Transfer to DGS

In order to attend our schools, you must live within the D99 attendance area.

Check BoundariesVerify the residence where you are living or will be living by engaging the check boundaries link to ensure your address is within the Downers Grove South High School boundaries.

Once you have confirmed you live within the Downers Grove South boundaries, please gather the required residency documents.

Category A (ONE document showing a current District 99 address)

• Real estate tax bill
• Mortgage statement/Closing contract
• Signed lease (with a contact phone number for the leasing agent)
• Agreement of sale

If the student’s family is not the owner/lessee of the District 99 address, additional forms may be obtained from the registrar and are required.

Category B (TWO documents showing a current District 99 address)

• Driver’s license (showing District 99 address)
• Home/apartment insurance
• Public aid benefits letter
• Utility bill within the past 2 months 
• Current dated bank statement or current dated payroll stub

Other Required Documents

• Certified Birth Certificate (not a copy) OR student's passport, if birth certificate is unavailable
• Parent/Guardian Photo ID

All original documents must be brought in and presented. The DGS registrar will make copies.

Thank you for taking the time to gather these important documents for the enrollment process.  Having these ready and available will help you complete the enrollment process for your student. 

Please note: If you are in temporary residence or are homeless as defined by The McKinney-Vento Act (living in a shelter, hotel, or sharing housing with a relative), contact the DGS Registrar after you have completed the DGS Transfer Form to learn about other supports available for your student.

Please complete and submit this form to ensure a timely registration process:

DGS Transfer Form

Please note: If you are in temporary residence or are homeless as defined by The McKinney-Vento Act (living in a shelter, hotel, or sharing housing with a relative), contact the DGS Registrar after you have completed this Registration Form to learn about other supports available for your student.

Documents Required from Previous School

It is the parent/guardian responsibility to request transfer records

• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Student Transfer Form or a Letter of Good Standing on school letterhead from private or out-of-state schools
• 23-24 IHSA Principals Concurrence Form - This form must be completed by all students who are planning to compete in a school sport. 
• An unofficial transcript for current high school students.
  • 7th and 8th grade report cards and course recommendations for incoming 9th grade students.
• A State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination including immunizations with the physician's signature and address, and also dental and eye examinations. A printout of immunizations does not meet this requirement.
  • Incoming 9th grade students must present a valid physical examination form before the first day of school.
  • Out-of-state transfers: immunizations must be provided, and an Illinois physical will be required within a certain time frame, along with dental and vision exams.
• Current class schedule and grades in progress if transfer is occurring during the school year.
• Current IEP or 504 Plan for any student receiving specialized services at their previous school.

Additional Documentation as Needed

Specific situations may require further documentation to determine the residential custodian of the student based on care or custody agreements or situations regarding residency. Please be prepared to share such documents, if requested.  

All required health forms must be returned to the Health Office before a student begins classes at Downers Grove South. Parents/guardians will need to review and return the required health documents and complete these forms:  

• Child Health Examination Form  
• Eye Examination Form  
• Dental Examination Form  
• Medication Permission Form  
• Asthma Action Plan (if applicable)  
• Anaphylaxis Action Plan (if applicable)

See Health Services 

Once all forms are completed and documents are collected, contact Kirk Fisher, 630-795-8525 to schedule an enrollment appointment!

On your first day at DGS, your DGS School Counselor will help you select your courses, create your schedule and share other important information to support you in your transfer to DGS. You may need to participate in academic assessments, such as reading and math, so that we make sure you are placed in the correct classes. Your DGS School Counselor will work with our department chairs to ensure you are enrolled in classes that meet graduation requirements.

The best way to experience all that DGS has to offer is to expand your participation beyond academics and become involved in a club, activity or athletic program!

DGS Activities

DGS Athletics