BEFORE YOU BEGIN…
Set aside 30-40 minutes to complete the online form. To make the process easier, you may want to gather the following information first:
- Previous School Information, including school address, school phone number, and an email address.
- Emergency contact information (trusted adults the school can contact if parent/guardians cannot be reached with current phone numbers).
- Basic medical history and health information. Insurance company and policy number. Doctor, dentist and medical specialist contact information and hospital preference.
You will need copies of the following documents to uploaded into the online portal:
- Student’s birth certificate
- Student’s immunization records
- Custody Papers (if applicable)
- Residency Affidavit plus two (2) current proofs of residency (You are required to provide a copy of a signed rental agreement, purchase agreement, construction agreement, or home mortgage coupon, along with a copy of a utility bill, tax bill, or voter registration) Downloadable Document under Part 10 of the Online Registration form
- A copy of your child’s IEP/ETR, 504 Plan (if applicable)
HOW DO I REGISTER NEW STUDENTS?
Online registration is open for students who are new to the Columbia Local School District through our online registration site, FinalForms.
HOW DO I BEGIN?
- Go to: https://columbialocal-oh.finalforms.com/
- Locate the parent icon and click NEW ACCOUNT.
- Enter your NAME, DATE OF BIRTH and EMAIL, then click REGISTER.
- Check your email for an ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION emil from FinalForms. Once received and opened, click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT. (Note: You will receive an email within two minutes prompting you to confirm and complete your registration. If you do not receive an email, then check your spam folder. If you still cannot locate the FinalForms email, then contact our team at [email protected])
- Create a FinalForms password, then click CONFIRM ACCOUNT.
- Click REGISTER STUDENT for your first child.
- Enter your child's LEGAL NAME and other required information, then click CREATE STUDENT.
- Complete each form and then enter your FULL NAME in the parent signature field on each page. After signing each, click SUBMIT FORM and move on to the next form.
- When all forms are complete, you will see a FORMS FINISHED message.
Once all forms are completed and documents are uploaded, please email Liz Wenzel, District Registrar at [email protected] to let her know you have registered a new student.
RESIDENCY (one of the following is required)
- Residency Affidavit. You are required to provide a copy of a signed rental agreement, purchase agreement, construction agreement, or home mortgage coupon.
- Residency Affidavit 2. To be used if your family is residing with another Columbia family. The notarized signature of the homeowner/landlord is required. The homeowner/landlord must also provide proof of ownership by providing a copy of a signed rental agreement, purchase agreement, construction agreement, or home mortgage coupon.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY?
We can assist you with Registration by appointment at the Columbia Board of Education located at 25796 Royalton Road where we will have computers available for you to complete the online process. Please call Liz Wenzel, District Registrar at 440/236-1236 to schedule an appointment.
WHAT IF I LIVE WITH SOMEONE ELSE AND DO NOT RECEIVE BILLS IN MY NAME?
You will have the opportunity to download a form (Residency Affidavit 2). This form must be completed by the homeowner and notarized. The homeowner will need to provide two (2) proofs of residency and certify that you reside at their property.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS…If you have questions about the registration process, please contact the District Registrar, Liz Wenzel, at 440-236-1236 or email
[email protected]