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Houston County Board of Education

Enrollment

Enrollment

Houston County Schools welcomes all students who live within our district's boundaries and meet state age requirements. All student enrollment is completed digitally online. Specific enrollment details are listed below. If you need to find out which school your child will attend, please use the School Zone Locator to look up the school boundaries for your address. 

    • Legal parent (Must be on the birth certificate)
    • Legal guardian (Must provide all Houston County Court documentation)
    • Department of Human Resources for DHR

  • The enrollment process requires the following documents:

    • Copy of a birth certificate 

    • Address verification document to verify your residence within our district's boundaries

    • Medically-verified immunization records

    • Parent/Guardian Government-issued ID

    Other Important Documents

    • Court documents if applicable
      • Custody arrangement, parenting plan, adoption decree, or restraining orders
    • Education Forms, if applicable – 504 Plan, IEP, or Health Plan

    Residence Verification 
    As part of the enrollment process, the student’s parent or legal guardian must provide the following of the items listed below to establish residency in the school zone.

    First Required Proof

    • Apartment, Home Lease, Mortgage statement, or Houston County Deed paperwork

    Second Required Proof (Any of the following)

    • Utility Bill (Water, electric, trash or gas)
    • Property Tax Record
    • Income Tax Records
    • Bank Records (Loan statement or Investment Certificate)
    • Employment Records
    • Tax Records
    • Other Official Proof of Residence Documents (Social Security Records)
    • Registration Records (Voter or Auto)



    Immunization Requirements
    The State of Alabama requires a completed and medically verified Certificate of Immunization (Blue Slip) or you must provide a Certificate of Exemption. 

    Transcript or Academic History
    Students transferring from another school district should be withdrawn from their school.  The application will also ask for the student's previous school and if the student has been in any special programs. 

    Important Notes

    Translation
    Houston County Schools offer the Student Enrollment Application in English and Spanish.

    Attendance Boundaries
    Students should live within the attendance boundary of a school to enroll. To verify which school your student should attend based on your home address, please visit our School Locator website.  If you have any questions, please contact via email our Enrollment Department at studentenrollment@hcboe.us

  • Parents should notify the school if, for any reason, it becomes necessary to withdraw or transfer their child from school. The withdrawal forms are taken care of at the local school with the school counselor. Fees owed for lost or damaged books, library fines, lunch fees, etc., must be paid before the withdrawal process is complete. Parents should take a copy of the withdrawal form with them to the new school.

     

     

     

     

  • Quick Links for Your Questions

    1. I forgot my password.

    2. I am unable to submit my form.

    3. I received an error "Snapcode Associated with a Different Family Account."

    4. I received an error "An Unexpected Problem Has Occurred."

    5. I have not received a Snapcode

    Quick Links for Your Questions (Spanish)

    1. I forgot my password (Spanish)

    2. I am unable to submit my form (Spanish)

    3. I received an error "Snapcode Associated with a Different Family Account" (Spanish)

    4. I received an error "An Unexpected Problem Has Occurred" (Spanish)

    5. I have not received a Snapcode

  • Enrollment is entirely digital through PowerSchool Enrollment.

    If you need assistance:

    • Contact the Enrollment Department via email at studentenrollment@hcboe.us

2026-2027 HCS Non-Resident Student Application/CHOOSE Act

Houston County Schools is proud to announce that the district is now a qualified provider under the CHOOSE Act and will begin accepting a limited number of tuition students under established guidelines. Families not qualifying for CHOOSE ACT funds may pay the tuition out of pocket if accepted. Tuition fees are $2,000 for the first child, $1,500 for the second child, and $1,000 for each additional child for the 2026-2027 school year.

District administrators emphasize that this opportunity does not mean open enrollment or unlimited growth. Acceptance of tuition students will be selective and strategic. The district is not required to accept all applicants and will only admit students who meet clearly defined qualifications.

Students seeking admission must meet standards related to attendance, academic performance, discipline history, and other school-related factors where applicable. Those accepted into the district will be held to the same high expectations as all Houston County students. Continued enrollment will depend on maintaining these standards, and students who fail to meet expectations may be subject to removal from the program.

The district will accept only the number of students each school can appropriately accommodate at each campus. In recent years, Houston County Schools has strengthened its facilities across campuses, removing portable classrooms at most locations and creating available classroom space. Enrollment decisions will be made carefully to ensure optimal class sizes and maintain instructional quality.

This initiative supports balanced classroom sizes across the district while providing additional funding that strengthens long-term financial stability. Increased enrollment through qualified tuition students will assist in levelizing funds for teacher units and sustaining strong instructional staffing without overburdening existing schools.

District leaders stress that this is intentional, controlled growth designed to enhance educational opportunities while protecting the quality of education for current students.

 

To apply for entrance to Houston County Schools with or without applying for or receiving funds from the CHOOSE Act, the HCS Non-Resident application must be completed in full by March 16, 2026, with all attendance, academic transcripts, discipline records, and testing records. Required documentation will be reviewed and may result in the rejection of the student’s application. Notification of application status will be emailed to parents starting April 10, 2026.  Houston County Schools will not be responsible for requesting records from other schools. 

If you have questions, please email studentenrollment@hcboe.us

 


 

2025-2026 School Year (Current Year)

New Student Enrollment

2025-2026 (Current School Year) New Student Registration for K-12th grade.   Enrollment is entirely digital through PowerSchool Enrollment.  In order to register, your student must be ready to start school at the time of registration and must be officially withdrawn from their previous school.

If you need assistance:

  • Contact the Enrollment Department via email at studentenrollment@hcboe.us

 

 

 

 

2026-2027 Kindergarten Enrollment

Enrollment for Houston County Kindergarten is officially open, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest little learners.

 

To make sure your registration goes smoothly, please follow these steps:

  1. Check the Requirements: Read carefully to ensure you have all your documents and bring them with you to your scheduled appointment at the Houston County Career Academy.  

    1. Certified Birth Certificate (5 years old on or before September 1, 2026)
    2. Alabama Immunization Record (up to date)
    3. Two Proofs of Residency (must be most recent)  
      • Lease agreement, Mortgage statement, or Deed with physical address in the parent/guardian’s name.
      • Utility bill must match physical address (power/water/gas) in the parent/guardian’s name.
    4. Parent/Guardian Government Issued ID
    5. Other Documentation may be required.

  2. Book Your Slot: Please register for an enrollment appointment by selecting your zoned school.  You MUST have an appointment to enroll.

**Parent/Guardian & Student must be present to enroll

*Failure to provide all required documentation will result in a cancelled appointment.   

Where: Houston County Career Academy
662 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301
334/792-8331
(Entrance is on West Adams Street)

2026-2027 Alabama First Class Pre-K

 

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open.   Please do not complete the Houston County Enrollment form at this time. You will follow all directions in the link provided by the Alabama First Class Pre-K Program.

 

 

 

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If you have questions or need assistance, please email  studentenrollment@hcboe.us to make an appointment.