Preschool Registration

All Preschool Students

Instructions

• Call Mrs. Ford (843-758-6869) at the Office of School Readiness to get your child on the list and to request the code to complete the online form.
  • The code will only be given once Mrs. Ford has received your child's birth certificate and Income Verification.
• Once you have the required code, select the form link below.
• If you have not created a Registration Portal account in the past, select Create Account.
• If you have created a Registration Portal account in the past, select Forgot your password?
• PowerSchool offers support for logging in, forgotten passwords and/or various other technical issues at 1-866-434-6276.

**Note: Parents/guardians must upload Proof of Residency documents to register children in Florence 1 Schools. The registration process is not considered complete until these documents are provided online. Documents can easily be uploaded by taking a picture with a computer or mobile device. Documents must include the date and address. The Registration Portal is a secure portal.  

English Form

Spanish Form

4K - How to Qualify (Income-Based Program):

• Child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023
• Live within the Florence 1 Schools attendance zone
• Valid SC Medicaid card or 2021 income taxes (this is an income-based program)
• Proof of Residency (matching address on a driver's license/state issued ID, utility bill, vehicle registration or rental agreement)

3K & 4K: How to Qualify (F1S District Employee Children):

• Child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2023
• Be the child of an F1S employee
• Proof of Residency

Kindergarten Registration

All Kindergarten Students

Instructions

• Select the form link below.
• If you have not created a Registration Portal account in the past, select Create Account.
• If you have created a Registration Portal account in the past, select Forgot your password?
• PowerSchool offers support for logging in, forgotten passwords and/or various other technical issues at 1-866-434-6276.
• To register at the correct school, parents/guardians will use the F1S School Locator inside the online registration form. 

**Note: Parents/guardians must upload a birth certificate, immunization records, and Proof of Residency documents to register children in Florence 1 Schools. The registration process is not considered complete until these documents are provided online. Documents can easily be uploaded by taking a picture with a computer or mobile device. Documents must include the date and address. The Registration Portal is a secure portal.

English Form

Spanish Form 

New Student Registration

A "New Student" is any student who was not actively enrolled in Florence 1 at the end of the 2022-23 School Year

Instructions

• Select the form link below.
• If you have not created a Registration Portal account in the past, select Create Account.
• If you have created a Registration Portal account in the past, select Forgot your password?
• PowerSchool offers support for logging in, forgotten passwords and/or various other technical issues at 1-866-434-6276.
• To register at the correct school, parents/guardians will use the F1S School Locator inside the online registration form. 

**Note: Parents/guardians must upload a birth certificate, immunization records, and Proof of Residency documents to register children in Florence 1 Schools. The registration process is not considered complete until these documents are provided online. Documents can easily be uploaded by taking a picture with a computer or mobile device. Documents must include the date and address. The Registration Portal is a secure portal.

English Form

Spanish Form 

Returning Student Registration

A "Returning Student" is any student who was actively enrolled in Florence 1 at the end of the 2022-23 School Year in Grades K-12

Instructions

• Using a web browser (not the PowerSchool app), click on the blue PowerSchool Parent Portal linked below. Enter your username and password. 

• If you have forgotten your username or password, select Forgot Username or Password? You will be prompted to enter your username and email address.
  • If you do not remember your username, select the Forgot Username? tab and enter your email address. You will receive an email to reset your information.
• Once your password is reset, return to the PowerSchool Parent site to log in. 
• Once logged in, you will see all of your returning students' names at the top of the screen. Click on the child that you need to register.
• Select the 23-24 Returning Student Registration icon under the Navigation tab on the left side. The form will open in a new window.
• If you have more than one student, once you complete and submit the first registration form, exit out of PowerSchool. Log back in and select the next child you need to register.
• PowerSchool offers support for logging in, forgotten passwords and/or various other technical issues at 1-866-434-6276.
• To register at the correct school, parents/guardians will use the F1S School Locator inside the online registration form. 

