AASD Student Registration & Work Permits

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Kara Shaffer Student Registration - Clerk

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Lois Vipond Student Registration - Clerk

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Scott Stiver Business Office - Administrative Asst.

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Email:	studentregistration @altoonasd.com
Location:	1201 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
Office Hours:	Monday - Friday Closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM June-Aug: 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM Sept-May: 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM
Phone:	(814) 381-7585 or (814) 381-7586

For the fastest service, please call the office for an appointment

Student Registration

Eligibility

All students who reside within the boundaries of the Altoona Area School District are eligible for enrollment in district schools. The district accepts tuition students from outside its boundaries and operates a summer school program for high school students that is open to all students in Blair County.

Only the natural parent or court-appointed guardian may register a student for the Altoona Area School District. Please contact the Student Registration Office if you need assistance with online registration or have any questions.

Kindergarten and First Grade

According to the Pennsylvania School Code, a child who is five years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year is eligible to attend kindergarten. Children enrolling in first grade must also be six years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year.

All students who are new to the Altoona Area School District are reminded to register at the Altoona Area School District Student Registration Office prior to the start of the new school year.

Kindergarten Online Registration is now available!
All new student registrations K-12 are conducted through online application submission.

Registering a Student

New Family

If you do not currently have a child enrolled in the Altoona Area School District, please enroll your child(ren) using the instructions provided below. Parents and guardians will need to request an account before they can enroll students.

If you are enrolling more than one student, after completing the initial enrollment, select the “Click to Enroll Additional Students” button to enroll additional students

Existing Family

If you have other children already enrolled in the Altoona Area School District, please use your existing Skyward Parent Access Account to enroll your new student.

Upon submitting the online form, please call the Student Registration Office within 3 business days to set up an appointment in order to complete the enrollment process. The enrollment process will not be valid unless this step is completed.

Online Registration Alternative

Online registration is strongly encouraged to ensure the quickest and easiest process. If you prefer not to register online, paper forms are available and will be accepted.

Kindergarten Registration Packet

Student Registration FAQs:

What District Required Documentation is needed for registration?

Proof of Age: Official birth certificate (preferred), hospital certificate, baptismal certificate, or the ORIGINAL notarized statement indicating name, date of birth, and place of birth.
Immunizations: Shot Record. (See Registration Flyer for a list of Mandatory immunizations)
Proof of Residency: Current lease, utility bill, or photo I.D with correct address.
Photo ID of Parent or Guardian: If an adult other than the parent is registering the child, a copy of the Guardianship papers or an affidavit must be presented at registration. If a guardian is registering a student, then Current Custody Papers will also be required at the time of registration.

How do I change my address with the school district?

How do I make an appointment?

Work Permits

To obtain a work permit, it is recommended that the Student or Parent/Guardian call the Registration Office to set up an appointment. Please complete the online application form before visiting the Student Registration Office.

If the student qualifies, an email will be sent to set up an appointment time to sign the official work permit. This email will also outline any required documents

ApplicationforWorkPermit

To initiate the work permit process, please print and complete the required form below. Once finished, email the document directly to the Student Registration Office. You will be notified via email when the permit is prepared and ready for the student's mandatory signature.

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