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FCPS provides free public education to eligible Frederick County students ages 4-21. Students are assigned to schools based on their home location. Children who attend a childcare center may attend the school that serves the center, with out-of-district approval, unless it is closed to out-of-district students due to overcrowding or is in its first year of operation (the latest Closed Schools List).

Steps for Enrolling a Student in Frederick County Public Schools

Find your school

Gather your documents

Required documents for registration

  • Proof of child's date of birth (please provide one of the following: birth certificate, physician's certificate, hospital certificate, baptismal or church certificate, parent's affidavit, or passport/visa).
  • Proof of residency (please provide one the following: a signed settlement agreement and deed, a signed lease/rental agreement on a home/apartment, a property tax bill, a current utility bill for water, gas, electric, or cable).
    • Often a parent/guardian and child do not own or rent the home in which they live.  If this is your case, then the person who actually owns or rents the home must provide the same proof of residency as listed above (a signed settlement agreement and deed, a signed lease/rental agreement on a home/apartment, a property tax bill, a current utility bill for water, gas, electric, or cable) and must complete and have notarized the FCPS Parent Residence Affidavit Multi-Family form.
  • Department of Health and Mental Hygiene form 896 Immunization Certificate or other proof of immunizations (view the complete immunization schedule).**

Additional documents (can be submitted at a later date)

  • Documentation of a recent physical exam, recorded on the Maryland Schools Record of Physical Examination. If your child's last physical exam was more than 9 months prior to the start of school, you may wait to submit the form until this year's exam is completed. NOTE: This is not the same documentation required to participate in Athletics programs. Please refer to the Athletics Section for more information**
  • Parent photo identification.
  • Copy of your high school transcript(s) and/or report card(s) from all previous high schools attended (for students enrolling in a FCPS high school). NOTE: This helps the school counseling staff schedule your student in the appropriate courses and course levels.

** If you are unable to upload the required enrollment documentation you may deliver those items to your child’s school or via US mail to your student’s assigned school building. Please be sure that your student’s name is visible on the document.

Register your student & upload your documents

To enroll your student for School Year 2026 starting August 20, 2025

To enroll your student for School Year 2025 starting August 21, 2024

* If you are unable to enroll your student using our online portal, you may download an official FCPS Enrollment Form and return to your student’s school.

Wait for Confirmation

  • A representative from your school will reach out to you to complete the enrollment process and ensure that all necessary documents have been provided, after complete submission.  If you are not contacted after 5 business days, reach out to the school where you registered your child.

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