Residency Requirements

Palos School District 118
REQUIRED RESIDENCY DOCUMENTS

1. Original/Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
    
2. Proof of residency, includes one item from Category I and two items from Category II (in addition to            driver’s license/State ID)
    
3. Proof of custody (if applicable)
   
   If student is new to the District or has moved within the District, Proof of Residency must be provided.

Category I

(one of the following specific documents are required)

• Homeowner(s):  Must provide current mortgage statement (or signed and dated mortgage papers, and/or closing documents such as HUD-1 (RESPA) if new ownership or if the property is not mortgaged).
• Renter(s) with lease: Signed and dated Lease and proof of last month’s payment.
• Renter(s) without lease:  signed and dated letter of residence from landlord in lieu of Lease and proof of last month’s payment (Palos 118 - Form 760:E1). The E1 form must be notarized.
• Living with a District Resident:  Signed and dated by individual responsible for the residence. Proof of occupancy from owner and Parent/Guardian. (Palos 118 - Form 760:E2). The E2 form must be notarized.
• Other:  Situations other than above must be reviewed by the Superintendent’s Office.

Category II

(Two documents in addition to Driver’s License/State ID showing
property address and parent/guardian’s name are required)
 

Other Requirements

• Physical/Immunization Form (by July 1^st ) - all new students transferring in, and students entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and sixth grade.
• Vision Exam Form (by October 15^th of SY) - kindergarten or students entering an Illinois school for the first time.
• Dental Exam Form (by May 15^th of SY) - all students entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grade.
• Student in Good Standing Form from prior school if student is transferring in (Grades 1^st-8^th)
• Medical Forms can be found on the District Website under Quick Links – District Medical Forms