Enrollment

Before you begin your enrollment, there are several documents you will need to have ready.

• Birth Certificate (bears an official embossed seal of imprint) 
  • A hospital certificate is not acceptable.
  • If you do not have a birth certificate and your child was born in Marion County, please visit the Marion County Health Department Vital Records or call 317-221-2397 for information on how to obtain a duplicate birth certificate.
  • If your child was born in Indiana (outside of Marion County), please visit Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records or call 317-233-2700 for information on how to obtain a duplicate birth certificate. 
• Immunization Records
  • Indiana law requires all school-age students to present proof of required immunizations. Learn more here.
  • Immunization records may be obtained from your child’s healthcare provider, the clinic or pharmacy where the immunizations were administered, or MyVaxIndiana.
  • For information on free or low-cost immunization options, visit Marion County Health Department Immunization Program or Indiana Immunization Coalition. 
• ID of Parent or Guardian 
  • Driver’s License or valid state or government issued ID
• Proof of Residency (2 documents required)
  • A current gas or electric bill or any other bill related to your residence AND
  • If you own your home, the second document may be one of the following: 
    • Closing documents
    • Warranty deed
    • Current monthly mortgage payment statement (not coupon book)
    • Quit Claim Deed
    • Current year tax bill
    • Homestead Property Claim 
    • Lease to Buy contract or purchase agreement
  • If you rent, a current lease is required.
  • Proof of residency procedures do not apply to students who are experiencing homelessness. For more information about your rights under the McKinney-Vento Act, please click here.  

We follow a four-step enrollment process. When you are ready to schedule an appointment, please call us at 317-606-3500 or email us at enrollment@rootedschoolindy.org.

1. 1. Step 1: Gather all necessary documentation listed above. 

   2. Step 2: Schedule a time to visit the school at 5750 East 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218 (enter through Door 12 with all required documents) to finalize registration and, if desired, take a tour.

   3. Step 3: Enrollment Team will review all the provided information.

   4. Step 4: We will email a welcome letter with a confirmed student start date.

For any questions about acceptable documentation or alternative options, please email us at Enrollment@RootedSchoolIndy.org. We look forward to hearing from you.