**Note: Parents/guardians must upload Proof of Residency documents to register children in Florence 1 Schools. The registration process is not considered complete until these documents are provided online. Documents can easily be uploaded by taking a picture with a computer or mobile device. Documents must include the date and address. The Registration Portal is a secure portal. 

Is there a deadline to register students?

Students must be registered by July 16, 2023 at 11:59 pm to receive bus transportation on the first day of school.  Any students who register between July 17 - July 30th will receive transportation no later than August 11th. Students who register on July 31st or later will receive transportation no later than August 25th. 

What if I need help completing registration for my child?

In-person registration will be available for anyone who needs help completing the registration process. Access dates here.

Do I have to submit my Proof of Residency documents online?

Yes, all documents must be submitted online. The registration process is not considered complete until all proof of residency documents are provided. Documents can easily be uploaded by taking a picture of them with your phone. Please note that registration cannot be edited once it is submitted. Proof of Residency information can be found here.

What if I will not sign my lease until July?

Contact the Office of Attendance and Zoning at 843-673-1164.

How do I know which school my child/children will attend?

Zoned schools for elementary and high school students are based on the home address unless approved for select programs. To access the School Zone Lookup, visit the Zoning Information page at f1s.org/registration. For middle school students, reference the Middle School Transition Chart. 

What if I do not wish to follow the Middle School Transition or want to change my child's school?

Transfer request forms are available at the Office of Attendance and Zoning (see contact information below).  When submitting a request the parent will need to write a letter explaining in detail the reason for the transfer request and provide two proofs of residency along with a driver’s license/ID.  The request will be reviewed for a decision of approval. 
Transfer request forms are available at the Office of Attendance and Zoning:
412 South Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506
P: 843-673-1164

When is the first day of school? 

The first day of school is July 31st, 2023. Access the district calendar on the F1S webpage.

Do I need to do a registration form for each child attending Florence 1 Schools?

Yes, you will need to provide information that is specific to each child. 

What if I make a mistake on the registration form?

If you are on the Summary page, click on the page name you want to return to. If you already submitted the form with an error or inaccurate information, please contact your student’s school. 

What should I do if I do not have an email address?

In order to receive accurate communication, we advise you to open an email account.

What should I do if I want my child’s bus pickup/drop off location to be different from the home address? 

Contact the Transportation Department.

Where do I complete the Free & Reduced Lunch application?

The Free and Reduced Lunch Application will open on July 1, 2023 at https://www.lunchapplication.com/  

Where can I find supply lists?

Supply lists will be posted on each school's website at the end of the summer.

Need help with registration? Visit one of these sites to get assistance. 

Please bring digital proof of residency documents. You can do this by taking a photo of your documents with your smartphone. If you need assistance with this, please visit a Traveling Registration Site. SCHOOLS WILL NOT ACCEPT PAPER DOCUMENTS.

 Download F1S In-Person Registration Dates Information  

TRAVELING REGISTRATION

**All families can receive help regardless of the grade or school. Schools will not accept paper documents.

Saturday, June 17th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm,
McClenaghan Building
(500 South Dargan Street)

Saturday, June 17th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm,
Brockington Elementary
(304 Kemper Street)

Tuesday, June 20th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm,
North Vista Elementary
(1100 North Irby Street)

Monday, June 26th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm,
Carver Elementary
(515 North Cashua Drive)

Wednesday, July 12th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm,
Savannah Grove Elementary
(2348 Savannah Grove Road)

TRADITIONAL IN-PERSON REGISTRATION 

**Families should register at the school their students will attend. Families with students in multiple grades may register all students on the same day at a single site. Schools will not accept paper documents.

Elementary Schools

Monday, July 17th- all grades
Tuesday, July 18th- all grades

Middle Schools

Monday, July 17th- 8th grade
Tuesday, July 18th- 7th grade
Wednesday, July 19th- 6th grade

High Schools

Monday, July 17th- 12th grade
Tuesday, July 18th- 11th grade
Wednesday, July 19th-10th grade
Thursday, July 20th- 9th grade

Download F1S In-Person Registration Dates Information