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School offers new, super-convenient online registration
May 22, 2002 8:00 AM
By Stefan Eady - Faculty
Tired of waiting in long lines? Want to get more enjoyment out of your weekend? Seize the computer! Take part in Darlington’s new online registration –giving you a chance to seize the day or at the very least ease into the academic year without the hassles of lengthy paper trails, sore feet, and crowded rooms.
Beginning July 1, all Upper and Middle school families will be able to register for the 2002-03 academic year on the Web. “We’re providing this service to take away the tedious aspects of paperwork and lines, making registration fast and simple,” Director of Web Development Stefan Eady explained. “Plus it frees everyone up to enjoy the first weekend of school by participating in House-centered activities, and allows students and their families to get into the swing of things.” Weekend events have not been firmly determined but the goal is to have a student-centered orientation instead of getting together to wait in long lines to exchange information. “Expect a brand new welcome back to School.” Eady added. “We’re really counting on everyone to register online. We’re making plans to replace standing in registration lines with more meaningful activities.”
Registering online is not a requirement but the benefits and conveniences abound, leaving the question: why would anyone opt to register the old fashioned way?
Here’s how the process works: Parents will receive a letter in June by postal mail that contains online registration instructions and the forms (physical, immunization, insurance, and drug screen) that must be completed and returned to the School. That is the extent of paper shuffling with the new system. The School will send a second mailing to parents July 1, indicating the start of online registration and announcing that student preliminary class schedules are on the School’s private Intranet site. After viewing and approving the class schedules, parents can ease right into registration.
Online registration should take under 15 minutes, including book and student publication purchases, booster club memberships, after-school activity selection, day student meal purchases, an orientation into student involvement, and registration payments. Convenient online payments can be made by credit card or through business office billing.
The moment online registration is complete and the forms have been returned to the School, a House T-shirt is mailed to the student. “Everyone is going to wear their shirts on the first weekend of School. If you finish early you can wear your shirt the rest of the summer,” Eady said.
Families who do not wish to register for school online will be required to attend a modified registration in the fall.
Beginning July 1, all Upper and Middle school families will be able to register for the 2002-03 academic year on the Web. “We’re providing this service to take away the tedious aspects of paperwork and lines, making registration fast and simple,” Director of Web Development Stefan Eady explained. “Plus it frees everyone up to enjoy the first weekend of school by participating in House-centered activities, and allows students and their families to get into the swing of things.” Weekend events have not been firmly determined but the goal is to have a student-centered orientation instead of getting together to wait in long lines to exchange information. “Expect a brand new welcome back to School.” Eady added. “We’re really counting on everyone to register online. We’re making plans to replace standing in registration lines with more meaningful activities.”
Registering online is not a requirement but the benefits and conveniences abound, leaving the question: why would anyone opt to register the old fashioned way?
Here’s how the process works: Parents will receive a letter in June by postal mail that contains online registration instructions and the forms (physical, immunization, insurance, and drug screen) that must be completed and returned to the School. That is the extent of paper shuffling with the new system. The School will send a second mailing to parents July 1, indicating the start of online registration and announcing that student preliminary class schedules are on the School’s private Intranet site. After viewing and approving the class schedules, parents can ease right into registration.
Online registration should take under 15 minutes, including book and student publication purchases, booster club memberships, after-school activity selection, day student meal purchases, an orientation into student involvement, and registration payments. Convenient online payments can be made by credit card or through business office billing.
The moment online registration is complete and the forms have been returned to the School, a House T-shirt is mailed to the student. “Everyone is going to wear their shirts on the first weekend of School. If you finish early you can wear your shirt the rest of the summer,” Eady said.
Families who do not wish to register for school online will be required to attend a modified registration in the fall.
