Registration Information for New Students
2025-2026
New Student Registration Packet
School Counseling Office Information:
2201 Hwy 11W South*Rutledge, TN 37861
Phone: (865) 828-3886 Fax: (865) 828-8686
April Whaley, Registrar/Attendance (awhaley@gcs123.net)
Rachel Harris, School Counselor Grades 9 & 11 (rharris@gcs123.net)
Tonya Ely, School Counselor Grades 10 & 12 (tely@gsc123.net)
**Bus Information-Brett Coffey (865) 828-3611**
To successfully register a new student at Grainger High School you should complete the registration packet and return it to the school along with the required documentation listed below.
If you enroll the student in the summer, you will want to contact April Whaley for an appointment to drop off the paperwork. She may be reached at awhaley@gcs123.net
Items in the Registration Packet:
*Student Enrollment Form
*Student Registration and Information Form
*Verification of residence form-completed and notarized
*Tennessee Parent Occupation Survey
*Food Allergy Form (For Cafeteria)
*Home Language Survey
*Student Computing Device Contract (front and back)
*Internet Permission Form (front and back)
*Application for Free and Reduced Lunch
*Consent for School Counselors and Mental Health Services
*Consent for School Health Services/School Nurse
Additional Required Items:
* Birth Certificate
* Social Security Card
*Tennessee Certificate of Immunization (shot record)
*Documentation of Custody (if applicable)
*If available a copy of Transcript and or Withdrawal form from previous school
*If applicable a copy of Eligibility Report and the IEP and or copy of the ILP or ILP-D if the student *has been receiving Special Services at the previous school
*3 proof of residency-items should show the parents/guardians name at the address given
*Examples of proof of residency: electric, water or telephone bill, lease agreement, property deed, insurance papers, driver's license, etc.
*Explanation of all forms is listed on the back of this page*
Please note: Only legal guardian(s) may enroll a child as a student at GHS and must be the signor on all paperwork. The legal guardian(s) must also be a resident of Grainger County. The permanent address will be verified by Grainger County Board of Education. Power of Attorney can only serve as legal guardianship under the three following conditions: incarceration of parent(s), loss of home due to natural disaster, or documented proof that the parent is not capable of caring for the child.
Explanation of Forms Required for Enrollment at GHS
- Student Registration and Information Form completed (front and back)
- Verification of Residence Form completed and notarized
- Withdrawal Form from previous school
- Tennessee Parent Occupational Survey-Complete if applicable
- Copy of Birth Certificate and Social Security Card
- Tennessee Immunization (shot) records-This MUST be presented before the student can be enrolled. If the student has moved from out of state, that shot record should be presented to the Grainger County Health Department to receive a Tennessee shot record.
- Official Documentation of Custody (if applicable)-If the student’s last name and parent or guardian’s last name is different, we must have a custody agreement or petition for legal guardianship signed by a judge.
- Transcript of classes from previous school-This may include grade cards. Nonetheless, transcripts, withdrawal grades, attendance records and discipline records must be obtained by GHS before the student is enrolled. Official copies of these records will be requested by the school registrar.
- Proof of Residency-At least 3 types of documentation must be provided to confirm your residency in Grainger County, such as an electric, water, cable/satellite bill, rental contract/receipt, driver’s license, insurance papers, etc. Proof of residency must match the name of the student’s parent/guardian to a Grainger County address.
- The completion of the following forms will be required (these forms are included in the packet)
*Food Allergy Form
*Student Computing Device Contract
*Internet Permission Form
*Consent for School Health Services/School Nurse
*Consent for School Counselors and Mental Health Services
*Application for Free/Reduced Lunch
We look forward to having your student here at Grainger High School