Welcome to MCPS. School assignment is based on a student's home address. If you do not know what school your child should attend, please call the Planning Office at 301-279-3331. If the student is not a U.S. citizen and has not attended a U.S. school continuously for the past two years, please contact the International Student Admissions Office at 301-230-0686 to begin the enrollment process.
All students (new or re-entering MCPS) must provide verification of age, identity, residency and immunizations.
* Ages 5-21
Children age 5 by December 31st and not age 21 on the first day of school are eligible for enrollment.
* Identity
The parent enrolling the student must present a picture ID and proof of relationship to student.
Anyone trying to enroll a child other than parent or legal guardian must complete MCPS Form 335-73:"Determination of Residency and Tuition Status" and contact the Residency Compliance Office at 301-315-7324.
* Residency in Montgomery County
If homeowner, provide copy of current property tax bill. A copy can be obtained from Montgomery County Department of Finance at 240-777-8950 or at www.dat.state.md.us,
If renter, provide copy of current (less than 1 year old) lease. If lease is more than 1 year old, provide copy of lease and a current utility bill,
If living in shared housing, provide notarized MCPS form 355-74:"Shared Housing Disclosure" and either a copy of the current property tax bill of homeowner or copy of lease of renter with whom student and parent are living and three other appropriate supporting documents.
Anyone who is not a resident of Montgomery County must complete MCPS Form 335-73:"Determination of Residency and Tuition Status" and contact the Residency Compliance Office at 301-315-7324.
* IMMUNIZATIONS - FULL COMPLIANCE
Maryland Immunization Certificate 896 or computer-generated printout from doctor's office.
Parent/guardian will need to complete and sign MCPS Form 560-*24:"New Student Information" and MCPS Form 550-2:"Authorization to Request/Release Student Records." |
