The Foreign Service Journal - December 2017

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2017 97 Step Three: Find and Pack School-Related Items to Hand Carry Foreign Service families will be required to comply with standard reg- istration requirements when enrolling children in school in the United States. So they should hand-carry the following documents when leaving post abruptly: • Proof of residence in the school dis- trict (e.g., temporary quarters contract, lease, mortgage). In some cases, you may also need to show a current utility bill to prove physical presence. • Original or certified copy of birth certificates (please check with your school district to see if a passport will be accepted in lieu of this). • Social Security number. • Photo ID. • Official transcripts. • Standardized test results. • Psycho-educational test results, if applicable. • Current Individualized Education Plan (for children with special needs), if applicable. • Physical exam forms, which can be downloaded from the school district website. Note: A physical exam that is less than 12 months old can be used. • Immunization records form, also found on the school district website. Note: A copy of immunization records can be used. While we are aware that some states do offer universal or government- funded preschools, the majority do not.