The 2012-2013 School Year is in Session

Kindergarten Enrollment for 2013-2014 Now Open
Sign Up at Your Neighborhood School
It's never too early to begin planning for that first day of school. Columbus parents with a child who will be age five by Sept. 30, 2013, are encouraged to enroll their child in Kindergarten at their assigned school. Use the Student Assignment Directory to determine your assigned school, or call the FACTLine, 221-3228, open school days from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Use the Kindergarten Enrollment flyer link to view details on what you will need to bring to get your student enrolled.

The Columbus City School was one of the first in Franklin County to offer full-day kindergarten and make a significant investment in its implementation by hiring highly qualified kindergarten teachers and providing training for them, and by hiring and training highly qualified half-day instructional assistants for kindergarten classrooms.

Early Entrance Kindergarten Applications Available May 1
Parents and Guardians interested in seeking early entrance into kindergarten for their child can pick up applications beginning May 1, 2013. Applications will be available on the District Website, in Columbus City elementary schools, and at the Psychological Services Offices, 2751 Neil Ave. Use the links below for more details and the timeline for Early Entrance testing, or call 365-5220.
Early Entrance Kindergarten Announcement
Early Entrance Kindergarten Timeline



Summer School Information Available
Summer school courses will begin June 3 for OGT tutoring, June 10 for high school and 8th grade courses and June 17 for grades K-7. Courses and registration details are still being finalized. Visit the Summer School page for more details.
Summer School Webpage



Columbus City Schools offers students great opportunities to pursue their interests in safe, secure schools with 21st-century technology, including 34 buildings new or fully renovated since 2001. Students receive instruction from highly qualified teachers in the arts, foreign-language immersion, literature, as well as in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and more. Our 2012 graduating class earned more than $55-million in scholarships and grants and more than 300 college credits prior to graduation. In fact, 20 Columbus City Schools students 2012 graduates also received their Associate Degree from DeVry University in Web Graphic Design on June 23. They were able to do this through one of the many programs the district offers to help students transition to and complete college.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2012 - 2013 Traditional School Year Calendar
2012 - 2013 Year-Round School Calendar

2012 -2013 Welcome Back Mailer

Vaccination Requirements (Printable flyer)
Vaccination Information (Web page)

Suggested School Supplies by grade-level


Have an additional question? Call the CCS Office of Customer Relations or click HERE to send us an email.



Important Enrollment Information
CCS Student Enrollment Form (Updated 3.19.2013)
CCS School Choice/Lottery
2012-13 Interdistrict Open Enrollment Application (for a full-time transfer to a Columbus City School)
The 2012-2013 Student Assignment Directory (by home address)
CCS Latchkey Services (Grades K - 6)
Suggested School Supply List 2012-2013
Dress Code/Uniform Requirements for 2012-2013

Fast Facts about Columbus City Schools
Use this link to access one-page fact sheets about each Columbus City School

You May be Eligible for a Free School Lunch
In an effort to make sure every school child has the proper nutrition to fuel their body and mind, the Federal government established the Free and Reduced Price School Meal program. Many Columbus City Schools students are eligible but don't take advantage of this opportunity. Apply for the Free and Reduced Price School Meal program today! Click on the link below for the online application. It is quick, easy, and FREE.
Free and Reduced Priced School Meal Application








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