| How to Register a Child for School Posted: 05 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT Whether you're enrolling your child in school for the first time or switching schools after a recent move, the registration process is simple. Head down to the central registration office for your school district and complete the necessary registration forms. You'll need to bring a few important documents along with you, including proof of your child's age, residence, immunization status, and education records. Once the school system has copies of these documents on file, your child will be officially admitted and will be able to attend school within 5 business days. EditIdentifying Your Enrollment Options - Figure out which school district your child is zoned for. Children attending public school are assigned to different school districts depending on where they live. To find out which district your child is zoned for, put in a call to your city's Student Assignment Office.
- You can also take a look at a district boundaries map or use a school zone locator tool online to find out where to enroll your child.[1]
- By law, your child is required to go to the school designated by their district.
- Visit the central registration office for your school district. This is where all matters involving student enrollment and documentation are handled. You'll need to return to your district's central registration office if you're re-enrolling your child following a transfer or expulsion.[2]
- It's not necessary for your child to be present during registration.
- Register your child for school online. These days, most school districts have websites set up to simplify the registration process for busy parents. After determining which school your child is zoned for, visit the home page of the school's website to look for a link to the registration site. There, you'll be able to enter your child's information, upload documents, and read up on important school policies and deadlines, all from one convenient hub.[3]
- If you're enrolling your child in a school for the first time, it might be necessary to scan and upload digital copies of each of the required registration documents, such as proof of residence and immunization forms.[4]
- Some school systems may only allow returning students to register online. Review the site's enrollment guidelines to see whether your child is eligible for online registration.
EditGetting the Necessary Paperwork in Order - Fill out a student registration form for your child. You'll be asked for a few basic pieces of information about your child, including his or her full name, date of birth, current address, and previous schools they've attended. The form may also ask you to specify your child's first language.[5]
- Make sure the information you provide is complete and accurate to the best of your ability.
- Complete an emergency contact form. Your child's new school will need to know who to get in touch with in the event of a medical emergency. As a parent, it's a good idea to list yourself as a contact, along with a one or two other responsible individuals who often look after your child, such as a grandparent or older sibling.[6]
- Don't forget to make a note of any medications your child is currently taking, as well as existing medical conditions the school might need to know about.
- Coaches, caseworkers, and trusted family friends might also be good candidates for emergency contacts.
- Provide proof of residence. Most school systems ask the registering parent or guardian to present a couple different documents to show that their child will be attending school in the correct district. The first is a piece of personal ID, like a driver's license, bank statement, or vehicle registration. The second is an up-to-date mortgage statement, property tax form, or utilities bill displaying your current address.[7]
- You'll usually have quite a few different options for confirming your residence, so there's no need to worry if you're new to the area and haven't updated your driver's license or other personal ID yet.
- For a complete list of forms that can serve as proof of residence, look through the student registration resources found on your local school district's website.
- Show proof of the child's age. Next, you'll need to produce any one of the following documents—original birth certificate, passport, baptism or religious certificate, or past education records. In some states, the parent or guardian can also present a notarized affidavit signed by a public health official stating his or her age.[8]
- The school district is not legally allowed to ask for your child's social security card or number, mental health records, or immigration status.[9]
- It's important for the school to know your child's exact age so that they can confirm their grade level placement.
- Bring along a copy of your child's immunization records. You can obtain immunization records from the past year by contacting your city's health department. These documents verify that your child has been vaccinated within the last 12 months. They must be signed by a state-licensed physician or public health official in order to be considered valid.[10]
- If you're not sure what vaccinations are required for your child to attend public school, the answer may be found in the immunization guidelines published by your local health department.
- Your child may be able to attend school without having their immunization records on file if they qualify for an exemption on religious or medical grounds.[11]
- Submit the results of your child's recent medical exams. Some states or provinces also require evidence of a full medical markup or physical for students being enrolled for the first time. As with immunization, the medical exam must have been performed sometime within the last 12 months.[12]
- Students who will be attending a new school for middle or high school may also have to undergo a medical exam.
