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• Clark County School District
The Clark County School District (CCSD) has always placed a strong emphasis on providing its students with a great education. Today, CCSD and its schools continue to win national recognition and awards. The current enrollment in CCSD exceeds 320,000 students. CCSD services a very large area, including Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Mesquite, Laughlin, Searchlight, Sandy Valley, and rural areas in Clark County.
As of 2017, by number of students, CCSD is the 6th largest school district in the United States. In terms of size, CCSD ranks 24th in the US at almost 7,900 square miles. If you took out all 17 of the top 25 largest school districts in Alaska, the first five largest districts in the US, would all be in Nevada and CCSD would be ranked 7th in size behind one district in Oregon. 351 schools are in CCSD: 216 elementary schools, 59 middle schools, 49 high schools, 19 alternative schools, and 8 special schools. CCSD is also the 2nd largest employer in the State of Nevada.
Children between the ages of six and 17 years are required by Nevada law to attend school. Under a new state law, to enter first grade, a child must either attend a state-approved kindergarten program or pass a development test. Picking the right school for your child is of utmost importance. From kindergarten through college graduation in Las Vegas, here are some valuable tips and information that apply to parents and students.
• Enrollment
Children must be five years old on or before September 30th to enroll in kindergarten in CCSD. When enrolling your child in school, you must have two forms of proof of residence (utility bill, lease/rent receipt, sales contract, etc.), the child’s official identification records (original certified birth certificate, passport, or certified birth card), and immunization records. Any previous school records showing placement in special classes or programs, a recent report card showing the name and address of their former school, their most recent achievement test scores, and/or any
certified official information about special health conditions will expedite the enrollment process and ensure proper placement.
Colleges in Las Vegas & Southern Nevada
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Anthem Institute
The Carrington College
College of Southern Nevada
Devry University Henderson
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Everest College Henderson Campus
International Academy of Design & Technology
The International Culinary School
International Institute of Management
ITT Technical Institute - Las Vegas Campus
ITT Technical Institute - North Las Vegas Campus
Kaplan College
The Learning Center
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
National University Nevada - Henderson Campus and Summerlin Online Info Ctr.
Nevada Career Institute
Nevada State College
Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
Pima Medical Institute
Professional Institute of Technology Lv -
Pita Regis University
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Sierra Nevada College
Touro University - Nevada University of Nevada School of Medicine University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Oklahoma - Satellite Campus ,
Nellis Air Force Base
University of Phoenix - Satellite Campus
Libraries
1 - CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY
6711 N Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131 (702) 507-6100
2 - CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY
1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 507-3400
3 - ENTERPRISE LIBRARY
25 E. Shelbourne Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 507-3760
4 - LAS VEGAS LIBRARY
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 507-3500
5 - MEADOWS LIBRARY
251 W. Boston Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 474-0023
6 - RAINBOW LIBRARY
3150 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128 (702) 507-3710
7 - SAHARA WEST LIBRARY
9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 507-3630
8 - SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY
4280 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 507-3820
9 - SUMMERLIN LIBRARY
1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89134 (702) 507-3860
10 - SUNRISE LIBRARY
5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110 (702) 507-3900
11 - WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY
6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 507-3940
12 - WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106 (702) 507-3980
13 - WHITNEY LIBRARY
5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122 (702) 507-4010
14 - WINDMILL LIBRARY
7060 Windmill Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89113 (702) 507-6030
15 - ALEXANDER LIBRARY
1755 W. Alexander Rd., North Las Vegas, 89032 (702) 633-2880
16 - ALIANTE LIBRARY
2400 W. Deer Springs Way North Las Vegas, 89084 (702) 839-2980
17 - N. LAS VEGAS LIBRARY
2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, North Las Vegas, 89030 (702) 633-1070
18 - BOULDER CITY LIBRARY
701 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, 89005 (702) 293-1281
19 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE LIBRARY
(702) 652-4484
20 - SPRINGS PRESERVE LIBRARY
333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, 89107 (702) 822-7700
• Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration
To get a Nevada driver’s license, you must relinquish your out-of-state license, take an eye exam, pass the written exam, and pay a $26 fee ($18.25 if you are 65 or older). Most Nevada driver’s licenses are valid for 8 years and cost $42.25. New residents and people who move from one part of the valley to another have 30 days to transfer out-of-state licenses and/or change their address on file.
• Registering Your Car
To register your car in Clark County, you must pass a smog check exam from a certified inspection station; new cars and electric vehicles are exempt. Necessary documents for registration of
all newly-owned cars include title (unless held by a lien holder), a vehicle inspection certificate
from the DMV, an Evidence of Insurance card that is valid in the State of Nevada, an odometer reading, and your license plates. Documents required for cars that are not new also include a
smog certificate and the vehicle’s current registration certificate. There are two exceptions in this process: The first is if you are renewing your registration and the second is if you already live in Southern Nevada and are purchasing a used car that has been sold only by dealerships in the State of Nevada. For the newly-purchased used vehicle, you will need title, the VIN (vehicle identification number), license plates, an odometer reading, and evidence of insurance. If you are renewing your registration, all you need to do is pass a smog exam and record an odometer reading. If you qualify for either of those exceptions, you can skip the tedious and inconvenient task of visiting the DMV and register or renew your car’s registration online.
• Insurance Information
Nevada law requires drivers to carry vehicle insurance that is issued by a state-licensed insurance agency. The minimum requirements are insurance that covers $15,000 for injuries, $30,000 per person in one accident for vehicle damage, and $10,000 for property damage. You must always keep a proof of insurance card in your vehicle. The fine for driving without proof of insurance in your vehicle can be as high as $500.