We thank you for choosing Heights and entrusting the CH-UH City School District with the education of your children. Our staff looks forward to working with you to help your students achieve success and thrive in our schools.
Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District has online registration for the convenience of our families.
If you are interested in registering your child for Pre-Kindergarten please see our Early Childhood Program page or call 216-371-7356 for more information. Before you begin, please gather the
required documents listed below.
All registration documents must be emailed to [email protected]. Your child/children cannot begin school until the registration office is in receipt of a complete enrollment package and documents.
- Birth Certificate - A copy of the child’s birth certificate, passport, or equivalent
- Parent/Guardian Identification - Ohio driver’s license or photo identification card
- Record of all required immunizations
- Proofs of Residency in school district (3 items)
- Mail - TWO pieces of business mail addressed to parent/legal guardian dated within the last 30 days (water/sewer bills are not accepted)
- One of the following: mortgage document; current signed lease; Property Owner/Landlord Affidavit
- Custody Papers, if applicable - Court documents (certified copy) required, as follows:
- Divorce – Divorce decree (must establish residential parent for schooling purposes
- Custody – Journal entry from Juvenile Court
- Guardianship – Letter of Guardianship from Probate Court
- School Records, if applicable
- Withdrawal form and current report card from previous school
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Evaluation Team Report (ETR) if student received Special Education services in previous school
Online Registration (2-Step Process)
The registration process can be completed online at this time. There is no requirement to appear in person or schedule an appointment.
Step 1 - Scan or take pictures of the following documents and email them to [email protected]. You may also fax to 216-371-7177. Please call 216-371-7430 if you would like to submit the documents in person or if you have any questions.
Required Documentation:
- Consent for Release of Records (only necessary if your child previously attended a different K-12 school.)
- Asthma Action Plan (only necessary if your child has asthma.)
- Ohio Medicaid Form (only necessary if your child has an IEP, ETR or 504 Plan.)
- Birth Certificate - A copy of the child’s birth certificate, passport, or equivalent
- Parent/Guardian Identification - Ohio driver’s license or photo identification card
- Record of all required immunizations
- Proofs of Residency in school district (3 items)
- Mail - TWO pieces of business mail addressed to parent/legal guardian dated within the last 30 days (water/sewer bills are not accepted)
- One of the following: mortgage document; current signed lease; Property Owner/Landlord Affidavit
- Custody Papers, if applicable - Court documents (certified copy) required, as follows:
- Divorce – Divorce decree (must establish residential parent for schooling purposes
- Custody – Journal entry from Juvenile Court
- Guardianship – Letter of Guardianship from Probate Court
- School Records, if applicable
- Withdrawal form and current report card from previous school
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Evaluation Team Report (ETR) if student received Special Education services in previous school
Step 2 - Complete the Online Registration.
If you are unable to complete the Online Registration, you may complete the forms in the registration packet for the year you wish to enroll your child. Scan/email the completed form and documents to
[email protected],or fax to 216-371-7177.
Please call 216-371-7430 if you would like to submit the documents in person or if you have any questions.
After Enrollment
Parents/guardians will receive information from their child’s school (e.g. open houses, orientations, supply lists) at the start of the school year. Our
Back to School page contains this information as well.
Who may register a child?
Only legal residents who are the parent or legal guardian of the child may complete the registration process. All certified court orders pertaining to guardianship and custody must be presented at the time of registration. Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District does not grant temporary enrollment (OCR 3313.64 E).
Residency Requirements
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is tuition-free only for those students whose parents/legal guardians are residents of the school district. Residence for school purposes means that the parents/legal guardians of the student live within the school district seven days a week.
Which school will my child attend?
To find your child's school of attendance, you can
enter your address into our interactive boundary map. You can confirm this information by calling the Registration Department at (216) 371-7430.
Intra-District Open Enrollment
The District will only accept
applications for Intra-District Open Enrollment for the 2024-2024 school year from March 1, 2023 through April 11, 2023. Parents/guardians will be notified of the Intra-District Open Enrollment decision via mail by May 9, 2023. (
Policy 5113)
Kindergarten Registration
Eligibility - A child must be 5 years old by September 30 of the year they will attend school.
Early Entrance - An Early Entrance evaluation is available for children with birth dates between October 1 and December 31 of the year they will attend school, and who also demonstrate superior functioning in the areas of achievement or ability.
Change of Address Instructions for Parents/Guardians
Please fax or email scans/screenshots of the following items:
- Your new lease or mortgage (an affidavit if you are staying with a family member)
- Photo ID (address does not have to be the new address)
- Business mail/email 2 pieces dated within the last 30 days (utilities, bank statements, etc.)
Fax - 216-371-7177
Email -
[email protected]
Are You Leaving the CH-UH City School District?
Take the Family Exit Survey
Instructions for Withdrawals
Withdrawals are completed at the school your child attends. You will need the following information: Photo ID and the reason for the withdrawal. If you are moving out of the CH-UH District and or state of Ohio, the new address and school information must be provided. If you have questions, please contact the appropriate school. NOTE: Prior to withdrawing, all school issued items are returned to the school (e.g. library books and musical instruments) and all district-issued Chromebooks must be returned to IT at the Delisle (14780 Superior Rd Door #7).