According to Board Policy 639 (Admission of Resident Students), Sevier County Schools shall be free to all persons who reside within the Sevier County School District. Any child, who is a resident of Sevier County and who meets the age requirements as outlined by state law as verified by a certified birth certificate, may enter kindergarten provided they enter within thirty days after the opening of school. Current state law requires a kindergarten experience before the student is allowed to enter first grade.

A student may transfer into the school system at any time during the school year if the student’s custodial parent(s) or legal guardian moves his/her residence within the boundaries of the Sevier County.

Any student entering Sevier County Schools for the first time must present the following

• Acceptable evidence of date of birth at time of registration;
• A Tennessee Physical Form, evidencing that a physical examination was performed by a licensed health provider dated on or after January 1 of the calendar year of initial school entry.
• A Tennessee Certificate of Immunization as proof of state-required immunization; and

Proof of legal residency in Sevier County, except as provided under Board Policy 649.

The legal residence of the student must be located in Sevier County. “Legal residence” is defined as the primary residence of the student’s custodial parent(s) or guardian(s).