Online Registration

Age Requirements

• Kindergarten - A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if they are 5 years old before September 1st of the kindergarten year.
• First Grade - A child is eligible for admission to first grade if they are 6 years old by September 1st of the first grade year.

Documents Required for Registration

• Immunization records
• Proof of birth (birth certificate, passport, hospital record, etc.)
• Two proofs of residency (see acceptable documents below)

Acceptable Proof of Residency Documents

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education Enrollment of Students Basic Education Circular (BEC), the following documents are accepted for residency verification. Documents must be current and, where noted, dated within the past three months.

1. A current deed
2. A mortgage statement (no more than three months old)
3. An active residential lease agreement
4. A utility bill (no more than three months old)
5. An internet bill (no more than three months old)
6. A credit card bill (no more than three months old)
7. A bank statement (no more than three months old)
8. A tax bill (no more than three months old)
9. An insurance document (no more than three months old)
10. A piece of mail sent within the past three months by the federal or state government, such as benefits information, voter registration, or tax documents

Please note: The BEC has been updated to reflect the changes in statute established by Act 47 of 2025.

If the property or lease are not in either parent/guardian's name, a notarized Multiple Occupancy Affidavit must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian and the legal homeowner/renter, in addition to providing two acceptable proofs of residency listed above. Affidavits are only valid for the current school year and become available after August 1st each year.

Required Immunizations

For attendance in all grades, children need the following:

• 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (one dose on or after the fourth birthday) ~ Usually given as DTP or DTaP or if medically advisable DT or Td
• 4 doses of polio (fourth dose on or after fourth birthday and at least six months after previous dose given) ~ A fourth dose is not necessary if the third dose was administered at age 4 years or older and at least six months after the previous dose.
• 2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella ~ Usually given as MMR
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity

Transportation Information

The Saucon Valley School District’s Transportation Department is dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient transportation for all students. We emphasize the importance of bus safety, punctuality, and adherence to transportation policies. Parents are encouraged to discuss with their children the necessity of remaining seated during bus rides and promptly reporting any issues to the driver. Additionally, it’s crucial for motorists to observe laws regarding school bus signals to protect students during boarding and disembarking. For families with young children, especially those in kindergarten and first grade, please ensure that your child’s backpack includes identification details and that a guardian is present at the bus stop for drop-off. For more information on transportation policies, address changes, and procedures during inclement weather, please visit the Transportation Department section.

Moving to a Different Residence Within the District

If a student moves to a different residence within the district at any time, the parent/guardian must immediately notify their child's school office and provide 2 new proofs of residency (refer to residency documentation requirements listed above). The current bus stop and mailing address will not be changed until the 2 new proofs of residency have been submitted to the school office.

Foreign Exchange Students

In order to promote cultural awareness and understanding and to promote diverse experiences to district students, the Board may admit foreign exchange students into the high school of the district.

Admission of foreign exchange students shall be subject to the following guidelines:

• Foreign exchange students may not be a graduate of their native school system.
• Students shall be at least sixteen (16) years of age but no older than eighteen (18) years of age as of the date of enrollment and shall be sufficiently fluent in English to function at the high school level.
• Resident host families shall submit a child support affidavit accepting responsibility for the foreign exchange student and verifying that they are serving as volunteer hosts without personal profit.
• The English Language Development Specialist shall administer the Home Language Survey to the foreign exchange student to verify the student’s English language fluency.
• Foreign exchange students will be considered for admittance on a space available basis.
• The Superintendent reserves the right to deny admittance for any reason, in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
• Once approved, foreign exchange students should follow the district's online registration procedures at https://www.svpanthers.org/our-district/registration.

Please reference SVSD Foreign Exchange Students Board Policy and the Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance below and direct your inquiries to the Registration Office at 610-838-7001, ext. 1108.

• SVSD Board Policy: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/sauc/Board.nsf/files/D7RMXU5D6DE6/$file/202.1revised5-28-19.pdf
• Pennsylvania Department of Education – Special Populations: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction/elementary-and-secondary-education/curriculum/educating-english-learners/special-populations