School Enrollment Information

• Kindergarten Enrollment is from January 1, 2024 – May 22, 2024.
• Grades 1 - 12 new student enrollment will open on January 1, 2024.
• Nonresident K-12 enrollment will open on January 1, 2024 and close on May 1, 2024.

• All nonresident students, K-12, seeking enrollment must submit an application for admission for the succeeding school year by May 1.
• Applications of interest should be submitted to the Superintendent's Office.

  • The application must also include a copy of attendance and behavioral records for the last three years from current or previous school and an FP-14 Form from the Office of Public Instruction. Parents/Guardians should complete Section 1 of the form only.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Each application will be assigned a random and confidential non-identifying number to keep the student's name private.
  • Not more than 30 days following the application deadline, the Superintendent submits a list of applications to the Board of Trustees with recommendations.
  • Upon receipt of a complete application the district has 10 days to notify the parent or guardian of the of their confidential application number and date of review by the Board of Trustees.
  • Families who have complete applications will be notified the Friday prior to the Board Meeting via email notifying them of the recommendation for approval/disapproval of their child's application. Families of applicants who are recommended for waitlist or disapproval may choose to discuss their child's application in a closed executive session of the board.
• Nonresident students currently enrolled in the Columbus School District must complete an application each school year, for the succeeding year, by May 1.
• Acceptance is not guaranteed and decisions will be made in accordance with Policy 3141 and Section 20-3-320, MCA
• Students who have been approved to attend the Columbus School District will be placed in their school by August 15th.

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Policy 3141 Nonresident Student Enrollment	95.73 KB	2024-03-06 17:57:01
MT Child Care Immunization Requirements	151.97 KB	2024-02-23 20:56:09
Religious Exemption Form	180.84 KB	2024-02-23 20:56:05
Medical Exemption From	145.47 KB	2024-02-23 20:55:57
Conditional_Attendance_Form	275.87 KB	2024-02-23 20:55:53
FP-14.1 Parent or District Student Attendance Agreement	223.34 KB	2024-02-23 20:51:32