Gary ISD Student Registration Info

Checklist for New Registration

  1. Registering parent(s) with a valid state issued picture ID with address matching residency documents. (If other than parent/legal guardian with official paperwork, you must also have a notarized power of attorney.)

  2. Completed GISD registration packet

  3. Student's official birth certificate (not a copy)

  4. Student's social security card

  5. Student's up-to-date health/immunizations records

  6. Proof of Gary ISD Residency Documents (see below)

  7. Latest report card from previous school with school's address and phone number

  8. Copy of current IEP for student receiving special education or 504 services

Gary ISD Residency Documents

Each applicant must submit at least one document from each of the three columns below.

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

  • Mortgage statement from the last 60 days.

  • Lease from the last 60 days

  • Legal affidavit regarding sublease.

  • Legal affidavit from landlord affirming tenancy

If a family is sharing housing with an individual or family and does not pay rent under temporary residency, the family shall submit a document from this column in the name of the person who owns or leases the property. Power of Attorney follows the same procedures regarding submission of proof of residency documents.

A utility bill or work order dated within the past 60 days:

  • Water bill

  • Gas bill

  • Electric Bill

  • Utility Work-order (for new residents)

We do not accept cell phone, medical bills, cable, insurance bills, and tax documents. Termination notices are also not accepted.

If a family is sharing housing with an individual or family and does not pay rent under temporary residency, the family shall submit a utility bill in the name of the person who owns or leases the property. Power of Attorney follows the same procedures regarding submission of proof of residency documents.

Student's parent/guardian with a valid state issued picture ID

The address must match other documents from Columns 1 and 2

Process to Enroll A New Student

Parents of new students must fill out the registration packet found at the Elementary or High School Front Office, by appointment. Please call at 903-685-2291 to schedule your appointment for registration today! If you are requesting to enroll as a transfer student, please fill out the New Transfer Student form as well.