Overview
Enrolling Your Child
Parents/guardians must provide ALL necessary administrative records before their child can be enrolled at Lake Valley Navajo School. Please thoroughly review the registration forms for a complete list of the conditions registrants must meet. Any students desiring to enroll at Lake Valley Navajo School will need to have a parent/guardian accompanying them at the time of enrollment.
Questions regarding enrollment?
Please call: 505-786-5956
New Students
To complete the enrollment process for new students, the following documents and forms are required:
- Completed Enrollment Packet. All forms in the packet must be filled in full.
- Immunization Records. Each student must provide an up-to-date immunization record.
- Certificate of Indian Blood. Students applying for admission must demonstrate membership in a federally recognized tribe, or at least one-fourth total degree Indian blood direct descendant of an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe and provide a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
- Proof of Age. Each student must provide a birth certificate, or other documentation establishing guardianship or parentage.
- Social Security Card.
- Student Attendance/Behavior Log. Students under suspension or involved in disciplinary proceedings at another school will be required to participate in a documented counseling session prior to enrollment. The documented counseling session will serve as an opportunity to review the school’s expectations and rules, as well as an opportunity to address any concerns the student may have.
- Previous School Report Card. Students must have all current transcripts and test data to enroll.
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Returning Students
For returning students, the following updated forms and records are required to finalize re-enrollment:
- Completed Enrollment Packet. All forms in the packet must be filled in full.
- Immunization Records. Each student must provide an up-to-date immunization record.
Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
Is any other information helpful to the process?
Upon admission, any student with a known medical issue, including a food allergy, must disclose the information to the Principal and registrar. School officials will ensure that this information is shared with appropriate staff within the school in accordance with the school’s policy and make the necessary referrals to the school’s Section 504 Coordinator.
What reasons would there be that the school would refuse enrollment?
Adult students (18 years or older) who have no possible chance of graduating by his/her 21st birthday will be denied admission (HS only). Students may also be denied enrollment if the school determines the student posts a direct threat to the health, safety, or welfare of staff, faculty, students, or themselves.
What documents do I need bring to enroll my child?
In addition to the items listed above, the following documents may need to be furnished:
- Students that reside outside of the attendance boundaries must have an out-of-boundary waiver that has been approved by the school board.
- If you are enrolling a child and you are not the biological parent, you will need to provide proof of guardianship by presenting one of the following:
a. Legal Court Documents
b. Caregiver's Affidavit
c. Power of Attorney
Can I enroll my child after the school year has started?
Transfer students must enroll within the first 10 days of the fall or spring semester. Any student who was not enrolled in the previous semester will be accepted only if there is student space available within their proposed grade.
