Gary ISD Student Registration Info

Checklist for New Registration

  1. Registering parent(s) with a valid state issued picture ID with address matching residency documents. (If other than parent/legal guardian with official paperwork, you must also have a notarized power of attorney.)

  2. Completed GISD registration packet

  3. Student's official birth certificate (not a copy)

  4. Student's social security card

  5. Student's up-to-date health/immunizations records

  6. Proof of Gary ISD Residency Documents (see below)

  7. Latest report card from previous school with school's address and phone number

  8. Copy of current IEP for student receiving special education or 504 services

Gary ISD Residency Documents

Each applicant must submit at least one document from each of the three columns below.

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

  • Mortgage statement from the last 60 days.

  • Lease from the last 60 days

  • Legal affidavit regarding sublease.

  • Legal affidavit from landlord affirming tenancy

If a family is sharing housing with an individual or family and does not pay rent under temporary residency, the family shall submit a document from this column in the name of the person who owns or leases the property. Power of Attorney follows the same procedures regarding submission of proof of residency documents.

A utility bill or work order dated within the past 60 days:

  • Water bill

  • Gas bill

  • Electric Bill

  • Utility Work-order (for new residents)

We do not accept cell phone, medical bills, cable, insurance bills, and tax documents. Termination notices are also not accepted.

If a family is sharing housing with an individual or family and does not pay rent under temporary residency, the family shall submit a utility bill in the name of the person who owns or leases the property. Power of Attorney follows the same procedures regarding submission of proof of residency documents.

Student's parent/guardian with a valid state issued picture ID

The address must match other documents from Columns 1 and 2

Online Registration
New and Returning Transfers

Process to Enroll A New Student

ASCENDER ParentPortal - New Student Enrollment

Parent Steps for New Student Enrollment:

  1. Create an ASCENDER ParentPortal account.

  2. Verify your email address

  3. From the My Account page, click the Enroll a New Student button.

  4. Complete Step 1 and click Continue.

  5. CAPTCHA Validation: If the district is using this validation, enter the CAPTCHA code, then click Continue. If not, complete the email verification process then click Continue.

  6. Continue through the enrollment process and submit to district.

  7. Obtain a ParentPortal ID from the student's campus.

  8. Add the student to your account.

Parent Portal Help Documents

Student Resources