Welcome to the Gateway School District

Registration Page

Registrations for the 2024 – 2025 school year

Kindergarten Registration:  Students must be five years of age on or before August 31, 2024 

Preschool Registration (Families must live in the Gateway SD): Students must be four years of age on or before August 31, 2024.  (Transportation is not provided for Preschool. Families must provide their own transportation.)

ONLINE REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS FOR DISTRICT STUDENTS AND

FAMILIES SEEKING TRANSPORTATION

Step #1:  Gather Up Your Documents to be Uploaded to Your Online Application

a.  Proof of the Child’s Age (Choose one from the list below) / Required for Pre-K through 12

• Birth certificate
• Valid passport

b.  Immunization Record or Religious Exemption / Required for Pre-K through 12

c.  Proof of Residency (One proof is required for the purposes of enrollment, however, district policy requires two proofs in addition to your deed, lease or mortgage.) / Required for Pre-K through 12

• Deed (if you no longer carry a mortgage) / Current Lease / Current Full Mortgage Statement (District Required) - if you are not the home owner or leaseholder and are living with a Monroeville/Pitcairn resident, please contact the Registration Office via email for more information: ccapell@gatewayk12.org.
• Current/Valid Driver's License for Proof of Identification (District Required)*
• Current Utility Statement (District Required) - can take two utility statements if your current/valid Driver's license is an out of state license, but we will still need your license for proof of identification**

*If you have recently moved, you can update your PA Driver's License by visiting the PA Department of Transportation online and completing a change of address for free.  You will need to download your Temporary Internet Card before leaving the site and take a screenshot of this document. 

**If you have recently moved and cannot supply a Current/Valid Utiltiy Statement, we can accept a current Bank Statement AND Rental/Car/Home Insurance statement with your new home address.

While not required for registration, our school nurses would appreciate a copy of the six month dental check-up and yearly physical if available at the time of registration.  These documents will be due upon entry to Kindergarten.**

d.  PRESCHOOL ONLY: Proof of Income (Choose all that apply for all family members living with the student who are financially responsible.)

• Current W-2
• Current Payroll Check
• Current 1099 Government Award Letter
• Current Child Support documentation

Step #2:  Newly Enrolling Families (if  you are a current and/or returning family skip this step and go to Step #3)

1. Visit the Skyward New Student Online Enrollment portal and register an account.
2. Go to your home email and retrieve password.

Step #3:  Login in to Skyward

1. Access your Family Access account by logging in to your Skyward Account by selecting Classic Login NOT ClassLink SSO.  New families will use email and password provided in step #2. Returning and/or current families will use their current Skyward login and password.  If you forget your information, please visit Skyward and click Parent/Guardian Login and then "Forgot your Username or Password" to reset your information.

Step #4: Complete Online Registration

1. Complete steps 1 through 18.  
2. If your child speaks another language in addition to or other than English, please be sure to complete the Student Background Questionnaire as well as the Home Language Survey. 

Step #5:  Submit to District

Upon submission to the district, your application will be reviewed.  If the application is not complete, the registration office will contact you via phone or email.  Once the registration has been completed, your application will move in to the enrollment process.  This process should take no longer than five days from the completion of your registration.  Your child's school will contact you with a start date.  You will receive an email alerting you of the approval.  You will be directed to create a Family Access account (new families only).  Please wait 24 hours for information to roll over before creating your account.  Visit our Parent Resources page for helpful tips on setting up your Skyward account.

Commonly Asked Questions:

What if I live with a Monroeville/Pitcairn Resident - my name is not on the lease or mortgage?  You will be considered a Multiple Occupant.  You can find that form within the registration. If you need further assistance, please contact the Registration Office 412.373.5705. 

What if I am not the student's parent, but will be their legal guardian? You will need to complete an Affidavit form 1302.  This form can be found within the registration. If you need further assistance, please contact the Registration Office 412.373.5705.

What if I am homeless?  Please call the Registration office 412.373.5705.

What if I have a Change of Address?  Please call the Registration Office 412.373.5705. 

How long does the enrollment process typically take?   Once your application has been approved for residency, your application will be moved in to the enrollment process.  During this process, someone from your child's school will contact you with a start date.  This process typically takes up to five business days during the regular school.  At our high registration times, this process may take longer and applications are processed in the order in which they were received. 

Any other questions or if you need additional assistance completing the Online Registration, please contact Cindy Capell in the Registration Office at 412.373.5705.  Contact information for the Registration Office:  email:  ccapell@gatewayk12.org / Fax:  412.373.5731.