Student Records:  Students must bring in records from their previous school.  Records are necessary for placement in courses.  New students in grades 10^th, 11^th and 12^th must bring an official transcript.  New students in grade 9 must bring in report cards from 8^th grade.  Parents/Guardians of Special Education students should mention that they require Special Education services when making an enrollment appointment. 

Proof of Address:  Only students living in the Volunteer High School zone may enroll.  Parents/guardians must have two proofs of residency before students may enroll.  Acceptable documents include recent utility bill, voter registration card, welfare benefit check, telephone bill and IRS W-2 forms.  If an individual cannot provide proof of address/residency he or she is required to bring a notarized letter from the person they are renting/leasing/living.   

Proof of Up-to-Date Immunization:  The Tennessee Certificate of Immunization (green form) must be completed by a medical provider.   Students MAY NOT BE ENROLLED without a completed temporary or permanent certificate.  The Hawkins County Health Department will provide (free of charge) a completed form for your student.

Proof of Medical Examination:  The Tennessee School Medical Examination Record may be completed by a medical provider, your physician or the Hawkins County Health Department.  A student may enroll without this information, however, it must be completed and filed with the Volunteer High School Counseling Department within 30 days or students are at risk of dismissal from school.

Proof of Date of Birth: A copy of the student’s state issued birth certificate. 

Proof of Physical Custody or Guardianship: Parents/guardians MUST bring a copy of the divorce decree or other official papers of guardianship (must be approved by a judge) at the time of enrollment.  If you do not have documentation, you must obtain a copy from the Hawkins County Juvenile Court. 

Personal Data Sheet:  At the enrollment appointment parents/guardians must complete the Student Data Information packet paying special attention to the last school attended, any special education classes, and sign and date the completed from.  NOTE: If student requires special education services, an M-Team must be held at the time of enrollment.

Emergency Card: At the enrollment appointment parents/guardians must complete an Emergency Card.  In case of emergency and/or the student is being checked out early, the card will be checked for names of persons that are responsible for checking the student out of school. Only those names listed on the emergency card will have permission to check out the student.

Free and Reduced Lunch Form: This form must be completed in its entirety and signed, all information must be provided or the request will be rejected.  You may pick up a form in the main office.  These forms must be returned to the cafeteria.

Medication Form:  (If applicable) must be filled out and signed by the physician.  Forms are available in the main office.