Register for School
If you have not yet done so, please register your child for school today
for the 2024-25 school year!
Every student — new and returning — must register each year.
It is very important for families to register or re-register as early as possible.
After July 1, the district will use those registration numbers to determine staffing at each of our schools.
RETURNING STUDENTS:
If you have not registered by August 1, 2024, you will need to show proof of residency, your child won’t be included on a class list, and your student will not be signed up for Transportation at the start of the school year until you register.
Below are the steps to enroll your child for the 2024-25 school year in District 15.
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1. Determine Eligibility
Are you a resident of District 15?
Per Illinois law and Board of Education policy, only students who are legal residents of District 15 may attend school in the district. Generally, a student’s residency (proof of living situation) is the same as the person who has legal custody of the student. The person registering the student must submit (1) proof of legal custody and (2) residency (proof of living situation).
Proof of Residency (Proof of Living Situation)
Proof of residency (proof of living situation) is required for all NEW students (kindergarten and students new to the district), families flagged by the third-party verification system, and all families with month-to-month and yearly LEASES.
Use the Map My School tool* to determine if you live inside District 15's boundaries, and to locate your "home school."
Enter the student's home address and click the search button to get assigned home schools for elementary and middle school, or click on the map to get assigned schools at any location.) *Please keep in mind that the Map My Schools tool may not reflect school assignments due to programmatic placements. The Map My School tool shows a student’s "home school" based on their address.
* All efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of this tool. The school district reserves the right to make final school assignment determinations.
Is your child old enough to begin kindergarten?
To begin kindergarten in Illinois, a child should be 5 years old on or before September 1 of the kindergarten year.
If your child will not be 5 on or before September 1, District 15 does offer early childhood and pre-school options.
2. Complete Online Registration
NEW FAMILIES: START A NEW REGISTRATION APPLICATION
For families new to District 15—click this link to start a new registration application to enroll your child in a District 15 school.
EXISTING FAMILIES: SIGN IN TO CAMPUS PARENT
Existing parents use Campus Parent to register their child(ren) for the upcoming school year, including any children new to the District. You will need your parent username and password to sign in to your Campus Parent account.
GATHER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
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Proof of residency (proof of living situation) documents - Proof of residency (living situation) is required for all incoming kindergarten students, all families with leasing agreements, and families with students new to the District. You have the ability to upload required Proof of Residency (living situation) documents in Infinite Campus. If you are unable to upload these documents, you will need to bring them in person to the school office to provide your Proof of Residency (living situation).
- Household information (address and phone numbers)
- Parent/guardian information (work and cell phone numbers, email addresses)
- Student emergency contacts (names, home phone, cell phones, work phones, emails)
- Student's birth certificate (you'll need to enter their full legal name as it appears on their birth certificate)
- Student's prior school attendance information, if applicable (school name, city, state, country, phone)
- Name of primary health and primary dental providers (names, phone numbers)
- Student health history - Students entering CCSD15 for the first time are required to submit a State of IL Certificate of Child Health Examination form with parent/guardian and doctor signatures prior to attending school. There are a number of questions on the online registration form regarding your child's health history and medical conditions, so having this form in hand may be helpful. Student health history will need to be re-entered each year, it does not roll over from previous years.
Note: if you are unable to complete the entire application at one time, don't worry, you can come back to it later to complete it. Remember to write down your application number, you will need this to return to the application. You will be able to print or save a copy of the application for your records before submitting the application. Once the application is SUBMITTED, you will no longer be able to make changes. Please contact your school for any necessary corrections. If needed, you will receive an email from the school letting you know what documents/information will be needed to complete your registration.
Registration Tutorials
Questions?
See the tutorials above that will walk you through the registration process (available in English, Spanish, and Ukrainian). If you need translation assistance to complete online registration, please contact your child's school. An interpreter will be provided.
Click here if you need assistance with online registration.
A District 15 representative will get back to you quickly.
3. Provide Required Documentation to the School
Depending on your situation, you may need to drop off required documentation to the school.
- Birth Certificate or Passport
- Home Language Survey
- Proof of Residency (Living Situation)
- Required Health, Immunization, Dental, and Eye Exams
- Transfer Form
Birth Certificate or Passport
All students who are newly registering with the district are required to provide a Birth Certificate or Passport (original with seal). Official birth certificates are issued by the county clerk in the county in which the child was born. Hospital certificates are not acceptable. A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate must be provided within 30 days of enrollment.
Please bring a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate (with seal) or other government document verifying date of birth. An official certificate of every birth should be on file in the locality where the event occurred. These records are filed permanently in a State vital statistics office or in a city, county, or other local office.
To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate, write or go to the vital statistics office in the State or area where the event occurred, or visit the National Center for Health Statistics (www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm) for information on where to obtain an official birth certificate.
Home Language Survey
A Home Language Survey is administered to all students newly registering in the district to help us determine if your child is eligible for language support services. Families will be provided with the Home Language Survey in their spoken language at their home school.
Proof of Residency (Living Situation)
Proof of residency (proof of living situation) in District 15 is required for all incoming Early Childhood students, Kindergarten students, students new to the District, existing families with a lease, and families that are flagged by our third-party residency (living situation) verification system to complete the registration process.
