschool prior to kindergarten or elementary school. Most preschools accept children at 3 years old or older, but the age to start preschool can vary. Educators agree that children who attend a preschool with experienced staff and a stimulating environment are better set up for success in later years.

Yes, HSE Schools does offer a preschool.  To learn more about our preschool offerings, visit the Preschool of the Natural Sciences page. 

Any child who is age five (5) on or before August 1 of a school year will be admitted to the kindergarten program at Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Parents may appeal for “early entrance to kindergarten” if they turn five (5) years of age between August 2 and on or before September 30 of the enrolling school year.  Parents will need to submit an Application for Early Entrance to Kindergarten prior to enrollment.  The appeal process automatically grants eligibility for early entrance to kindergarten to any child who will be five (5) years of age on or before September 30 of the enrolling year as verified by an official birth certificate.

This decision requires more in-depth conversation and consideration. If a student enrolls in school and has not attended kindergarten, the superintendent or designee shall make a determination as to whether the student shall enroll in Kindergarten or 1st Grade. Please fill out this application for early entrance to 1st grade. You will be contacted to discuss this placement further. 

While there is not a specific "deadline", we do ask that you enroll your child as soon as possible. It helps the District ensure correct staffing levels with class sizes and it places you on our parent school communication distribution list. Your school principal will also have your information and you’ll be able to receive school communication materials and invites to spring and summer events. 

School immunization requirements are determined by the Indiana State Department of Health.  For more information, please visit the Indiana Department of Education website at: DOE: Immunizations (in.gov).

Step 1: Determine which school your student will attend by visiting our Google Map. The school your student will attend is determined by your home address. Still don't know? Search by subdivision (downloadable).
Step 2: Get your application started. It’s quite simple to enter your basic information and save your file to come back to when you have your other documents ready. 
Gather the following information and documents:
     State-issued Birth Certificate
     Photo ID
     Proof of Guardianship or Custody
     Proof of Residency
     Current Immunization Records
Step 3: Complete the online registration. If you're new to the district, you'll have to create a NEW Skyward account. If you already have children in the district, you'll need to log into Family Access on Skyward. Select "new student online enrollment" in the upper left-hand corner. Remember to complete each section of the enrollment. You will not be able to submit the final enrollment information to the district unless ALL SECTIONS have been completed. If you are having trouble enrolling online, please contact your child's school.

Yes, this is quite common in our growing community. Please complete your registration with all of the documents you have. Then reach out to the registrar for your school. They will be able to make accommodations for you to submit either a building contract or other paperwork to serve as a placeholder until you establish a mortgage statement or utility bill.  

Please go ahead and submit your enrollment online using all of the information and documents you have on hand. Then, reach out to the registrar at your school to let her know you're still locating it.  She can earmark that account for follow-up once you have received it and arrange to obtain a copy. 

It may be possible for you to attend a different school but you will have to provide your own transportation.  You will need to follow the Transfer Appeal Process.

No.  Our administration building is open year round to assist families.  Please call us at 317-594-4100 if you have any questions.  We also offer summer registration days in July for families who need to complete enrollment.  That schedule will be posted on our website with days, times and locations.

Once your online enrollment has been submitted, you will be notified via email of its completion.  You will receive a Skyward login where you will find information you will need with regards to teacher assignment, class schedule, bus route, etc. Please note this information typically populates the week prior to the start of the school year.  In upper grades, you will also meet with a counselor to go over classes, etc.  Those meetings will occur towards the end of the current school year, or prior to the start of school if you enroll over the summer.

Once you know what school your child will attend, you can reach out to the registrar or guidance department at that school for assistance.