Enrolling a Student in School
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Who is eligible to attend Carroll County Public Schools?
Students age 5 through 20, who have not already earned a high school diploma, satisfied graduation requirements for a diploma, or completed high school educational requirements in a foreign country are eligible to attend CCPS if the student resides in Carroll County on a full time basis with their custodial parent or court appointed legal guardian. Eligible students, age 18 or older, who are living on their own may be eligible to enroll in school. Those students shall contact the Student Services Department at 410-751-3120 for further assistance.
-A student must be four years old by Sept. 1st to enroll in pre-kindergarten
- A student must be five years old by Sept.1st to enroll in kindergarten
-A student must be six years old by Sept. 1st to enroll in first grade
In limited and specific circumstances a kindergarten student may be eligible for an early entrance or a delayed entrance into kindergarten. Please see the Student Services Manual, Sec. I, IV for more information.
- What school will my child attend?
Each school serves a particular community. To determine what school serves a specific address, contact the Transportation Department at 410-751-3229.
- Who can enroll a child in school?
Only the biological parent, custodial parent, or court appointed legal guardian may enroll a child in school. A step parent, other relative, or non-relative shall not enroll a child. If you are the non-custodial parent, you must have a notarized statement from the custodial parent granting permission for the child to live with you, as well as, grant permission for you to enroll the child in school and make educational/medical decisions for the child. If you are not the biological/custodial parent or court appointed legal guardian, contact the Student Services Department at 410-751-3120 to inquire about enrolling a student.
- Where do I register my child for school?
Registration takes place at your local school. Please call ahead to schedule an enrollment appointment. You will need to personally appear to register your child, complete an enrollment form, and other required documentation. You will need to bring proof of age, proof of residency, and proof of immunizations to the enrollment appointment.
- What documents are required to enroll a child in school?
All students must have legal proof of age, proof of residency, and proof of immunizations in order to enroll in school.
Proof of Age- You must provide one of the following documents:
Birth certificate/Birth Registration Notice;
Hospital certificate;
Physician's certificate (signed statement by the physician or midwife who was in attendance at birth, as to the date of birth shown on their records);
Baptismal or church certification;
Parents affidavit (with prior approval);
Passport/Visa;
Official school record ( if mailed, faxed, or if hand carried and date of birth confirmed by phone from sending school);
Official court document indicating child's birth date;
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the Student Services Department at 410-751-3120 for further assistance.
Proof of Residency- You must provide one of the following documents:
-A signed lease/rental agreement on a home/apartment in which the parent/legal guardian is currently residing;
-A current rent receipt (dated within 60 days);
-A recent bill for a service delivered to the residence (electric, cable, water, sewer, land-line phone, trash, etc.- dated within 60 days);
-A mortgage statement/bill (dated within 60 days);
-A signed settlement document (dated within 60 days);
-A property tax bill from the current fiscal year indicating "primary residence";
-A Deed (must show house # and street name);
-A notarized Residence Verification Statement accompanied by an acceptable proof of residence, as indicated above, for the owner/leasee of the property;
-A signed contract on a home being built in Carroll County for families with approved non-resident or out of district status. Must be followed with another acceptable form of residence once the family moves into the county or school district.
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the Student Services Department at 410-751-3120 for further assistance.
Proof of Immunization- You must provide one of the following documents:
-Official Health Clinic/Physician's record with student's name and date of birth;
-DHMH 896 (Record of Immunization), completed and signed by a representative of the health clinic/physician's office.
-Official Record of Immunizations from another state with required information. Immunization Record must indicate month, day and year of immunizations.
The school nurse will review the record to determine if your child's immunizations meet current requirements.
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the Student Services Department at 410-751-3120 for further assistance.
- Where can I obtain an Enrollment Form?
You may access the form via the link below or obtain a form from the school. Please note- the Enrollment Form may be completed in advance but must be signed in the presence of an Enrollment Officer or the School Registrar. Please call the appropriate school to schedule an enrollment appointment.
- What additional documentation is needed when a student transfers from one school to another?
Please bring a current copy of your child's class schedule, report card, and an official transcript if applicable. If the student is transferring from a Maryland public school, please bring a Maryland Transfer Record from the current school.
- How do I enroll a Homeless child?
Please contact the Student Services Department at 410-751-3120 for assistance in enrolling the student in school.
- How do I enroll a student who is in State Supervised Care?
Please contact the Student Services Department at 410-751-3120 for assistance in enrolling the student in school.
- What is the Compulsory Attendance Law?
Maryland State Law requires that, "each child who resides in this State and is five years old or older and under sixteen shall attend a public school regularly during the entire school year."
In lieu of attending public school, a student may attend private school or be home schooled by a parent/legal guardian. For more information about home schooling, contact 410-751-3109.
- How do I obtain information about the Adult Education Services such as: the General Education Diploma (GED), the External Diploma Program (EDP), adult basic education or English Language Learner programs?
The Carroll Community College Adult Education program provides educational services to persons age 16 and older. You may contact the program at 410-386-2550 or go to their website at http://carrollcc.edu/courses/noncredit/adult_ed/default.asp