District 15 requires all families with NEW students (kindergarten and students new to the district), families flagged by the third-party verification system, and all families with month-to-month and yearly LEASES to prove residency each year.
For the 2024-25 school year, in the case of a lease, please note that if the copy of the lease provided expires before September 6, 2024, the family will need to provide an UPDATED lease prior to the start of the school year to remain enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. The lease needs to show that the family lives in District 15's boundaries at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Required Health, Immunization, Dental, and Eye Exams
Parents are required to provide health, immunization, dental, and eye exams for students entering preschool or kindergarten, sixth-grade, and students new to the District. It is recommended that families keep a copy of their child’s health examination and immunizations for their records.
Health Exam
Health exam dated within one year of school entry is required. The Certificate of Child Health Examination form is available online and in the school office. Please submit early to assure your child has met the health requirements and any health issues are planned for in advance of school entry. Submit completed health exams to the home school before the start of school (September 5, 2024). We accept proof of appointment for those unable to complete the examination prior to the first day of school.
State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (English)
State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (Spanish)
Immunization Records
Immunization records. We accept vaccine documents at any time upon registration. Please submit early to assure your child has met the State of IL vaccine requirements. The month/day/year and correct number of doses at the correct intervals must be verified by a health care provider. This is due before school starts.
Required immunizations for kindergarten students:
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DTP/DTaP: 4 or more doses with last booster after 4th birthday
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Polio: 4 or more doses with last booster after 4th birthday
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MMR: 2 doses with the first dose on or after 1st birthday
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine: 2 doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday and 2nd dose no less than four weeks after the first dose, or proof of varicella disease.
Dental Exam
Dental exam dated within 18 months of school entry.
- Dental Examination Form (English)
- Dental Examination Form (Spanish)
- Dental Exam Waiver Form (English)
- Dental Exam Waiver Form (Spanish)
Eye Exam
Eye exam dated within one year of school entry.
- State of Illinois Eye Examination Form (English)
- State of Illinois Eye Examination Form (Spanish)
- Eye Examination Waiver Form (English)
- Eye Examination Waiver Form (Spanish)
Objections Based on Religious Grounds
Parents/guardians who object to examination(s) or immunization(s) on religious grounds are not required to submit their child or wards to either, and must provide a completed Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption to Required Immunizations and/or Examinations Form signed by the health care provider. Please visit the Health Services pages for more information.
Per School Board Policy 7:100, Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students—Students who are not in compliance with IL student health requirements may be excluded from school.
Transfer Form
4. Kindergarten Programs
Determine which kindergarten program is best for your child.
- Full-Day Kindergarten
- Half-Day Kindergarten
- Two-Way Dual Language Program
- One-Way Spanish Dual Language Program (for Native Spanish Speakers)
Full-Day Kindergarten
District 15 will offer a Kindergarten Kick-Off Night at each of our schools in February 2025.
Check out our Welcome to Kindergarten (guide for parents) booklet.
Benefits of full-day kindergarten
- Build positive self-esteem, independence, friendships, and trusting relationships with teachers
- Individualized instruction to build strong foundational skills
- Math and Literacy instruction
- Expanded content area learning
- Physical Education and the Arts
- Free and purposeful play
- Developmentally appropriate activities designed to keep our students active, engaged, and growing
What will full-day kindergarten look like?
- Beginning the day with a focus on social-emotional learning and community-building
- Foundational literacy skills and instruction, including phonics, phonemic awareness, word study, writing, and reading comprehension
- Math block supporting differentiated learning through direct instruction and games
- Participation in Physical Education, Art, and Music
- Time to form deep relationships with peers and teachers, including friendship-building through lunch and recess
- Dedicated time for free and purposeful play
- Learning in Social Studies, Science, and Health that is active and engaging
Half-Day Kindergarten
Two-Way Dual Language Program
District 15's Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Program is a two-way language immersion where students are taught literacy and curriculum in both Spanish and English beginning in kindergarten and continuing through the completion of fifth grade. The goal of the Dual Language program is to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and cross-cultural competencies for students. The program is available to incoming kindergarten students who are fully registered with their home school for the 2024-25 school year. It is housed at Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, and Winston Campus Elementary Schools.
If you would like to learn more about our Dual Language program, please take a look at the Dual Language Presentations (English) | (Spanish) that were held in February 2024, and watch our Dual Language Informational Video.
Applications to enroll your child in the program are due by March 15, 2024.
2024-25 Application for Incoming Kindergarten Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Program
Families who apply for the Dual Language Program will be notified of their placement by the end of the day of April 22, 2024. If the number of families interested in Spanish Dual Language exceeds the amount of space available, based on enrollment, a random selection process will be conducted.
One-Way Spanish Dual Language Program (for Native Spanish Speakers)
One-Way Spanish Dual Language Program (for native Spanish speakers) is offered to students who are native Spanish speakers and qualify for language support services. Eligibility is determined via an English proficiency screening.
Students in kindergarten receive 80 percent of their instruction in Spanish and 20 percent of their instruction in English by a certified instructor. For each subsequent year, the percentage of instruction in Spanish decreases by 10 percent. By third grade, instruction in the two languages is balanced at 50 percent Spanish and 50 percent English.
