Registration & New Student Information

Child holding parent's hand walking to school.

Questions related to Student Registration may be directed to the School Attendance Secretary via a phone call to the school or to Central Office using the Questions & Feedback Link below.

Questions & Feedback

Questions & feedback are directed to appropriate departments for follow-up. Call JCS Central office for immediate/urgent needs.

The Registration platform is NOT AVAILABLE ON MOBILE PHONES. Please USE A COMPUTER to register your student. If you do not have a computer, contact your child's school office to set up a time to visit and use a school device.

New Students

New Student Registration is only for students that are not currently enrolled in a Jefferson County School.

How to Access the JCS Student Information System

The new student enrollment process is slightly different for parents that are new to the district and those that are employees of the district.

Please read all steps before getting started and pay close attention to Step 2 for specific information.

Access the Aspen Student Information System using this link: https://sis-jefferson.tnk12.gov/aspen/logon.do

Request an account on the Aspen Login Page (highlighted image below)

Aspen Login screen with "request an account" highlighted"

Step 1: Select Account Type

I do NOT already have a child enrolled in Jefferson County Schools.
I have current or inactive students already enrolled in Jefferson County Schools.

I do NOT already have a child enrolled in Jefferson County Schools.

I have current or inactive students already enrolled in Jefferson County Schools.

If you have a child currently enrolled in Jefferson County or If you have received the message shown below, please send an email to registration@jcboe.net to request a security code. You will need this security code to request an account.

Once you receive the security code, return to the Aspen Login and choose I am a parent and new to Aspen (refer to image below)

Screenshot of Aspen Account Type choice 2

Next, enter your security code and your (parent/guardian) last and first name.

Step 2: Create Aspen Account

Step 3: Confirmation & Next Steps

Step 4: Login to Aspen to Register

Step 5: Initiate Registration

Click on the initiate button circled in blue below.

Screenshot of Aspen Family Portal Main Page

If you have to stop and continue the registration later after logging back in, click on the green action check mark to continue.

Once your registration is complete you will receive an email notifying you that your registration has been submitted. You will not receive a confirmation until school staff return for the school year.

Please send any online registration questions to registration@jcboe.net

Returning Students

Returning Student Registration is only for students that are currently enrolled in a Jefferson County School. For example, students enrolling for the first time in a Middle School but attended an elementary school in Jefferson County should follow guidelines for returning students.

Step 1: Verify Parent Email in Aspen Family Portal

Email Verification

Login your child's Aspen Student Account.
Verify the that parent/guardian contact name(s) and email address is correct.
Email address listed here is your (1) Aspen Family Portal username and (2) it is the address that your security code will be sent to. It is essential that this email address is correct.
Only parents/guardians will receive access to the Family Portal, so we do not need emailed addresses for any of the other contacts listed.

How to Login to Your Child's Aspen Student Account

Access the Aspen Student Information System using this link: https://sis-jefferson.tnk12.gov/aspen/logon.do

Step 2: Receiving Your Parent Portal Security Code

Step 3: Set Your Password

Step 4: Login to Aspen to Register

Step 5: Initiate Registration

Next, select the option to Start a RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION (See image below). NOTE: This option will be available in mid to late July.

NOTE: Do Not choose the option to start a NEW Student Registration.

After starting a RETURNING STUDENT Registration, follow the prompts to complete all registration fields and questions.

If you have to stop and continue the registration later after logging back in, click on the green action check mark to continue.

Please direct any questions regarding accessing the Aspen Family Portal or back-to-school registration to the attendance secretary at your child's school. School staff will return in late July.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

Pre-K Registration

Jefferson County offers free Pre-K programs at every elementary school. Your child may be eligible to attend.

Required Application Documentation:

Proof of Birth Date
Proof of Residency
Proof of Household Income (Earned and Unearned)
Tennessee Certificate of Immunization

Complete the Family Assistance Request Form or call the Family Resource Center at 865-397-4466 for additional information or to schedule an appointment.

Kindergarten Registration

Jefferson County Schools Family Resource Center offers this free required screening throughout the school year. The screening needs to be completed prior to Kindergarten registration. Vision screenings are also offered, along with a speech/language evaluation, if needed. Referrals are made for further evaluations and early intervention.

This is a great way to get your child ready for Kindergarten!Tips and ideas for kindergarten readiness will be provided.

Kindergarten parent registration is offered throughout the county. Please contact your child's school for further information.

Kindergarten Registration for 2021-2022: Click Here for Details

Free Developmental Screening

The Developmental Screening helps determine where your child is developmentally and will give you the opportunity to help your child be better prepared for Kindergarten.

The Screening measures the following developmental and pre-academic areas:

Personal data response
Color Recognition
Picture Vocabulary
Visual Discrimination- forms and uppercase letters
Visual motor skills
Gross motor skills
Rote counting
Identification of body parts
Follows verbal directions

When the screening is finished, the person screening your child will provide you with kindergarten readiness information. If your child has difficulty in a particular area(s) you will be given information and activities you can do at home to help prepare your child for school. If your child needs further evaluation to determine if services are needed, we will help you by making a referral or providing information on where you can go for help. It is important that you spend time working with your child everyday. Working with your child will promote development in the skill areas that will ensure readiness for kindergarten. Parents are their child's first teacher and your efforts are very important in helping your child be ready for school!

Complete the Family Assistance Request Form or call the Family Resource Center at 865-397-4466 for additional information or to schedule an appointment.

Registration Gateway Documents: Review documents included in the Registration Gateway.

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Registration & New Student Information

New Students

How to Access the JCS Student Information System

Step 1: Select Account Type

I do NOT already have a child enrolled in Jefferson County Schools.

I have current or inactive students already enrolled in Jefferson County Schools.

Step 2: Create Aspen Account

Step 3: Confirmation & Next Steps

Step 4: Login to Aspen to Register

Step 5: Initiate Registration

Returning Students

Step 1: Verify Parent Email in Aspen Family Portal

Email Verification

How to Login to Your Child's Aspen Student Account

Step 2: Receiving Your Parent Portal Security Code

Step 3: Set Your Password

Step 4: Login to Aspen to Register

Step 5: Initiate Registration

Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

Pre-K Registration

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration for 2021-2022: Click Here for Details

Free Developmental Screening