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Inbound Checklist for new MECME Families
Access and Complete WCPSS Registration Packet(create a login at WCPSS Enrollment page (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/33753) to complete enrollment online)
Proof of Residency
- A gas, water, or electric bill that is no more than 30 days old that has been signed by the parent or guardian
- A signed lease that is no more than 60 days old that has been signed by the parent or guardian
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
- NC Health Assessment completed by a doctor or physician
- If coming from out of state, you need to complete a disciplinary form and have it notarized
Prior School Information
- Most Recent Report Card
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) if applicable
- 504 Accommodation Plan (if applicable)
- Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Plan if applicable
If your family is connected to the military, please be sure to answer “Yes” on the Military Connection Questionnaire on the WCPSS online registration application form. Your student’s registration will not be complete without this question answered.
Custody Papers (If applicable)
Outbound Checklist for Families Leaving MECME
Notify MECME that your child will be leaving within 2 weeks of deployment (when possible)
Contact the housing office at the gaining installation to determine the waiting period for on-base quarters. This may determine the school your child will attend. If you will be in temporary housing, contact your School Liaison Officer for assistance
Once you have enrolled your student to their new school, have that school contact MECME (Ms. Elizabeth Robinson, erobinson@wcpss.net ) to initiate the records transfer
If you are moving overseas, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson (erobinson@wcpss.net) to coordinate the record transfer
Contact your Family Readiness Center, Relocation Program, for information on your gaining installation and surrounding communities. Visit Military One Source to obtain a Military Installation Guide
Visit the web page for both the state’s Department of Public Instruction and the local County/District School system. If going overseas, visit the DODEA homepage
Check the new school calendar for starting and ending dates
If you have a child of high school age, be sure to contact your School Liaison Officer.
(WCPSS HS grading system for reference to determine transferring grades if transferring outside of NC) Be familiar with the present school’s grading system and weighted grades. This may affect your child’s class standing/grade point average (GPA)
Hand-carry all recommended school records. (Do not put these records in your household goods)
