Parents of students new to the system should register them at assigned schools. When entering the system from other districts, parents may contact the system's Student Assignment Office at 943 Osceola St. in Gastonia for assignment to a school. All new students entering the system for the first time should bring copies of their notarized birth certificate, immunization records and address verification.
Schools begin and end the school day at different times to accommodate bus routes.
Precise opening and closing times will be provided by individual schools. All students may apply for free or reduced-price lunches. To apply, a student must complete an application form, have it signed by a parent and return it to the school. Eligibility for free or reduced lunches is based on household income and number of household members. All sports coverage premiums will be paid by the school system.