This program is held at:
• Gray M. Sanborn Elementary
• Kimball Hill Elementary
• Lake Louise Elementary
• Lincoln Elementary
• Virginia Lake Elementary
• Willow Bend Elementary
5. Pay Student Fees
Pay Student Fees
Student fees for the 2024-25 school year:
- Grades K-5 (book/material/technology fees): $180/student/year
- Grades 6-8 (book/material/technology fees): $195/student/year
Student fees are due July 1, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year.
How to pay Student Fees
An invoice is not mailed home. Student fees may be paid by cash, check, credit card or e-check.
- Cash payments
Cash payment should be made by the parent in the office of the child's attendance school, where a payment receipt will be issued.
- Check payments
Checks should be made payable to "CCSD15," and can be mailed to your child's school or the District Office, Community Consolidated School District 15, 580 N. 1st Bank Drive, Palatine IL 60067-8110. Please note the student's name, amount paid, and parent's name on the payment envelope. Returned check fee charge is $25 per check.
- Credit card or e-check payments
Credit card or e-check payments may be submitted through Infinite Campus: https://ic.ccsd15.net/campus/portal/parents/palatine.jsp. You will need your Campus Parent portal email address and a valid credit card number. If you need assistance with your Campus Parent Portal email address, please call your child’s school for assistance. Parents who do not have Internet access may come to their child's school to process their credit card payments. A small convenience fee is added for credit card processing.
Questions?
Contact Kameswari Pullela, Business Dept, pullelak@ccsd15.net, 847-963-3065.
Student Fee Waivers
Students who are homeless, as defined in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, or who qualify for the free or reduced-price meals program, will have student fees & fines waived.
- If you have questions about or believe that your family may qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, please visit the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act page for more information.
- Low-income families, or families experiencing financial hardship, may request a student fees waiver. Please visit the Student Fees page for more information.
6. Set up Accounts/Plans
Once you are registered, you can set up your Campus Parent, School Cafe, and Bus Tracking accounts, and arrange for any health plans or set up/opt out of bus transportation.
- Campus Parent Portal
- Food Services - Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
- Food Services - Request Special Meals/Allergy Accommodations
- Food Services - Set up SchoolCafé Account
- Health Plan - Individualized Health Care Plans
- Health Plan - Medication Authorization Forms
- Transportation - Download My Ride K-12 (GPS Bus Locator)
- Transportation - Paid Rider Transportation/Busing
- Transportation - Voluntary Opt Out of Bus Service
Campus Parent Portal
New parents — Create an Infinite Campus/Campus Parent portal account. After registering your child online, and the school has accepted your registration, new families will receive information in July on how to set up their Campus Parent portal account. Campus Parent allows parents to view their child's course schedule, assignments, attendance, grades, fees that are due, and more.
Campus Parent is designed to provide real-time access to student information. The easy-to-use design displays what is currently happening in the classroom so you can understand, monitor, and participate in the educational process.
- Announcements
- Assignments
- Attendance
- Grades & junior high mid-term progress reports
- Schedules
- Registration information
- Transportation information
- Pay fees
You can log into Campus Parent using the Web Portal or Mobile App.
Campus Parent
Questions?
New User? New families will receive information in July on how to set up their Campus Parent portal account.
Having issues? Visit the Infinite Campus Help Center, or visit our FAQ page.
Click here if you need assistance with online registration.
A District 15 representative will get back to you quickly.
Food Services - Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
- If your child will attend Whiteley, Hunting Ridge, Marion Jordan, Pleasant Hill, or Willow Bend Elementary; or Thomas Jefferson or Plum Grove Middle School
- If your child will attend Central Road, Sanborn, Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, Lake Louise, Lincoln, Paddock, Virginia Lake, or Winston Campus Elementary; Carl Sandburg, Sundling, or Winston Campus Middle School; or Conyers Learning Academy
If your child will attend Whiteley, Hunting Ridge, Marion Jordan, Pleasant Hill, or Willow Bend Elementary; or Thomas Jefferson or Plum Grove Middle School
If your child will attend Frank C. Whiteley, Hunting Ridge, Marion Jordan, Pleasant Hill, or Willow Bend Elementary, or Thomas Jefferson or Plum Grove Middle School, and your household meets federal guidelines, your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price meal services under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.
To apply for free or reduced-price meals, fill out the Free & Reduced-Price Application Form. Parents/guardians may also apply online through SchoolCafé. A NEW APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT EVERY SCHOOL YEAR.
- Income eligibility information and FAQs for the Free & Reduced-Price Meal Program can be found on the application. Applications can be submitted at any time during the school year. Households should answer all applicable questions on the form. Applications that do not contain all required information cannot be processed and approved.
- Once approved, the free or reduced-price meals will be automatically discounted in the student's meal account. Reduced-price meals are $0.40 for lunch and $0.30 for breakfast. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals are entitled to both breakfast (if available at the school) and lunch. If a student wishes to purchase a second meal or any a la carte items, the student must have cash available or money deposited in their account in advance.
If your child will attend Central Road, Sanborn, Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, Lake Louise, Lincoln, Paddock, Virginia Lake, or Winston Campus Elementary; Carl Sandburg, Sundling, or Winston Campus Middle School; or Conyers Learning Academy
If your child will attend Central Road, Gray M. Sanborn, Jane Addams, Kimball Hill, Lake Louise, Lincoln, Stuart R. Paddock, Virginia Lake, or Winston Campus Elementary; Carl Sandburg, Walter R. Sundling, or Winston Campus Middle School; or Conyers Learning Academy, free meals are part of the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Students at these schools are offered a free breakfast and lunch daily.
