Registration - Enroll or Withdraw

First, ensure that Water Spring MS is your zoned school

Review the checklist of documents that are needed for registration.  

Registration can only be completed through our online system, Focus.  No in person registrations, or hand delivered documents will be accepted at the school.

Create an account for your family in the Focus Parent Portal, under the Register Now tab

Use Adobe Scan, if you are using your phone to take photos of your documents

Complete the online registration information and upload your documents

We have ipads available for use at the school, if you need to use them – bring your documents with you

Review our FAQ’s or send an email to our Registrar if you have any questions regarding the documents you will need.

Registrar:  Karen Bukowski,  4258@ocps.net

To make an appointment, click the link below

Please note that appointments are not for registration, as all registrations must be completed through our online system.  If you have a need to meet with the registrar for clarification or questions, you can make an appointment below.

Checklist English

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Students can be enrolled by:

1. either parent, if the parents are married and listed on the birth certificate
2. the parent who was respnsible for enrolling and signing the withdrawal form at the last school (enrolling parent)
3. the parent listed on the Parenting Plan as having the right of School Designation
4. the parent who obtains a Parent Affidavit from the Office of Student Enrollment, due to no legal custody paperwork
5. a legally appointed guardian with court paperwork
6. a person who has been granted Educational Guardianship by the Office of Student Enrollment

Students cannot be enrolled by:

1. a step-parent
2. another family member, without legal custody issued by court order, or having Educational Guardianship issued by the Office of Student Enrollment

Parent Affidavits and Educational Guardianship can be obtained at the office of Student Enrollment by appointment;

Educational Guardianship and Parent Affidavits

All Registration is through our online system, Focus.  Please click on the Focus logo below to access the system.  If you do not already have an account, you will be able to create one.  If you have an existing account, you can log in to that account.  Please be sure to read and complete each page, providing all the documents requested.  For a list of the documents that will be needed, please refer to the checklist.  For the residency documents, all the listed documents are necessary, not a choice of one from the list.  Please refer to the checklist prior to starting the application, so you will have your documents ready.  

Instructions on navigating the system are below the logo.

Instructions - English

Instruções - Português

Instrucciones - Español

Where can I find school zone maps? How do I know at what school I am supposed to register?

You can find maps, and enter your address to see all your zoned schools, at this link.

Where can I find more detailed information about the registration requirements?

You can find information regarding many types of circumstances at the OCPS Student Enrollment website, including Educational Guardianship, Verification of Residence and other residency requirements

Why are you asking for so many items to show where I live?  What if I do not want to provide these?

We are a zoned school district, and as such, we have the right to request as many documents as needed to ensure that residency requirements are being met.  If you do not want to provide these documents to your registrar, you will need to make an appointment at the office of Student Enrollment and provide them there. These requirements are not arbitrary and are directed by the Office of Student Enrollment for all schools to follow.  Questions regarding their policies can be directed to their office.

 What is the "Piece of mail"? 

This would be a stamped envelope with your name and address printed on the outside, photo of the label from a FedEx, UPS, USPS or Amazon package delivered to the home, other item delivered by the post office to your house, showing your name and address and the postmark.

I just moved.  I don't have a license with my new address.

 Florida law requires that residents change their license within 30 days of moving.  If you have not received the new license yet, you can provide it within 30 days of registration to complete the requirement.

Can't I just write a lease for someone living in my house instead of getting a Verification of Residence?

The District provides a list of all leased residences to the Orange County Property Appraiser and you may lose your Homestead Exemption if there is evidence that your home is leased.

My child and I are living with my parents. Why do I have to make an appointment with Student Enrollment for a Verification of Residence?

When a parent or guardian does not have a lease or proof of home ownership in his/her name, it is necessary to receive a Verification of Residence -- a notarized statement issued by the office of Student Enrollment. For example, if you SHARE the housing of another person who owns/rents the home, such as a grandparent, significant other, roommate, etc. The school cannot issue this approval. It must be issued by the Student Enrollment office directly. Click here for more information and to make an appointment.

Where is the Student Enrollment Office?

It is located at the corner of John Young Parkway and Oak Ridge Rd in Orlando, next to Westridge Middle School. The address is 6501 Magic Way, Building 100B.

Can I choose to attend a different school than the one I am zoned for?

There are certain circumstances in which this is permitted. For example: transferring to a school that is under capacity, or for programmatic needs. Transfer options are available to you in Focus on Page 8 of the Registration Form.

What is the Florida 680 Vaccination form and where do I get it?

This form is given to you by your doctor or healthcare provider. It must be certified by the State in order to be valid. Your healthcare provider can print it from the Florida Shots website, after they have entered all your vaccination information. If your healthcare provider is a participating physician, they can give you your student's State IMM ID and Certification PIN and you can download the certificate yourself from the state's website at florida shots.  The Florida Health Department will be able to translate any out of country vaccination records.  They have locations throughout central florida.

My student has all of their vaccinations. Why is that not good enough? I have the records from their previous doctor.

According to the State of Florida: "The Florida Certification of Immunization, Form DH 680, must be used to document the immunizations required for enrollment and attendance in Florida schools. These forms are not available to the public and must be completed by a licensed Florida physician or advanced practice registered nurse or a Florida county health department. It is recommended that parents obtain a copy of the child's complete immunization history before leaving the current state of residence. The Florida county health department or other Florida health care provider will need this immunization history for entry into Florida SHOTS immunization registry. The certified Florida Certification of Immunization, Form DH 680 is then printed from SHOTS for the parent to bring to school for school enrollment."

What information do I need to keep the school updated on?

If you have a change to your address, phone number, email address, or custody status, we need to know! Please navigate to the tab on the left for "Update Contact Information" for more information. Additionally, we also need to know if you need to add/remove people from the Emergency Contact list for your student, as these are the only people who will be allowed to pick up your child from school. Finally, we also need to know if there are any update to the immunization status or any medical issues that you want to make the nurse aware of.

I have a signed contract for my new house. How do I enroll if I am not living in it yet?

Since the house is not complete and you have not moved in, you technically do not reside in an area zoned for our school at this moment. Nor do you own the property in question at this moment. Therefore, a waiver must be granted to allow you to register "out of zone" - for a school you are not technically zoned for at this moment! When you complete your online registration in Focus, you will enter your current local address.  On page 8, choose the option that No, you are not applying for your zoned school.  This will open a section of transfer choices.  Here where it says “What are you applying for?” you will choose “I am applying for a different transfer reason”. Then you will scroll down to the bottom and choose “Pending Move” as your Transfer Reason, then select the school that you will be zoned for.  The next page will ask you for an explanation, and to upload your supporting documentation.  A letter from your builder with your estimated closing date, and your contract can be supplied here.