Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION OFFICE
Who do I contact regarding enrolling my child?
Contact Debbie Rodriguez in the Registration office and she will help you get started with the process.
Debbie Rodriguez
901 Elm Street
phone: 580-336-9900
email: [email protected]
Where is the Registration office?
The Registration office is located at 901 Elm Street. Debbie's office is located inside of the old Junior High building. You can park along the north side of Elm St. and enter through the doors located by the "registration" sign.
What are the hours for the Registration office?
Summer hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 3:00pm
School hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-3:30pm
NEW STUDENTS
Important Enrollment/Registration/Back to School Dates
July 24-August 4 - Parent Portal open for online student verification.
August 2 - 2pm-7pm at the Lower Elementary Gym - School Resource Fair
August 15 - 5:30pm-7:30pm - Back to School Night
August 17 - First Day of School - Doors open at 7:45am
Does Perry accept transfer students?
Student Transfer Application
Student transfers will need to fill out the online form here. Please do not fill out the printable form.
We are NEW to Perry, how do I enroll my child(ren)?
Contact Debbie Rodriguez at 580-336-9900 or by email [email protected]
What immunizations are required for enrollment?
For school enrollment, the parent or guardian needs to provide a
current, up to date immunization record or a completed and signed exemption form.
Immunization schedule information for school age children can be found here.
Immunization requirements to enroll can be found here.
*Pre-K students need the DTaP, MMR & Varicella vaccines.
*All students entering 7th grade are required to have the Tdap booster vaccine before school starts.
Where can I get a copy of my child's birth certificate?
Click here to access the Oklahoma Birth Certificate Request Form
What can I use for proof of residency?
Current utility bill (gas, water or electric), rental agreement, warranty deed statement, or mortgage statement. Telephone, internet or cable bills. Checks and drivers' license will not be accepted as proof of residency.
What documents are required at enrollment?
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residency (lease agreement, utility bill, etc)
- Immunization record
- If applicable: Legal court documents (name change, custody arrangements, etc.)
What if I am unable to print/upload documentation?
That is not a problem! Please take the information to the Registration office and Debbie will make sure the documentation gets put in correctly.
What if I don’t have internet access to complete the process?
Community Wi-Fi Resources:
Free WiFi access offered in the parking lot across from the YMCA, available daily from 6am - 10pm (630 Birch St., Perry). Provided by Ditch Witch, The Toro Company & the American Connection Project Broadband Coalition.
Perry Carnegie Library: Computers with internet are available to use with library card.
611 Bakehouse: Coffee shop with WiFi located downtown at 611 Delaware in Perry, open Tuesday-Friday from 7am - 2pm.
McDonalds: Offers free WiFi and is open daily from 6am - 11pm, located at 2802 Fir St., Perry.
If you still need help with registration, please give Ms. Rodriguez a call and she will be glad to help you with a paper copy.
What if I need help filling out this information?
Contact Debbie Rodriguez, and she will help guide you through the process.
If I have multiple children, do I need to complete registration for each of them?
Yes. Enrollment paperwork will need to be filled out for each student enrolling in our district.
What happens if I fail to provide all necessary documentation?
Your child will not be able to start school until all paperwork and documentation has been completed and received.
How will I know my student's enrollment has been processed and can begin attending the district?
The campus administrator will notify you and setup an appointment to meet you and your student.
How do I find out my child’s schedule?
After your enrollment information has been completed and processed in the registration office, it will then be transferred to your child's site principal. Once the receiving school has sent the records to us, then a schedule can be made for your child. When it is completed, the site principal will call and setup a time to go over the schedule and any other questions you have.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Important Enrollment/Registration/Back to School Dates
July 24-August 4 - Parent Portal open for online student verification.
August 2 - 2pm-7pm at the Lower Elementary Gym - School Resource Fair
August 15 - 5:00pm-6:30pm - Back to School Night
August 17 - First Day of School - Doors open at 7:45am
My child is currently enrolled at Perry. What do we need to do?
Before school begins, we have a student verification process.
- Login to Parent Portal from July 24-August 4th
- Verify Contact information
- Add/Remove contacts and change the sequence of notifications
- School agreements (photo, video, school work, transportation and chromebook)
- Free-Reduced Lunch Program application
- Allergy or health information
- Asthma information
If you have any questions/concerns about the online student verification process, you can contact any of these offices:
Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-3:pm
Registrar, Debbie Rodriguez - 580-336-9900
High School Office - 580-336-4415
Junior High Office - 580-336-2265
Upper Elementary - 580-336-2577
Lower Elementary - 580-336-4471
I need help with the online student verification. How can I get assistance?
August 2nd at the Lower Elementary Gym will be an in-person assistance day for those who need further assistance completing the verification process.
If you have any questions/concerns about the online student verification process, you can contact any of these offices:
Monday-Thursday from 8am-3:30pm
Registrar, Debbie Rodriguez - 580-336-9900
High School Office - 580-336-4415
Junior High Office - 580-336-2265
Upper Elementary - 580-336-2577
Lower Elementary - 580-336-4471
Where can I get my child's immunization record?
Acceptable immunization documents include a record provided by a licensed physician or a public health authority. These documents must include dates and a signature, or stamp of the physician or health department official.
7th Grade Immunization Records
All students entering 7th grade are required to have the Tdap booster vaccine before school starts. A great time to bring these documents is during Back to School Night on August 15th form 5:30pm-7:30pm
PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION
How old does my child need to be to enroll in pre-k?