No other application is required. See CEP - Community Eligibility Provision - Free Breakfast & Lunch for more information.
Students’ eligibility for free or reduced-price meals is confidential. If you receive a letter in mid-July to early August that you have been approved by direct certification, you DO NOT need to fill out an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits. Otherwise, A NEW APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT EVERY SCHOOL YEAR. Meal benefits expire in October if you do not complete an application for the current school year.
Visit Free & Reduced-Price Meals for more information.
Food Services - Request Special Meals/Allergy Accommodations
If your child requires special meals/allergy accommodations, please visit About Our Meals for information on Modified Meals Requests.
Food Services - Set up SchoolCafé Account
District 15 offers breakfast and lunch for a fee. Visit Nutrition Services for information about meals offered, menus, and more!
For your convenience, parents/guardians can pay for school meals and monitor student account balances, transactions, and request low balance notifications online using SchoolCafé:
- Stay informed about your student's lunch account activity.
- Be notified on your phone when your student's account is low.
- Make secure payments with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card. There is a 5% service fee to use SchoolCafé.
- Store your credit/debit card for quick and easy repeat use.
- Schedule deposits to occur in any frequency you choose.
SchoolCafé allows for access from the web or any mobile device.
- The SchoolCafé website uses the most up-to-date security available. The online payment plan is an enhancement to the district’s existing pre-pay meal program. Cash or checks will still be accepted.
- The SchoolCafé apps for both iOS and Android are now available for download. They're free to install and they make your favorite features even easier to use. Download the SchoolCafé app today on the AppStore or Google Play.
Health Plan - Individualized Health Care Plans
- Asthma Action Plan
- Diabetes Care Plan
- Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
- Seizure Action Plan
Asthma Action Plan
An increased awareness of asthma and allergies is needed to keep students safe at school. The Health Services staff maintains a list of students with asthma to share with staff on a need-to-know basis. Asthma information and recommended actions for responding to emergency events, including emergency medication, are provided to staff. Illinois law requires students with asthma to provide an Asthma Action Plan that guides staff response.
Diabetes Care Plan
A Diabetes Care Plan will be developed and implemented for students diagnosed with diabetes, per the Care of Students with Diabetes Act. When parents/guardians submit a medical Diabetes Medical Management Plan to the school district, the plan will then be incorporated into an IEP or Section 504 plan, by a certified school nurse with protocol for implementation and staff training.
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
If your child has life-threatening anaphylactic allergies (including food allergies), please notify your school nurse and print the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan for completion by your physician, and submit it to your school's health nurse. The nurse maintains a list of students who have anaphylactic allergies to share with staff on a need-to-know basis and can assist you with the necessary documents needed for school.
Seizure Action Plan
For students with epilepsy, a Seizure Action Plan is needed to provide appropriate care while the student is at school. All school employees receive training in the basics of seizure recognition and first aid and appropriate emergency protocols.
Health Plan - Medication Authorization Forms
CCSD15 believes that prescription and nonprescription medication should be administered in the home. However, if it is in the best educational and health interest of the child to take prescribed medication during the school day, then a Medication Authorization Form must be completed. This pertains to all medications (prescription, over the counter, and emergency). Medication must be brought to the school by the parent/guardian in the original container. Please visit the Medication Administration page for more information.
Transportation - Download My Ride K-12 (GPS Bus Locator)
My Ride K-12 is the new bus GPS system which can be used by families to help track their child's bus. The My Ride K-12 app will enable you to check the bus stop times and bus stop locations for your student(s), and receive updates directly from the Transportation Department regarding any changes in daily routes. To use it, parents/guardians need to download the mobile app from the App Store or get it on Google Play.
Transportation - Paid Rider Transportation/Busing
In most cases, students who live more than 1.5 miles from their home school will be provided free bus service through CCSD15. State funding is not provided for students living within 1.5 miles of their schools. These students may ride the bus for a fee provided that space is available and a route already exists. (No stops will be made less than one-half mile from the school building.)
An Application for Paid Transportation will be available on the Transportation webpage for download on/after September 5, 2024. Please submit a separate application for each student for whom you choose paid transportation.
Due to the bus driver shortage, paid ridership continues to be limited and only offered if space is available on an existing bus route. Applications will be accepted, but payment will not be accepted until a parent receives notification that their child has been assigned to a bus route. Bus availability will be evaluated after October 1.
Paid Rider Transportation Fees for 2024-25 are:
- One child - $370
- Two children - $470
- Three or more children - $520
Transportation - Voluntary Opt Out of Bus Service
If your child is eligible for free bus service, but you do not intend to use the bus or only need transportation before or after school (not both ways), please fill out the Transportation Opt-Out form to indicate for which children and for which bus routes (before and/or after school) bus transportation is not needed.
If a student lives 1.5 miles or more away from school, students are entitled to free bus transportation. Unless a family notifies us that they do not want transportation, their children are placed on a bus route. Some families do not want to use transportation and choose to transport their children to and from school themselves. If we remove students from bus routes that are NOT going to use district transportation, we can reduce bus route times by eliminating the bus stopping at that assigned bus stop. At present, the bus stops at all assigned stops on the route and waits 3 minutes for the students to board the bus. If there are no students at that stop, the bus still waits for 3 minutes before moving onto the next stop.
