Centralized Enrollment

2022-2023 NWLSD Enrollment

Additional information regarding K-12 Enrollment, including the documents that you will need, can be found below under 2022-2023 Student Enrollment.

Centralized Enrollment

The Centralized Enrollment Office is located at the Northwest Educational Service Center, 3310 Compton Road. Office Hours are 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We are closed from 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch. You can reach us at 513-522-6700 ext. 7.

Intra-District Transfer Applications

NORTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR STUDENT INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER

Intra-District Enrollment Guidelines

Application appointments for the 2022-2023 school year are available in this electronic format beginning April 1, 2022.

The transfer of students out of their attendance areas shall be in accordance with the Northwest
Local School District Intra-District enrollment policy and administrative procedures. Application appointments for the 2022-2023 school year are available in this electronic format beginning April 1, 2022. Applications will be completed by the custodial parent/guardian at their appointment time at the Transfer Office located at 3310 Compton Road (across the hall from the Enrollment Center). Applications will not be accepted after the last appointment available on April 29, 2022. Notification letters will be mailed by June 18, 2022.

2022-2023 Intra-district Transfer Application Appointment Calendar

APPLICATION CRITERIA
* The student must be currently enrolled in a Northwest School District school.
* Parents must be permanent residents in Northwest School District.
* Guardians must be permanent residents of Northwest School District and the child(ren) must
live with their guardians in Northwest School District.
* If transferred, students must attend the school of choice for the entire school year.
* Transfers are granted for one year. Parents/guardians must reapply annually.

REVIEW CRITERIA
* Transfer requests are reviewed under the following criteria:
The number of spaces available in each school is determined by building, grade
and program capacities.
Student’s discipline and attendance records.
* Transfer approvals will be determined by a lottery if applications outnumber available
spaces.
* Transportation to the school of choice will be provided under the following conditions:
Students must be picked up and dropped off on the regular bus routes and stops in
the school of choice attendance area.
Buses serving the school of choice must have space available.
Parents must take application directly to the Transportation Department on the
form received when the transfer is granted (included in the notification letter).

All questions regarding the Intra-District transfer program should be directed to Matt Piening,
Enrollment Supervisor, (513)-522-6700, ext. 4911 or Donna Parkinson, Secretary ext. 4910

Preschool Enrollment

Click below to download our preschool enrollment registration packet. Due to COVID-19 we have made changes to our process. All families must schedule an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling 513- 385-8000.

All preschool registration packets must be filled out and returned in-person.

Houston Early Learning Registration Packet

2022-2023 Kindergarten Enrollments

We are asking that no more than 2 adults attend the appointment. No children will be permitted in the enrollment center in an effort to maintain social distancing. NO WALK-INS WILL BE PERMITTED,

We also ask that if you have a face mask, that you wear it during your appointment. We are taking all precautions we can to provide you and our staff with a safe environment to meet in person to finalize the enrollment of your child(ren).

This office is a one-stop location for your enrollment needs. New students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be enrolled at this location. Parents can access Online Enrollment by clicking on the link below. Parents wishing to enroll in Pre-school need to call the Houston Early Learning Center at 513-385-8000 to get information on how to complete an enrollment.

Note that your student will not be enrolled until ALL of the documents and forms listed below are received.

Click Here To Get Started For School Year 2021/2022 and K-12 for the 2022/2023 School Year.

Enrollment Documents You Will Need To Bring

What to bring with you to enroll a student (items in bold are required):

Completed Online Registration
Parent/Guardian Current Photo ID
Name and Address of previous school
Birth Certificate - required for all students. An ORIGINAL birth certificate is required for all Kindergarten students and students enrolling in an Ohio school for the first time. (Kindergarten students must be 5 by September 30, 2022)
Proof of Custody - proof of marriage, Custody agreement/court order if separated or divorced, court-ordered guardianship if student resides with someone other than biological parent, Grandparent Power of Attorney.
Proof of Residency - business mail (delivered by USPS within last 30 days) for homeowners. Current commercial lease if renting from a company. If renting private property, current notarized residency affidavit with owners' proof attached and current business mail (delivered by USPS within last 30 days) in the name of the parent/guardian. No online document accepted for proof of residency! (Please refer to the checklist at the end of the online registration for specific document required.)
Current report card for grades 1-9.
Transcript and/or current schedule from previous school is mandatory for 10th, 11th and 12th graders.
Health Records received from the previous school will be reviewed to keep within the guidelines for school enrollment.
Copy of the most recent IEP, MFE/ETR or 504 Plan (If applicable)

Office located at 3310 Compton Road Cincinnati, OH 45251