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Online enrollment is now open for students NEW to Frederick County Public Schools for the 2022-23 school year!
Parents may enroll their child in FCPS by clicking here in English or here in Spanish. You will be prompted to create an account prior to beginning the enrollment process.
Please note, parents/guardians of existing FCPS students who will be changing schools within the county for next school year may begin to process in-county transfers using the online portal as well.
Additional information is online at https://www.fcps.org/student-services/enrolling-a-student.
All new enrollments, including pre-kindergarten (pre-k) and kindergarten, occur online in a secure virtual environment.
Those enrolling a child also upload required documents and photo identification online. Required enrollment documents are as follows:
Pre-kindergarten The FCPS pre-kindergarten program is a state-funded program for 4-year-old children who meet the following eligibility requirements:
Otherwise, applying for an FCPS public pre-kindergarten program, regardless of the time of year, DOES NOT automatically guarantee enrollment. Every attempt is made to provide space for as many children as possible, but because of funding restrictions, spaces are limited. In order for an application to be considered, all appropriate information must be completed and accompanied by ALL required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be processed and may affect a child’s placement.
For more information about eligibility and applications for prekindergarten, please visit https://www.fcps.org/academics/prekindergarten.
Inclusive Pre-K Peer Applications FCPS offers a unique pre-kindergarten program in inclusive special education classes. These classes are available at 14 FCPS locations and educate all students using pre-academic standards while implementing Individualized Education Plans for eligible children who have been identified with a disability. Inclusive Pre-K classes are available for 3- and 4-year old students who will attend half-day sessions. Students must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, and transportation is not provided. Students may attend any school location, regardless of residence.
The application process is open, and students will be selected via an FCPS lottery process. Please visit https://www.fcps.org/student-services/enrolling-a-student for details. .
Families that speak a language other than English or who have children that speak a language other than English: Please call the FCPS International Office at 240-236-8761 (or for Spanish 240-236-8762) to be directed to the appropriate person for registration.
Early Entrance to Kindergarten Families interested in learning more about the process of applying for early entrance to kindergarten: Please see updates and application information at https://www.fcps.org/academics/kindergarten-early-entrance
For more information about enrolling students, please visit: https://www.fcps.org/student-services/enrolling-a-student.