Clayton High School

Military Families

Clayton High School is located within driving distance of Fort Liberty (Army) and Seymour Johnson Air Force Bases.  Both of these facilities have administrative, MWR, Commissary, and Exchange services for active military families. On this page, you will find a current list of programs and services for our military families, including current enrollment guidelines.

We hope that this information will assist you in making a seamless transition into the Clayton Comet family. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Military Family Transition Coordinator Senior Chief Andrew Bond, USN(Ret) at (919) 553-4064 Ext.1622 or at andrewbond@johnston.k12.nc.us

JCPS/Clayton High School Enrollment 

Enrolling your Child:

The information provided on this page will be useful as you register your children for grades K-12.    

Please contact our registrar, Mrs. Bridget Bucklin, to schedule an enrollment appointment: 919-553-4064 Extension 1562 or bridgetbucklin@johnston.k12.nc.us.

Click here to enroll a new student!

If an enrollment appointment at CHS is necessary, bring the following documentation:

1. Transcript from previous school (final 8th grade report card for first-time freshman).

2. Proof of residency in the Clayton High School district.
   Acceptable forms include:  proof of home ownership, signed lease agreement, most recent utility bill (gas, water, electric, trash, Internet), or mortgage statement. These documents must be dated within the last 30 days.

3. Proof of age (birth certificate, hospital certificate, etc.)

4. Immunization records
   Must be signed/stamped from a doctor/clinic/health department and must be presented within the first 30 days of enrollment.  If not, the student will not be permitted to attend school until the required immunization is obtained.

5. NC Health Assessment Transmittal Form
   Required only if student has never been enrolled in a NC public school.  Must be completed within first 30 days of enrollment.

6. Photo ID of parent/guardian

7. Proof of legal custody, if student is being enrolled by someone other than parent listed on birth certificate.  This must be an official court document signed by a judge. An appropriate form must be picked up at the school and signed.

National Resources

Military Child Education Coalition
The work of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation and transition. Their vision is to serve as a model of positive leadership and advocacy for ensuring inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children.

Military OneSource
Military OneSource is a confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, National Guard and reserve members and their families. Informative topics on this site include, deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and childhood services.

Tutor.com for US Military Families
Get homework and studying help from a professional tutor any time you need it. Free for students in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard and Reserve families. Expert tutors are online 24/7 and available to help in more than 16 subjects, including test prep, proofreading, math, science, English and social studies. Tutor.com is funded by the Department of Defense MWR Library Program, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and the Navy General Library Program.

Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
Addressing challenges military families encounter due to frequent relocations in service to our country.

Local Community Resources

https://www.johnstoncountync.org/listing/triangle-east-chamber-of-commerce/1785/

Events and Pictures

April is the Month of the Military Child, stay tuned for upcoming information on our Purple Up! For Military Kids schedule.