- Check the registration requirements for your child's school district to see if it's necessary to turn over a copy of their medical records.
EditFinalizing Your Child's Enrollment - Request a copy of your transferring child's transcripts. If your child is coming over from a different school, don't forget to ask that his or her grades be sent over ahead of them. That way, they'll receive credit for the work they've already done. The secretary at the central registration office will see that the transcripts find their way into the right hands.
- Be prepared to fill out a transcript request form for your child if they're under the age of 18.[13]
- It's your responsibility to make sure your child's transcripts get passed along every time they switch school districts.
- Ask about special programs. If your child is in need of an individualized education program (IEP), second language course, or outside tutoring, see if it's possible to sign them up while you're already at the registration office. You might be able to save yourself a separate trip or series of forms later on.[14]
- The school district will need a copy of your child's old IEP so that they can give them the attention they need.
- Information on extracurricular activities like TAG programs and special interest clubs is often available during enrollment.
- Pay any attendant fees. Some public school systems charge a small fee whenever you're registering your child for a new school year. This money goes toward making sure students have access to meals, textbooks, educational software and other resources instrumental to their education. You can pay your child's school fees in person at the central registration office.[15]
- Registration fees typically add up to around $50-100 per student.
- For the sake of convenience, ask the secretary for a link where you can go to pay your child's fees online.
- Check your child's registration status after 5 days. Make a followup call to the central registration office and ask them to confirm that everything is in the proper order. The attending secretary will be able to alert you of any errors, missing documents, or other issues that could be causing a delay.[16]
- Your child's name should be added to their new school's register no more than 5 business days after completing the necessary registration paperwork.
- If for any reason your child is not allowed to start school after being enrolled, file a formal complaint with the Department of Education for your state, province, or territory.
- Take care of the registration process at your earliest convenience to make sure your child will be able to attend school as soon as it starts.
- Your child cannot automatically be placed in an alternative education program at their new school, even if they were in one at their old school—enrolling them in a new school district essentially guarantees them a clean slate. The only exception is if they are currently expelled for a weapons offense. [17]
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| How to Care for an American Toad Posted: 05 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT American toads are not typical pets, but they can be kept that way if you know how to care for them. Set up an aquarium for it with materials that mimic nature so that your toad will be comfortable in your home. You can show love for your toad by maintaining its habitat, feeding it live insects, and looking out for its health. EditHousing an American Toad - Buy a aquarium for your toad. House your American toad in an aquarium that is at least long, tall, and wide. These are the measurements for most standard aquariums. Purchase an aquarium at a pet store or online.[1]
- Be sure to buy an aquarium with a lid that closes securely.
- Never place the tank in direct sunlight because it will overheat the toad.
- Line the tank with of substrate material. A substrate is a material placed at the bottom of a cage or tank that that absorbs your pet's waste and allows it to burrow. Fill the bottom of the aquarium with an organic material such as potting soil, moss, or shredded leaves. You can also purchase special substrates such as ground coconut fiber or forest bark bedding at pet stores.[2].
- Avoid using gravel or sand as a substrate as they can be harmful if swallowed by your toad.
- Add hiding spots to the aquarium. Toads like having places to hide in their habitat. Find or purchase items that will mimic nature, such as pieces of driftwood, large dried leaves, or pieces of tree bark. You can also add items like flower pots for large, sturdy hiding spots.[3]
- Add a large water dish that is no deeper than the height of the toad. Most toads will soak in an available water source at night, including their water dish. Choose a water dish that is wide enough to accommodate your toad, but not taller than it. This water should be changed each morning, or whenever it looks cloudy.[4]
- Amphibians are sensitive to chlorine so avoid using chlorinated municipal tap water.
- Use bottled water or filtered water.
EditFeeding the Toad - Feed your toad live insects that can fit into its mouth. American toads are carnivorous and eat insects as their sole source of nourishment. They prefer them live and might not consume them if they are not moving. As a general rule, you can feed your toad any live insect that is small enough to fit into its mouth.[5]
- Worms and crickets, which can be purchased from pet stores, should form the bulk of your toad's diet.
