DOTHAN, Ala. – Dothan City Schools (DCS) offers an opportunity for students residing outside the city limits of Dothan to apply for enrollment. The process and requirements are outlined in Board of Education Policy 6.1.2.
Eligibility and Process Overview
Students who live outside the City of Dothan may apply to attend DCS schools, provided they meet the following conditions:
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Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by June 30th.
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Application Submission:
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Applications must be hand-delivered to the Board of Education office to complete the Open Enrollment Request Form.
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Once approved, the completed application must be submitted in person to the school the student intends to attend. Applications submitted by mail, email, or fax will not be accepted.
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Kindergarten students will register during Kindergarten Registration Day.
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Notification and Approval
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Applicants will be notified of their application status (approved or denied) no later than five days before the start of school.
Enrollment Criteria
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Capacity Limitations: Enrollment depends on available space in each school, considering class sizes and campus capacity.
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Priority Consideration:
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Students with a sibling already enrolled at the requested school.
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Students who attended the requested DCS school in the previous year.
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Annual Renewal: Approval is valid for one year only. Non-resident students must reapply each year to continue enrollment.
Special Circumstances
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Waiver Requests: If a student is unable to meet the application deadline due to circumstances such as moving into Houston County after the deadline, a waiver may be requested. These requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Superintendent or designee, and only granted if space is available.
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Transportation: Parents/guardians are responsible for arranging transportation for their child if accepted under this policy.
Revocation of Enrollment
DCS reserves the right to revoke the enrollment of a non-resident student for the following reasons:
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Unacceptable behavior.
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Excessive truancy.
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Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information during the enrollment process.
Contact Information
For further details, parents and guardians can reach out to:
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Dr. Charles Corbitt, Director of Student Services
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Phone: 334-793-1397 Ext. 236220
This policy ensures that out-of-district students can be considered for admission to DCS, subject to available space and compliance with all requirements.