Students must be 4 years of age on or before September 1 are eligible to enroll in pre-k.
Is the pre-k program full-day or half-day?
Our pre-k program is a half day program.
Our morning pre-k program is from 8:10am - 11am, with afternoon pre-k from 12:15pm - 3:15pm.
For more information, click here.
How old does my child need to be to enroll in kindergarten?
Children who are 5 years of age before September 1 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten.
Your child did NOT attend pre-k, but plans to attend kindergarten. What do I need to do?
You will need to complete new student enrollment paperwork. Please contact Debbie Rodriguez in the registration office at 580-336-9900 or by emailing [email protected] to setup an appointment.
More pre-k information
CLICK HERE for information about enrolling in our Pre-K program.
If your child did not attend pre-k for the 22-23 school year and plans to attend Kindergarten for the 23-24 school, please contact the registration office
at 580-336-9900 or by emailing [email protected]
GENERAL INFORMATION
Where can I keep up with important school information?
- Phone/email messages: We use school messenger for parent/guardian messages from the district. Your contact information is collected from the parent portal and can be sent via email/text with important school information.
- Website - www.perry.k12.ok.us
- School News App - Search "School News by Edlio" in your mobile app store.
- Facebook - Perry Public Schools
- Twitter - @perry_schools
If you are NOT currently receiving phone/text/email announcements from the school, please contact Debbie Rodriguez to ensure your information is accurate in the parent portal.
What is the school news app?
This is an app that is connected to our school website. This is an activity feed for consuming alerts, news, and events. It’s a simple way to view your school’s news feeds and calendars, and also receive push notifications directly from the school. And it’s free to download to your iOS or Android phone.
What is the parent portal and why do I need login information?
The parent portal is our student information sytem. With this sytem, parents and guardians can:
- Check grades and assignments
- View progress reports
- Check attendance and tardies
- View child nutrition balances
- Pay on nutrition accounts
- Update contact information
Parent Portal - Have trouble accessing? Forgot password? Never logged in before?
For help with the parent portal, please contact Debbie Rodriguez with any questions or concerns.
Parent portal login can be accessed through the school website under parents, then parent portal.
If you have trouble signing in, you can click the "Forgot Password" link on the parent portal.
If you have not setup an account, click the "Request an Account" link on the parent portal.
When you have done either of these steps, Debbie Rodriguez will be notified and she can help setup your account or reset your login information.
Over the school year various information will be sent to you regarding your student. It is vital that all information be accurate and up to date at all times.
What if my address changes during the year?
Anytime you move and your address changes, please contact Debbie Rodriguez so the information can be updated in the parent portal.
Over the school year various information will be sent to you regarding your student. It is vital that all information be accurate and up to date at all times.
How do I change my sequence (who will be called first) of my contacts for each student?
During the student verification process you can change the sequence of contacts in your students profile under student relations (step 2). If you have questions or need help during this process, please contact Debbie Rodriguez at 580-336-9900 or by emailing [email protected]
*You can have as many contacts as needed in this section.
Where do I need to send my child's physical for 7-12th grade athletics or band?
We use FamilyID to keep all information up to date for our coaches and activity sponsors. Before practice begins, your child will need to get a physical. Once you have done that, you will either create an account with FamilyID or login to your account and upload the information required.
Should you have any questions, please contact the athletic director, Mike Carmin.
Email: [email protected]
When can I meet my child's teacher?
Back to School Night is scheduled for August 15, 2023 from 5:30pm-7pm at each school site. This event is when families can meet the teacher(s), bring supplies to school, fill out any classroom information or other site specific information that may be needed.
Parent/Teacher conferences are also held each semester for all grades. This is a great time to meet with your child's teacher(s) and check on their progress.
Contact your child's school for scheduling information.
Where can I find a map of school facilities?
Various pages on the school website have a map posted, such as:
- About Us
- Athletics
- Enrollment
Who do I contact if my child needs to miss school?
Contact the secretary at your child's school.
Perry Lower Elementary - 580-336-4471
Perry Upper Elementary - 580-336-2265
Perry Junior High - 580-336-2265
Perry High School - 580-336-4415
What is an excused absence?
Perry Public Schools School Board Policy FDC-R1 states that students can be excused for but not limited to the following reasons:
- Personal or family illness, substantiated by a doctor's statement or a parent/guardian phone call to the school office.
- In-school appointments (with a counselor or nurse)
- Medical or dental appointments with verification from the medical professional indicating the date and time of appointment
- Legal matters, e.g., subpeoned court appearances, service on a jury
- Extenuating circumstances determined by the principal to be an excused absence, e.g. funeral
- Observance of holidays required by a student's religious affiliation
- Family business trips and educational trips prearranged by the parent.
- Seniors will be allowed two "college" days
What is an unexcused absence?
Perry Public Schools School Board Policy FDC-R1 states:
Students who are absent with no legitimate reason will not be allowed to make up work credit given in any class missed. A zero may be given in any class where grades are given during the unexcused absence. That grade will be reflected in the 9 weeks average for each occurrence.
Please contact your child's school secretary anytime your child misses school.
Where can I pay on my child's breakfast/lunch account?
You can view and pay on your child's breakfast/lunch account in the parent portal. If you have any quesitons regarding child nutrition, please contact Dr. Andrea Rains by phone at 580-336-3203 or by emailing [email protected]
School Supply Lists
School supply lists are located on the school website under the students/parents tab.
Contact the Registration Office: