In order to be eligible for a free public education, a child must
reside within the boundaries of Culpeper County with a custodial parent,
legal guardian, or a family member in “kinship” care arrangement (not
for school purposes) where a power of attorney document has been signed.
For information about obtaining a power of attorney document, contact
the office of student services at 540-825-3677 ext. 3141.
Students
not residing in Culpeper County may attend school on a tuition basis.
The Culpeper County School Board sets the tuition rate for the school
year at the first meeting in October of each year. For more information
and current rates, please contact Susan Humphreys, at 540-825-3677 ext.
3141 or shumphreys@culpeperschools.org.
Proof
of residency in Culpeper County and in the school zone in which the
student is enrolling is required. Examples of proof include: housing
contract, rental agreement, property tax bill or utility bill. A
driver's license is not acceptable proof.
A parent/guardian can
be charged with a Class 4 misdemeanor for knowingly making a false
statement concerning the residency of a child in a particular School
Division or school attendance zone if the purpose is to avoid tuition or
to enroll the student in a school outside the attendance zone in which
the student resides.