McKinney-Vento Act

Students seeking to enroll under the McKinney-Vento Act, are not required to provide any documentation and will be immediately enrolled.  The school and/or the district will assist the family with securing any documents after the student has been enrolled.

Custody Requirements for Enrollment in Collierville Schools

1. Only parents/legal guardians/custodians having lawful control of students and able to provide proof of legal custody may enroll a student. Legal custody outside of the natural parents must be documented with a lawful court order.
2. Power of Attorney may only be used for the following circumstances: (Collaborating documents must be provided) (T.C.A. §34-6-302)
   1. Parents/Legal Guardians are medically unable to take care of the child.
   2. Parents/Legal Guardians are incarcerated.
   3. Parents/Legal Guardians are on deployment with the military.
   4. Parents/Legal Guardians have been displaced as a result of a natural disaster.

Collierville Student Enrollment Information

Everyone must provide two (2) of the following items showing the parent/guardian’s name and address from the acceptable proof list:

• Driver’s License
• Public/Government Benefits or Assistance
• Sales Contract (contingency agreements not accepted)
• Real Estate Tax Receipt
• Mortgage Information
• Current MLG&W bill or Turn-on Receipt
• Municipal Water Bill
• Rental or Lease Contract (New rental or lease agreements also require the Current MLG&W bill/ turn on notice as the second proof.)

Shared Residence Verification:

1) Shared Residence Proof- Parents/guardians who live with another person must provide:

• Notarized Shared Residence Affidavit
• Two proofs of residency from the following list:

Driver’s License
Car Registration
Voter Registration
Payroll Stub
Three (3) Significant Pieces of Mail or Government Assistance Communication

2) The homeowner must also be present and provide two (2) proofs of residence from the acceptable proof list above.

I understand I do not qualify for a shared residence enrollment if:

1. I have active utilities outside the district. 
2. I own or have an active Rental/Lease agreement at another residence.
3. One parent owns or has an active Rental/Lease agreement at another residence. (Must provide legal documentation showing a legal separation or divorce.)

Kindergarten Enrollment:

Students enrolling in kindergarten must provide the following:

1) Certified Birth Certificate or other evidence of proof of age (i.e., passport or medical documentation). If specific documentation is not currently available, the school will provide a reasonable amount of time for the family to provide the required paperwork.
2) Official Certificate of Immunization
3) Physical Examination

A child must be five (5) years of age on or before August 15, 2025, for the 2025-26 school year to be admitted to kindergarten.

New Student Enrollment:

New 1st grade – 12th grade students enrolling who have not previously enrolled must provide the following:

1) Certified Birth Certificate or other evidence of proof of age (i.e., passport or medical documentation). If specific documentation is not currently available, the school will provide a reasonable amount of time for the family to provide the required paperwork.
2) Official Certificate of Immunization
3) Last Report Card if available

Immunization and Health Records:

K-12 students must provide an official Certificate of Immunization filled out by a medical provider. Physical exams (within the prior 12 months of registration) are required for entry into kindergarten. New students enrolling in a TN school for the first time will also be required to provide a physical exam. (Within the prior 12 months of registration) 7th-grade students will need to show proof of their TDAP booster.