If your child(ren) is assigned to a bus route and you wish to continue using district transportation, you do not need to do anything. The OPT OUT form is ONLY for families that do not need all or partial D15 bus transportation.
7. Arrange Before- and/or After-School Care
If you need before and/or after-school childcare, don't delay in setting that up!
Before- and After-School Care Providers
Before- and after-school care programs are available at District 15’s schools. These programs are operated independently of the school district by the respective park districts or organizations. Visit their websites for general information, pricing, enrollment, and FAQs.
- Hoffman Estates Park District STAR Program offers before- and after-school care for students who attend Frank C. Whiteley.
- Palatine Park District C.A.R.E. Program offers before- and after-school care for students who attend Gray M Sanborn, Jane Addams, Lake Louise, Lincoln, Marion Jordan, Stuart R. Paddock, Virginia Lake, and Winston Campus Elementary.
- Rolling Meadows Park District R.E.C. Program offers before- and after-school care for students who attend Central Road and Kimball Hill.
- Right At School Program offers an additional after-school care option at Hunting Ridge, Pleasant Hill, and Willow Bend.
There are several private community care providers in District 15 boundaries that offer before- and/or after-school care. Click here for information about daycare center transportation to/from school.
There are also many local community care providers. See the D15 e-flyers page for additional summer care opportunities.
8. Prepare for the coming school year!
Whew! The hard work is done! Now you can concentrate on preparing your family for the new school year!
- Important dates and deadlines before school starts
- 2024-25 Student Attendance Dates
- School Start/Dismissal Times
- Bus Stops and Pickup/Drop Off Times
- Reporting an Absence/Sick Child
- Emergency School Closings / Inclement Weather Plans
- School Supplies
- Curriculum
- Parent/Student Handbook
- School & Student Safety
- Join the PTA/PTO!
Important dates and deadlines before school starts
January 30, 2024
Online Registration Begins: Every student—new and returning—must register each year.
February 1, 8, or 13, 2024
Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Info Nights
Are you interested in enrolling your child in our Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Program? Join us for one of the Kindergarten Dual Language Information Nights scheduled for February 1, 8, or 13, 2024. (Noche Informativa de Lenguaja Dual en español.)
Watch the D15 Dual Language Informational video for more information: https://qrco.de/DLVideo
- February 1, 2024, at Jane Addams School, 1020 E. Sayles Drive, Palatine
- February 8, 2024, at Winston Campus Elementary, 900 E. Palatine Road, Palatine
- February 13, 2024, at Kimball Hill School, 2905 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows
February 15, 2024
Kindergarten Kick-off Night: Parents attend a Kindergarten Registration/Information Night at your school on February 15, 2024
March 15, 2024
Kindergarten Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Applications are due. All families applying must also have completed Kindergarten registration with the district to be considered. Applications submitted after this date (March 15) will be placed on a waiting list.
Being considered for the Gifted program? If your student is in grades 2, 3, or 4 and is scheduled to take the CogAT exam to be considered for the Gifted Program, you will be notified of your student’s eligibility status by March 15, 2024. All elementary Gifted programming is provided at Stuart R. Paddock School.
April 22, 2024
Two-Way Spanish Dual Language Acceptance Notification Date: Parents are notified of acceptance status into the Kindergarten Two-Way Spanish Dual Language program.
July 1, 2024
"On Time" Student Registration Deadline • Every student—new and returning—must register each year
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Registration must be completed by August 1 for a student to receive a classroom assignment.
- All students who have not completed their registration by August 1 will be disenrolled from District 15. Families that do not complete the registration by August 1 should contact their school to re-enroll their child(ren).
- Student registration fees are due for the 2024-25 school year. (Please visit the Student Fees page for more information about the different ways to pay or how to apply for a fee waiver.)
August/September TBD
Attend Meet the Teacher/Walk Your Schedule on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Middle Schools - Walk Your Schedule 12:45 pm
- Elementary Schools - Meet the Teacher at 1:45 pm
Watch your inbox for news from the school with more information!
September 5, 2024
First Day of School (Pre-K, K, and Grades 1-8)
2024-25 Student Attendance Dates
School Start/Dismissal Times
Bus Stops and Pickup/Drop Off Times
Parents/guardians will receive an email before school starts with their child's bus stops and pick up/drop off times.For students who receive free bus service (students who live 1.5 miles or more away from school), but do not need or intend to use the bus, or only need transportation one-way (to or from school), please fill out the Transportation Opt-Out form so we can remove your child(ren) from that route. Indicate which children and which routes you do NOT need transportation for.
My Ride K-12 is the new bus GPS system which can be used by families to help track their child's bus. The My Ride K-12 app will enable you to check the bus stop times and bus stop locations for your student(s), and receive updates directly from the Transportation Department regarding any changes in daily routes. To use it, parents/guardians need to download the mobile app from the App Store or get it on Google Play.
Reporting an Absence/Sick Child
When do I keep my child home from school?
- Fever: Keep your child home if they have a fever (temperature of 100°F or greater). Keep your child home for a period of 24 hours after the fever has passed, without fever-reducing medication.
