Register for School

Registration is open for students who are new to the district.

Age Requirements:

• 4K
  4 years old on or before September 1, 2026

• Kindergarten
  5 years old on or before September 1, 2026

• First Grade
  6 years old on or before September 1, 2026

New Student Required Documents:

Registration is not complete until all documentation has been submitted to the school for review. A staff member from the school will contact you through email to complete enrollment.   

• Child's legal birth certificate 
• SC certificate of immunization (visit our Nursing & Health Services page for more information)
• Proof of parent/guardian's residence 
• Current utility bill that includes service address in parent/guardian's name 
• Photo ID of parent/guardian
• For eligibility in 4K program, the child’s Medicaid number or household income is required. For the 4K/Child Development program, all documentation must be submitted and verified prior to consideration. Registration does not ensure acceptance in the 4K Program. Our 4K Program is designed to promote readiness for at-risk students who must qualify based on need.

• Students who are new to Dorchester School District Two and have not attended a Dorchester School District Two School previously.
• Students who have been enrolled in a Dorchester School District Two School previously but not during the last week of the previous school year.
• Students who have transferred schools within the district due to an address change.
• This does not apply to students transferring to a new school due to promotion to a middle or high school. 

Returning Student Required Documents:

• Proof of parent/guardian's residence
• SC certificate of immunization (visit our Nursing & Health Services page for more information)

2026 - 2027 School Year

4K
4 years old on or before September 1, 2026

Kindergarten:
5 years old on or before September 1, 2026

First Grade:
6 years old on or before September 1, 2026

Proof of Residence
Dorchester School District Two requires each parent/guardian to provide Proof of Residence each school year. Acceptable proof would be one of the following: a current utility bill which includes a service address in the parent/guardian’s name, verification of application for utility service in the parent/guardian’s name, a current tax bill with parent/guardian’s name and address, or current mortgage/signed lease agreement with parent/guardian’s name will be accepted. With mortgage/lease agreement a current utility bill which includes a service address must be provided within 30 days. 

Family Living with Another Family/Relative
Parent/guardian and the person who owns/rents the residence must complete the Affidavit of a Student’s Domicile and have it notarized. The Head of Household/Owner/Lessor must provide the school with a copy of the lease or a current Property Tax Bill/Receipt (Property Tax Bill/Receipt may be printed from the Dorchester County website) and a current utility bill with a matching service address.

Documentation that must be provided to the school by the Parent/Guardian (with matching address):
(One of the Following) – Driver’s License/South Carolina Identification Card or Vehicle Registration
and
(One of the Following) – Pay Stub (Must show employer’s name, current pay period and the name and address of the parent/guardian), Local, State or Federal agency correspondence that reflects the name and address of the parent/guardian, (Social Security, Medicaid, DSS, IRS, Food Stamps, Court Documents, etc.) 

Family Moving Within District During School Year
If a family changes residency within Dorchester School District Two during the school year that would change the school to which the student(s) are zoned, the parent/guardian can provide acceptable Proof of Residence, as defined above, to the new school to enroll the child(ren).

If a family changes residency within Dorchester School District Two during the school year and the student has attended school through the 45th day, the student may finish the year at that school with district approval. The parent/guardian is required to provide an In-District Transfer Request to the school along with a current Proof of Residence. The school will then forward the information to the District Office for approval/denial. It is important to note the parent/guardian is responsible for providing transportation to and from school. 

In-District Transfer Requests
All students are expected to attend the school to which their residence is zoned. If there is a special hardship or other special situation, in-district transfer requests will be considered. All requests for in-district transfers will be handled by the District Office.

The In-District Transfer Request and the required Proof of Residence should be submitted to the school the children are zoned to attend. Please note that availability of space is a critical factor in approving or denying requests. A student’s transfer may be revoked by the superintendent’s designee for reasons including, but not limited to, repeated tardiness and/or other irregularities of attendance, and/or repeated consequential violations of the discipline code. The student’s parent/guardian will be responsible for transportation to and from school. 

Guardianship/Custody
If a court order is signed by a judge giving custody/guardianship, the court order must be presented to the school. A copy of the order will be placed in the student(s) permanent record. If a court order is not available, an appointment needs to be made with a school administrator. 

Standard Proof of Residence
*Approval given at the school level

Acceptable proof would be one of the following:

• Current utility bill which includes a service address in the parent/guardian’s name
• Verification of application for utility service in the parent/guardian’s name
• Current property tax bill with parent/guardian’s name and address
• Current mortgage/lease agreement with parent/guardian’s name and address.
• (Current utility bill which includes a service address must be provided within 30 days)

Affidavit of a Student's Domicile 
*Approval given at school level with required documentation

• Notarized Affidavit of a Student’s Domicile Form
• Head of Household/Owner/Lessor – Both of the two (2) following items, with matching address
• Copy of lease or a current property tax bill/receipt (may be printed from the Dorchester County website)
• Current utility bill with matching service address

Parent/Guardian

• Driver’s License/South Carolina Identification Card or Vehicle Registration with matching address

And one (1) of the following:

• Pay Stub (Must show employer’s name, current pay period and the name/address of the parent/guardian)
• Local, State or Federal agency correspondence that reflects the name and address of parent/guardian (Social Security, Medicaid, DSS, IRS, Food Stamps, Court Documents, etc.)

New Home Contract
*Approval at the school level if the closing date or occupancy date is before the 45th day of school
*If the closing date or occupancy date is after the 45th day of school, the school would collect the required information and forward it to the District Office

• Copy of the New Home Contract with Closing/Occupancy Date
• Utility bill which includes a service address in the parent/guardian’s name must be provided within 30 days of occupancy

Recently Moved with Proof of Residence
*Approval at the school level

• Standard Proof of Residence

Recently Moved Requesting to Remain in Original School
*School collects information and forwards the information to the District Office

• In-District Transfer Request
• Standard Proof of Residence

Guardianship/Custody
*Approval at School Level

• Court Order Signed by a Judge
• Standard Proof of Residence

Guardianship/Custody Special Circumstances
*An appointment needs be scheduled with the principal/administrator of the school.

• Guardianship Affidavit
• Military Orders (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney and/or Notarized Statement from Parent/Legal Guardian
• Standard Proof of Residence