- Avoid feeding your toad flying insects, which it may not be adept enough to catch.
- You can feed your toad insects that you find in nature, such as spiders or ants.
- Feed your toad 3-6 insects every 2-3 days. Be sure to give your toad at least 3-6 live insects a day to eat to maintain its weight. If the insects are particularly small, such as ants, feed your toad twice as many for the same results. Space out feedings to keep your toad satisfied.[6]
- Add a calcium supplement powder to the bugs every 4th feeding. Your toad's nutrition should be enhanced with help from a calcium supplement. Simply sprinkle a bit of the powder over the insects you are feeding your toad before putting them in the aquarium. Do this once every 4 times you feed it, which is enough to boost your toad's diet.[7]
- Purchase calcium supplement powder from pet stores or online.
EditMaintaining Hygiene and Health - Replace the substrate every 2 months, or as soon as needed. As a general rule, the substrate material should be removed and replaced every 2 months. If you see that the substrate is visibly soiled before that point, replace it early. While the aquarium is empty, clean it with a 5% bleach solution and rinse it thoroughly.[8]
- Buy a small plastic tank from a pet store to hold your toad while you clean its aquarium.
- Find a vet who treats "exotic pets" for your toad. Many veterinarians will not treat toads as they do not have enough experience with their physiology and illnesses. If you suspect that your toad is sick, look for "exotic pet" veterinarians and inquire about their experience with amphibians. An inexperienced vet may inadvertently do harm to your toad while trying to treat it.[9]
- Handle your toad as little as possible. Limit touching your toad to when you need to move it and avoid picking it up for fun. Toads prefer not to be handled and get frightened easily by human contact. Their skin may also cause irritation to human skin after prolonged contact, so keep this kind of touching brief. [10]
- Always wash your hands immediately before and after handling your toad. Any lotions, perfumes, or other substances on your hands may irritate your toad.
- Toads can thrive in room temperature. If they get overheated, they will simply burrow into the substrate.
- Toads may urinate or defecate when they are frightened. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
- Keep pets and small children away from your toad.
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| How to Vacuum Your Dog Posted: 05 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT When a dog sheds, its hair can get everywhere! Instead of vacuuming up the hair that your dog leaves behind, you can actually vacuum the hair directly from your dog's body. To do this, you'll need to get your dog acclimated to the vacuum and purchase the proper pet grooming attachments so that you don't hurt it. Once you've gotten your dog used to the sound of the vacuum, it's simply a matter of running the proper attachment over its body to suck up loose hair. EditAcclimating Your Dog to the Vacuum - Purchase a quiet vacuum to calm your dog down. Look online or in a department store for vacuums that are made specifically to be quiet. The noise from the vacuum will irritate or scare away most dogs, and purchasing a vacuum on the quieter side may make them less stressed. Make sure that the vacuum you purchase works with whatever dog-vacuuming attachment that you purchase.
- Some popular brands include the Shark Rotator, Miele Dynamic U1 Cat & Dog, and Miele Dynamic U1 Jazz.[1]
- Turn the vacuum on near your dog. Since dogs have good hearing, the noise from the vacuum can irritate it. Your dog may be startled or scared at first, but exposing it to the vacuum cleaner's noise should get it used to the sound. Put your dog in the same room as the vacuum and turn it on.[2]
- If the dog has had a bad experience with a vacuum, it may have developed a phobia and you'll have to spend more time getting it used to the vacuum cleaner.
- Call your dog over to the vacuum. Call the dog over to the vacuum while it's on. If your dog is scared of the vacuum and refuses to come, turn it off and call the dog over to you. Continue to do this each day, until you can turn on the vacuum without scaring away your dog.[3]
- Getting your dog used to the vacuum while it's off might ease its anxiety.
- It could take several weeks for your dog to get acclimated to the loud sound of the vacuum. Don't get discouraged.
- Give your dog treats and positive reinforcement if it is still scared. Reward the dog with a treat if it doesn't run away and remains calm as you vacuum it. You can also pet your dog and tell it that it did a good job. The more positive you are around the vacuum, the less scared the dog will be.[4]
- When you call your dog over to the vacuum and give it a treat, you're showing it that there's nothing to fear.