- Vomiting or diarrhea: Keep your child home for 24 hours after the symptoms have stopped.
- Undiagnosed rash
- Communicable diseases (such as strep throat, influenza, chicken pox, measles, COVID, etc.): Keep your child home for a period of 24 hours of antibiotic treatment or after the contagious period for the illness is over. This time frame may be longer for more serious communicable diseases.
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Head lice infestation (live head lice)
Please report illness symptoms completely on the attendance line for your school.
Emergency School Closings / Inclement Weather Plans
Visit the Emergency School Closings / Inclement Weather page for more information.
School Supplies
Kindergarten
Item | Quantity | |
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#2 Yellow wood pencils, sharpened with erasers, 12 pack | 2 | |
Boxes of facial tissues | 3 | |
Crayons, 24 count | 3 | |
Dry erase markers (Expo brand preferred), 4-pack | 1 | |
Glue sticks | 6 | |
Headphones/earbuds with microphone | 1 | |
Pocket folders, plastic, assorted colors | 4 | |
School supply box / pencil box (plastic) | 1 | |
Scissors 5" kids, blunt/rounded | 1 | |
Washable markers, 10 count | 2 | |
Last names A-M: Gallon-size resealable bags (any brand) | 1 | |
Last names N-Z: Sandwich-size resealable bags (any brand) | 1 | |
Families are also asked to supply: | ||
Gym shoes for PE | 1 pair | |
Backpack (without wheels) | 1 | |
Reusable water bottle | 1 | |
Assignment notebook (may be purchased at the school, please check your principal's newsletter) |
1 | |
Personal hand sanitizer | 1 | |
Extra set of clothes, labeled with your child's name | 1 |
Grades 1, 2, and 3
Item | Quantity | |
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#2 Yellow wood pencils, sharpened with erasers, 12 pack | 2 | |
Boxes of facial tissues | 3 | |
Colored pencils, 12 count | 1 | |
Crayons, 24 count | 2 | |
Dry erase markers (Expo brand preferred), 4-pack | 1 | |
Eraser, pink | 1 | |
Glue sticks | 6 | |
Headphones/earbuds with microphone | 1 | |
Highlighters | 2 | |
Package of Post-it/sticky notes, 3"x3" (Post-it brand preferred) | 1 | |
Pencil sharpener, hand held with container for shavings | 1 | |
Pocket folders, plastic, assorted colors | 6 | |
Ruler, 12", standard/metric | 1 | |
School supply box / pencil box (plastic) | 1 | |
Scissors 5" kids, blunt/rounded | 1 | |
Notebooks, wide ruled | 2 | |
Washable markers, 10 count | 1 | |
Last names A-M: Gallon-size resealable bags (any brand) | 1 | |
Last names N-Z: Sandwich-size resealable bags (any brand) | 1 | |
Families are also asked to supply: | ||
Gym shoes for PE | 1 pair | |
Backpack (without wheels) | 1 | |
Reusable water bottle | 1 | |
Assignment notebook (may be purchased at the school, please check your principal's newsletter) | 1 | |
Personal hand sanitizer | 1 | |
Grade 1: Extra set of clothes | 1 |
Grades 4 and 5
Item | Quantity | |
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#2 Yellow wood pencils, sharpened with erasers, 12 pack | 2 | |
Boxes of facial tissues | 3 | |
Colored pencils, 12 count | 1 | |
Crayons, 24 count | 1 | |
Dry erase markers (Expo brand preferred), 4-pack | 1 | |
Glue sticks | 3 | |
Headphones/earbuds with microphone | 1 | |
Highlighters | 2 | |
Package of Post-it/sticky notes, 3"x3" (Post-it brand preferred) | 3 | |
Pencil sharpener, handheld with container for shavings | 1 | |
Pens, assorted colors | 2 | |
Pocket folders, plastic, assorted colors | 6 | |
Ruler, 12", standard/metric | 1 | |
School supply box / pencil box (plastic) / pencil pouch | 1 | |
Scissors | 1 | |
Notebooks | 4 | |
Washable markers, 10 count | 1 | |
Last names A-M: Gallon-size resealable bags (any brand) | 1 | |
Last names N-Z: Sandwich-size resealable bags (any brand) | 1 | |
Families are also asked to supply: | ||
Gym shoes for PE | 1 pair | |
Backpack (without wheels) | 1 | |
Reusable water bottle | 1 | |
Assignment notebook (may be purchased at the school, please check your principal's newsletter) | 1 | |
Personal hand sanitizer | 1 | |
Grade 5: Deoderant recommended | 1 |
Grade 6
Item | Quantity | |
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#2 Yellow wood pencils, sharpened with erasers, 12 pack | 3 | |
Boxes of facial tissues | 3 | |
Colored pencils, 12 count | 1 | |
Crayons, 24 count | 1 | |
Dry erase markers (Expo brand preferred), 4-pack | 1 | |
Glue sticks | 3 | |
Headphones/earbuds with microphone | 1 | |
Highlighters, assorted colors | 4 | |
Package of Post-it/sticky notes, 3"x3" (Post-it brand preferred) | 4 | |
Pencil sharpener, handheld with container for shavings | 1 | |
Pens, assorted colors | 2 | |
Pocket folders, plastic, assorted colors | 6 | |
Ruler, 12", standard/metric | 1 | |
School supply box / pencil box (plastic) / pencil pouch | 1 | |
Scissors | 1 | |
Notebooks | 4 | |
Washable markers, 10 count | 1 | |
Families are also asked to supply: | ||
Gym shoes for PE | 1 pair | |
Backpack (without wheels) | 1 | |
Reusable water bottle | 1 | |
Assignment notebook (may be purchased at the school, please check your principal's newsletter) | 1 | |
Personal hand sanitizer | 1 | |
Deoderant recommended | 1 |
