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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions
1)  How do I know in which school district I reside?
2)  What paperwork is required for enrollment?
3)  What is required of students from non-accredited schools?
4)  May I transfer from another school district to Mid-Del Schools?
5)  May I transfer to another school within the Mid-Del District?
6)  What are school hours?
7)  What are the District's graduation requirements?
8)  What is Mid-Del's dress code?
9)  What is a Resident Affidavit? Where and when can I apply?
10)  How will I know if my child is eligible to ride the bus?
11)  How do I enroll a Foreign Exchange Student?
12)  How do I enroll a Foster Child?
13)  How do I participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program?
 
Answers
1)  Q How do I know in which school district I reside?
A

Newcomers are sometimes surprised at Oklahoma school residency requirements. School district boundaries are not the same as the city limit boundaries; they are totally independent of each other. An Oklahoma City address can mean a Choctaw school, a Mid-Del school, an Oklahoma City school, or a Moore school. Sometimes a Midwest City or Del City address can mean an Oklahoma City school or a Choctaw/Nicoma Park school. If you are moving to this area, it is very important that you use a Mid-Del School District map, which shows District boundaries. You don't want to be surprised after you have signed a residence purchase or lease contract. Military families are urged to check the boundaries for Tinker Elementary, which is a Mid-Del school, not a DOD school. Please call 737-4461 ext. 1304 to locate the school for a specific address.

2)  Q What paperwork is required for enrollment?
A

Click on the Enrollment Information tab located at the top of the browser to view all enrollment requirements.

3)  Q What is required of students from non-accredited schools?
A

Elementary students from non-accredited schools may be tested for grade placement. Students entering high school from non-accredited junior or senior highs must take proficiency-based tests to demonstrate their knowledge of particular subject areas.

4)  Q May I transfer from another school district to Mid-Del Schools?
A
Not all school districts approve transfers either in or out. Transfers depend on several things, including local board policy and availability of space and staff at the school you wish to attend. Oklahoma has an Open Transfer law which defines rules and timelines that must be followed. Click on the Residency/Transfer tab located at the top of browser for further information.
5)  Q May I transfer to another school within the Mid-Del District?
A
An intra-district transfer depends upon availability of space and staff at the school you wish to attend. You must begin the process by making a formal request with the receiving site administrator (the school you wish to attend). The request must be approved by both the sending and receiving schools.
6)  Q What are school hours?
A

Generally, high school hours are 7:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.; middle school hours are 8:25 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.; elementary hours are 9:00 A.M. - 3:50 P.M., and pre-kindergarten hours are 9:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. (You should verify specific hours with your school.)

7)  Q What are the District's graduation requirements?
A
Students who are in the graduating class of 2011, 2012, and 2013 must meet the following requirements:

* 4 units language arts
* 4 units mathematics (Algebra 1 and higher) Students are required to complete a minimum of 1 unit of mathematics each year in grades 9-12.
* 3 units science
* 4 units social studies
* .5 unit PE
* 2 units or 2 sets of competencies in Fine Arts

* Total units required: 27
8)  Q What is Mid-Del's dress code?
A
All students are expected to be neatly groomed. Clothing worn in a manner which is revealing, disruptive, or inappropriate for the school setting is prohibited.
9)  Q What is a Resident Affidavit? Where and when can I apply?
A

A Resident Affidavit is a statement attesting that one family is living with another family that lives within the boundaries of Mid-Del Schools. Resident Affidavits must be renewed every school year. All Resident Affidavits are obtained at the individual school your child(ren) will attend. Click on the Residency/Transfer tab located at the top of browser for further information.

10)  Q How will I know if my child is eligible to ride the bus?
A
Elementary students who legally reside within the boundaries of the school district and live more than one (1) mile from the school are eligible for bus service. Middle School and High School students who legally reside within the boundaries of the school district and live more than one and one-half (1 1/2) miles from the school are eligible for bus service. Students who transfer from within the district and those who transfer from outside the district are not eligible to ride a district school bus and must provide their own transportation. Students with special needs often require special transportation. This is available to all students with an IEP that certifies that the student is eligible for this service. Special Transportation Request forms are completed in the IEP meeting. Special Transportation Request Forms must be approved by the Special Services Department before transportation can begin. Specific bus information can be found at specific school sites.
11)  Q How do I enroll a Foreign Exchange Student?
A
Mid-Del Public Schools welcomes the opportunity to work with foreign exchange students. Host families will need to contact site principals prior to enrollment for acceptance. Once accepted by the site principal, foreign exchange students are subject to the same enrollment guidelines as resident students. Click on the Enrollment Information tab located at the top of the browser for further information.
12)  Q How do I enroll a Foster Child?
A
Enrollment guidelines for foster children are the same as enrollment guidelines for resident students. If you are a foster parent needing to enroll a foster child, DHS placement papers are required. Click on the Enrollment Information tab located at the top of the browser for further information.
13)  Q How do I participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program?
A
Applications for the Lunch and Breakfast program are available at the school site at the time of enrollment. All applications are processed within ten (10) days from the date the application is received. The Child Nutrition office will notify families of eligibility through the individual school sites. New forms must be completed each school year. All information will remain confidential. If you have specific questions, contact the Child Nutrition office at 739-1611.