- Negative reinforcement may confuse or scare away your dog, and shouldn't be used when training it to be calm when next to the vacuum.
EditUsing a Dog Grooming Attachment - Purchase a dog grooming attachment for your vacuum. The attachments that normally come with your vacuum could create a suction that could hurt your dog. Pet grooming attachments are made specifically to remove the hair from your dog's coat and won't harm your dog. You can typically find these tools online or at a pet store. Before you install or use the attachment, read the directions that came with the product.[5]
- Popular pet grooming attachments include the FURminator Vacuum Attachment, Bissell Bark Bath, or Dyson Vacuum-Assisted Dog Groomer.
- Make sure that the vacuum attachment you purchase fits the model of vacuum you plan on using. This information can be found in the product description or instructions for the vacuum.
- Call your dog over to you. Turn the vacuum on and call your dog over to you. Do not force your dog to be around the vacuum if it is still scared. Make sure that the dog is dry before you vacuum it.[6]
- Having the dog sit or lie down may make it easier to vacuum the dog.
- Run the attachment over the dog's back in one long motion. Start from the bottom of the dog's neck and run the attachment over the dog's back and down to its tail. Move the vacuum with the grain so that you don't pull any hair out. Then, continue to vacuum the rest of the dog's back using the same technique. Hold your dog by the collar to keep it still while you do this.[7]
- If the dog runs or looks distressed, take a break and try again later.
- Run the attachment over the area 1 or 2 times to completely lift up any loose hair.
- Don't put the vacuum on or near your dog's face, genitals, or rear end.
- Some attachments will have a button on the top of the attachment that sucks the hair into the vacuum when pressed. Gather as much hair as you can on the attachment, lift it off your dog, then press the button to suck up the hair.[8]
- Vacuum the dog's legs. Have the dog stand or sit and run the attachment from the top of its shoulders or hips, down to the top of its feet. If your dog is moving its legs, hold its paw to keep it still. Run the attachment over each leg 2-3 times to lift up loose hair.[9]
- Vacuum the dog's chest and belly. Run the attachment from the dog's collarbone, down to its stomach. Repeat the grooming method until you lift up the loose hair on the underside of the dog. Once you're finished, you will have successfully vacuumed all the loose hair off your dog.[10]
- You can also have your dog roll over or play dead to make it easier to vacuum its stomach.
EditEstablishing a Routine - Give the dog a treat after vacuuming it. A dog treat will act as positive reinforcement and can reduce any existing anxieties that your dog associates with the vacuum. If your dog believes that it will get a treat after being vacuumed, it will be more likely to behave itself while you do it.[11]
- You can also reward the dog by saying "Great job" or by petting it.
- Vacuum your dog regularly. If you own a dog that has a longer coat, you'll want to vacuum your dog at least 2 times a month because dogs with long coats typically shed more heavily than short and medium haired dogs. If you have a dog with a medium or short coat, you can vacuum it once a month.[12]
- Vacuuming your dog acts as an alternative for brushing.
- Creating a regular routine will help you remember to vacuum your dog regularly.
- You may want to vacuum your dog more in fall and spring because dogs often shed more during these times.[13]
- Clean the vacuum after every use. Empty out the dog hair from the vacuum bag so that your vacuum works properly the next time you use it. Check the filter and brush roller on the vacuum cleaner and remove any twisted or bundled up hair.[14]
- Don't vacuum your dog if it's wet or muddy. The vacuum method is meant for grooming purposes and shouldn't be used to clean a dirty dog. Your vacuum may also not be suited for water, so avoid vacuuming it if it's wet or muddy.
- If your dog is muddy or dirty, you can give it a bath instead.
- Don't force your dog to be near the vacuum if it's scared. Take your time and work with your dog until its anxiety goes away.
- Some dogs may never accept being groomed by vacuum. For those dogs, you may simply need to do it the old-fashioned way with a brush and a bit of patience.
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