Grades 7 and 8
Item | Quantity | |
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#2 Yellow wood pencils, sharpened with erasers, 12 pack | 2 | |
Boxes of facial tissues | 3 | |
Colored pencils, 12 count | 1 | |
Washable markers, 10 count | 1 | |
Headphones/earbuds with microphone | 1 | |
Highlighters, assorted colors | 4 | |
Package of Post-it/sticky notes, 3"x3" (Post-it brand preferred) | 4 | |
Pens, assorted colors | 4 | |
Pocket folders, plastic, assorted colors, with 3 holes & prongs/brads | 5 | |
School supply box / pencil box (plastic) / pencil pouch | 1 | |
Notebooks | 4 | |
Families are also asked to supply: | ||
Gym shoes for PE | 1 pair | |
Backpack (without wheels) | 1 | |
Reusable water bottle | 1 | |
Assignment notebook (may be purchased at the school, please check your principal's newsletter) | 1 | |
Personal hand sanitizer | 1 | |
Deoderant recommended | 1 |
Curriculum
Visit the Curriculum and Instruction page to learn more about the curriculum in District 15.
Parent/Student Handbook
The Parent/Student Handbook offers information pertinent to the District as a whole. Some programs and procedures may differ from school to school, based on the size and location of the building, the grades served, the facilities available, and the programs conducted at the school. Your school administrators will inform you of these additional procedures. The handbook is intended to be a handy resource, but is not meant to take the place of personal communication between home and school. Please feel free to call your child’s school if you have any questions on programs or procedures, or consult your school’s website. Please note, the Parent/Student Handbook for 2024-25 will be updated and posted before the start of the school year.
School & Student Safety
District 15 is strongly committed to school & student safety. Please review the school’s general rules and safety precautions with your child, including:
- Bullying/Safety Tip Lines
- Expected Student Behavior and Discipline
- Student Appearance/Dress Code Policy
- Personal Belongings at School
- Bus Conduct
- Harassment/Bullying/Hazing/Violence Prohibited
- Parent/Visitor Procedures
Join the PTA/PTO!
PTA/PTSAs and PTOs units are affiliated with our elementary and/or middle schools in District 15. These units work in partnership with their school's principal and staff, as well as the community-at-large to provide programs and services that enhance the educational environment for all children. They also implement programs that create a sense of community for the families of children enrolled at that school.
9. FAQs
- Where are the links to register my child for school?
- What is my "home school"? Which school will my child attend?
- Can I request that my child attend a different school in the district?
- My child attends a local daycare before and/or after school. Is there transportation available to/from the daycare?
- What if one parent is moving— can the student stay in their current school?
- Can I enroll my child in District 15 if I have a temporary living situation or am homeless?
- An email address is needed to complete online registration. How do I get an email address?
- Who can I contact with questions about kindergarten?
- Where can I find more information about the Spanish Dual Language Program?
- How can I stay informed about school and district news?
- Where can I get help if I have more questions about registration?
Where are the links to register my child for school?
For families that are NEW to District 15: use the ONLINE REGISTRATION KIOSK to start a new registration application to enroll your child in a District 15 school.
For families who have children already enrolled in District 15: use the CAMPUS PARENT link to register your child(ren) for the upcoming school year, including any children new to the District. You will need your parent username and password to sign in to your Campus Parent account. If you forgot your password or username, click on the "Forgot" links.
What is my "home school"? Which school will my child attend?
A "home school" is the school assignment based on your home address. Please keep in mind that based on programmatic placements, your child may not attend their "home school." See the Bus Tiers and Program Placements tab below for more information.
Parents/guardians who are not sure which school their children will attend may call the district's Joseph M. Kiszka Educational Service Center at 847-963-3000.
School Boundaries & Program Placements
2024-25 Map My School Tool
District 15 is excited to share its new Map My School Tool which allows families to type in their home address to see where their "home school" assignment is on the updated boundary map.
*Please keep in mind that the Map My Schools Tool may not reflect school assignments due to programmatic placement. To view the full list of schols by bus tier, along with the programmatic placement at each school, click on the Bus Tiers and Program Placements tab below. The Map My School Tool shows a student’s home school assignment based on their address.
2024-25 Bus Tiers and Program Placements
*Indicates a change for the 2024-2025 school year.
