Enrollment
Welcome to Karns Middle School!
Our school has four secretaries (L-R): Lori McCown (Special Education), Lauren Miller (Attendance), Cyndi Smith (Registrar), and Sheila Freeman (Bookkeeper).
Phone: 865-539-7732 ext. 0
email cyndi smith email lauren miller email lori mccown email sheila freeman
Enrollment Information
Students who are zoned for Karns Middle School and attended a Knox County elementary school for 5th grade are automatically enrolled.
Enrollment hours for students who are new to the district are from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on full school days and during specified office hours in the summer months. Enrollment must completed in person by a parent or legal guardian.
The following completed forms are required:
The following documents may also be needed:
- Proof of Birth: Government-issued Birth Certificate, passport, immigration documentation.
- Immunization Records: The student’s Tennessee Department of Health Immunization Certificate (shot record signed by the child’s physician or county health department). Visit the Knox County Schools Immunization page for more details.
- Recent Physical Examination: Proof of a physical exam within one year of enrollment.
- Proof of Residence: One of the following—gas, water, or electric bill. If the utility bill and/or lease agreement is in the name of someone other than the parent/guardian, that individual must provide the utility bill and/or lease agreement, along with a notarized letter confirming that the parent/guardian and children reside at the address.