4-Step Registration Process

1. 1  

   Determine Eligibility

   Children age 5 by September 1 on the first day of school are eligible for enrollment.

   Age and Attendance Requirements

   Contact International Admissions and Enrollment at 240-740-4500 to begin the enrollment process when:

   • The student is age 7 or older by September 1 and has not attended school within the U.S. or a U.S. accredited school (i.e., Department of Defense school or an accredited American International school in a foreign country) within the past two years, or
   • The student does not live with a parent or legal guardian.

    
2. 2  

   How would you Like to Register?

   1. Online
   1. You will need to create a ParentVue account here.
   2. If you have questions about online registration, here are helpful tips on how to Get Started with Kindergarten Online Registration  
   2. Paper Forms  
   1. Please contact your school directly. You can determine which school is assigned to your address by using the School Assignment Locator.

    
3. 3  

   Important Documents

   1. Proof of Residency
   2. Identification
   3. Birth documents
   4. Health Forms

   Parents registering their children for the first time in a Montgomery County public school must provide proof of county residency, identity, age and immunizations, unless homeless. Required immunizations must be completed within 20 days of registration.

   Students who have previously attended school should bring their latest report card, if available. Students receiving special education services should bring a copy of the current Individualized Education Program (IEP).

   Examples of acceptable verification documentation  

4. 4  

   School Contact

   1. Making an Appointment

   Kindergarten Orientation is traditionally held in the spring of each year and includes both an opportunity to complete registration paperwork and meet school staff as families become acquainted with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and each child’s assigned school. For the 2024-2025 school year, registration sessions will be held in person beginning March 18, 2024. Schools will share further information about Kindergarten Orientation with families who have registered their children for kindergarten.

   Families moving into Montgomery County during the sum¬mer should register their children as soon as possible. School offices are open year-round. It is recommended that you contact the school and schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

   List of schools

   MCPS has boundaries that determine your child’s home school. To determine which school serves your neighborhood, use the School Assignment Tool. You can also call the Boundary Information Line at 240-314-4700, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.

   1. Enrollment Confirmation

   Families who have elected to register for kindergarten online should expect to receive a confirmation email from the school in about a week, depending on the volume of registrations being processed.