Tier 1School Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am–2:10 pm(1) (1)5 minutes earlier for the 2024-25 school year |
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Schools |
Special Education Programs |
Multilingual Programs |
Preschool Programs |
Carl Sandburg Middle School |
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N/A |
Plum Grove Middle School |
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N/A |
*Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
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N/A |
Walter R. Sundling Middle School |
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N/A |
Winston Campus Middle School |
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N/A |
*Winston Campus Dual Language |
N/A |
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N/A |
Tier 2School Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:25 am–3:05 pm |
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Schools |
Special Education Programs |
Multilingual Programs |
Preschool Programs |
Frank C. Whiteley |
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N/A |
Gray M. Sanborn |
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N/A |
Hunting Ridge |
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N/A |
*Jane Addams |
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N/A |
Kimball Hill |
N/A |
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Lincoln |
N/A |
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N/A |
Marion Jordan |
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N/A |
Pleasant Hill |
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N/A |
Willow Bend |
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N/A |
Tier 3School Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:15 am - 3:55 pm |
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Schools |
Special Education Programs |
Multilingual Programs |
Preschool Programs |
Central Road |
N/A |
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N/A |
Lake Louise |
N/A |
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*Stuart R Paddock |
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Virginia Lake |
N/A |
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Conyers Learning AcademySchool Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:20 am - 4:00 pm School Hours Friday Early Release: 9:20 am - 3:10 pm |
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School |
Special Education Programs |
Multilingual Programs |
Preschool Programs |
Conyers Learning Academy |
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Special Education Programs
- ABLE: Accessibility, Behavior, Life Skills, Empowerment
- AIME: Alternative Instruction for Meaningful Education
- LEAP: Learning Environment for Academic Progress
- MILE: Modified Instruction for Learning Environment
- REACH: Relationship and Character Building, Emotional Regulation, Academic Achievement, Coping Skills Training, High Expectations for Student Success
- STAR: Social-Emotional, Trauma-Informed Practices, Academic Achievement, Relationships and Character Building
Multilingual Programs
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Resource
- Bulgarian, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian Bilingual Programs
- Spanish Dual Language
Preschool Programs
- ECSE D15: Early Childhood Special Education District 15
- ECDEC: Early Childhood Development Enrichment Center
- PFAE Bilingual Pre-K: Preschool For All Expansion (PFAE) Bilingual Pre-K
- PFAE ECDEC: Preschool For All Expansion Early Childhood Development Enrichment Center
- PFA AM/PM: Preschool For All AM/PM
Can I request that my child attend a different school in the district?
Under special circumstances, and on a very limited basis, parents/guardians may request an Intra-District Transfer of their child(ren) from their assigned home school to another intra-district school. Requests will only be considered upon completing the requested application and providing supporting documentation within the announced timeline. Requests are handled by the District 15 Intra-District Transfer Committee. Each spring, District 15 will announce the dates and deadline to submit requests for consideration for the upcoming school year.
My child attends a local daycare before and/or after school. Is there transportation available to/from the daycare?
Only children who are residents of District 15 may attend District 15 schools from a daycare center from within the district. The daycare must be within the home school boundaries of the student. Please review the list of local daycare centers and if School District 15 provides transportation from the daycare to the school, or if the daycare center provides transportation to the school.
- If your child’s daycare center is located within the school attendance boundary associated with your home address, your child may be eligible for district-provided transportation if the daycare center is located 1.5 or more miles away from the student’s home school or if hazardous crossings exist as defined by the State of Illinois.
- If your child’s daycare center is not located within the school attendance boundary associated with your home address, and you would like the District to consider allowing your child to attend another school where the daycare center is located, you will need to request an Intra-District Transfer on behalf of your child.
The Intra-District Transfer Committee makes a final determination on the status of each transfer request received. In the event that the Intra-District Transfer Committee approves an intra-district transfer request, parents are responsible for all costs associated with providing transportation for their child to and from school. Requests are approved on a year-to-year basis.
PLEASE NOTE: Space for pay riders is limited and only offered if space permits.
What if one parent is moving— can the student stay in their current school?
Can I enroll my child in District 15 if I have a temporary living situation or am homeless?
In the event that a family is unable to provide any needed documentation because of a temporary living situation, or if you believe you're eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, please contact the District 15 liaison for homeless children:
Shari Lazor, EdD, Associate Superintendent
580 North 1st Bank Drive, Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847-963-3000
Contact Us
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An email address is needed to complete online registration. How do I get an email address?
An email address is needed to complete District 15's new online registration process. If you need help creating one, please contact your school's main office, or visit wikiHow to make an email address for free.
Who can I contact with questions about kindergarten?
If you have general questions about kindergarten, please contact your home school. For all other questions, contact the District Office at 847-963-3000.
Quick links:
- Welcome to Kindergarten (guide for parents)!
- Parent/Student Handbook
- Calendar
- LEARN15 (learning opportunities for parents)
Where can I find more information about the Spanish Dual Language Program?
District 15 offers a Spanish Dual Language Program at three schools for incoming kindergarten students.
How can I stay informed about school and district news?
District 15 uses the the Finalsite (formerly Blackboard) mass notification system to communicate with parents and staff via phone, text, email, and the D15 mobile app. Once your child is enrolled in the district, all parents are automatically subscribed and will receive regular newsletters from their child's principal and district.
- Click here for more information about our mass notification system
- Visit our D15 eNews page for the latest news and information
Where can I get help if I have more questions about registration?
CCSD15 Infinite Campus Parent Support Form
Parents/guardians who have questions about using Infinite Campus should complete this form. Our goal is to contact parents by the end of the following business day after we have received this form and to help support you with your use of Campus Parent. Parents/guardians are also welcome to call their child's school for assistance.