Prospective residents with other questions about the school district are also welcome to call Communications Specialist Christy Multer at (518) 399-9141, ext. 5017.

Parents of new elementary pupils should be aware that their child will probably -- but not always -- attend the elementary school that is closest to their home. In order to keep class sizes as small as possible across the district, we have a few cases each year where new elementary children are placed in a different school with smaller classes. Mrs. Martini (see below) can answer questions about this policy.

The  first step  in registering to attend the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Schools is to document that students are legal residents of the district. Parents should call or visit Mrs. Martini, the Superintendent's secretary, in the Hostetter Building, 50 Cypress Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, (518) 399-9141, ext. 5002, to obtain a Student Residence Questionnaire.

At least three documents are needed to prove residency. These can include: an original lease or original completed contract to buy or build a home (including the seller's realtor and closing date), utility bill, license, automobile insurance policy, bank account statement, voter registration, extract of NY State tax return, or property or school tax bill. These documents must show a current name and address within the BH-BL district.

When the residency questionnaire has been completed, Mrs. Martini will provide parents with a proof of residency ticket, as well as a registration forms packet.

(Note: Resident students who have been attending private or parochial schools and are now transferring to district schools will already be in the district census database, but still need to obtain a proof of residency ticket from Mrs. Martini.)

The  second step  is to take this residency ticket to the child's new school, along with the child's health and immunization records, last report card or transfer notice, and any standardized test scores. Elementary pupils also need to present their birth certificate or baptismal notice.

A special registration session for all incoming kindergarten pupils is held every March. Pupils must be five years old by December 1 of the year they enter kindergarten to be eligible to attend school.

For questions about registration, dial (518) 399-9141 and one of the following extensions:

	Superintendent's Office	Jackie Martini, ext. 5002
	Charlton Heights Elementary, grades K-5	Dottie Salvatore, ext. 5500
	Pashley Elementary, grades K-5	Liz Cullen, ext. 4500
	Stevens Elementary, grades K-5	Barbara Mlodzianowski, ext. 3500
	O'Rourke Middle School, grades 6-8	Counseling Center, ext. 4040
	BH-BL High School, grades 9-12	Guidance Office, ext. 3321