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Enrollment

Knox County Schools assigns students to schools based on the address of the family's primary residence. Students who are zoned for Austin-East High School and attended a Knox County middle school for 8th grade are automatically enrolled. 

Enrollment for students who are new to the district must completed in person by a parent or legal guardian. The following completed forms are required:

The following documents may also be needed: 

  • Proof of Birth: Government-issued Birth Certificate, passport, immigration documentation.
  • Immunization Records: The student’s Tennessee Department of Health Immunization Certificate (shot record signed by the child’s physician or county health department). Visit the Knox County Schools Immunization page for more details.
  • Recent Physical Examination: Proof of a physical exam within one year of enrollment
  • Proof of Residence: One of the following—gas, water, or electric bill. If the utility bill and/or lease agreement is in the name of someone other than the parent/guardian, that individual must provide the utility bill and/or lease agreement, along with a notarized letter confirming that the parent/guardian and children reside at the address.

Transcripts

We maintain transcripts from 2004 to the present. Transcripts can be requested either in person or online through Parchment.com. 

In-Person Requests:

To pick up your transcript in person, please call the school and provide the following information:

  • Full name at the time of attendance
  • Graduation year
  • A contact phone number

There is a $5 cash fee for in-person pickups.

Online Requests via Parchment:

Digital transcripts can be requested through Parchment.com. Additional fees may apply. Please allow up to 72 hours for all transcript requests to be processed.

For Records Prior to 2004:

If you need transcripts or records dated before 2004, please contact the Knox County Government Department of Records directly at 865-215-5657 or visit them in person at:

1000 N Central Street, Suite 2
Knoxville, TN 37917

School-to-School Records Requests:

Please send all official records requests to the Registrar at hannah.humphrey@knoxschools.org.

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Enrollment / Transfers

School transfers may be requested if a family wishes for their student to attend a school different from their zoned school. To apply for a transfer, visit the KCS Transfer Page.