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New Student Registration

The secure registration portal typically opens each year in mid-July for grades K-12. The entire registration process can be completed online at your convenience. Please note that the parent/guardian who completes the new student online registration will need to have a valid email account. If you do not have an email address, you can create one using this Google link.

This registration is for new students. A new student is considered any student who does not currently have a Rapides Parish School enrollment. If school is currently not in session (summer), this also includes any student that did not complete the previous school year at a Rapides Parish school.

Note: If your child will be riding an RPSB School Bus either to or from school, please indicate in the “Transportation” portion of annual/new student registration. This information is critical to ensure that your child is properly assigned to a bus. Transportation is not split between multiple addresses.  Transportation is provided to and from the address listed as the primary residence for students in OnCourse. 

Registration Steps

Step 1

Use the School Zone Search to look up the attendance boundaries for your address. If you have additional questions or need assistance, please contact Child Welfare and Attendance. 

Step 2

Prepare the following documents in digital format (preferred format is an original pdf or scanned copy, otherwise a high-resolution picture) to be uploaded in the secure portal:

  1. Photo ID (Driver’s license, State issued ID, or Military ID)
  2. Student’s original, state-issued birth certificate. Certificate of Live Birth not accepted.
  3. Current Louisiana Immunization Record
  4. Two Proofs of Residence with your name, address, and date 
    • One (1) current utility bill  showing the physical residence address for service at that address within the school’s attendance zone (Note: Multiple utility bills shall not be accepted for residency verification); AND
    • One (1) of the following that shows the location of residence within the District:
      • Property tax records; or
      • Mortgage documents or property deed; or
      • Apartment or home lease or, if no lease, a Declaration of Residency Form (forms are available at the school board office; click here for more information.)
    • If the student resides with a legal guardian (court-appointed) the court decree must be provided.
  5. Social Security card
  6. For students entering grades 1-12: most recent report card/withdrawal slip from the previous school. High school transcript (if applicable).

Step 3

Visit the OnCourse Connect registration portal to begin new student registration. For detailed instructions, view the Parent/Guardian Guide.

Step 4

After you submit your registration, office staff from your school will immediately receive your application and will begin processing the form. If additional information is needed, your school will contact you either by email  or phone that was provided in the online application. 

Questions

Common questions and answers are on the FAQ page. For more registration questions, including document requirements, please contact your child's zoned school (school’s contact information).  If you still need help, request support please contact the office of the school you are trying to register.