Contact your home elementary school for the specific dates of kindergarten orientation. Kindergarten Orientation dates by each school will be made available in July 2021. If there is a physical examination record already on file, it will not be necessary to arrange for another). Verification that your child has had a physical examination no more than nine months before or six months after enrollment.

Use this LINK to find the list of vaccinations your child needs for kindergarten enrollment. The school community health nurse will let you know if the immunization information needs to be updated. You can use Maryland Immunization Certificate 896 or a computer-generated immunization record.

Health records: you will need to have immunizations from your child’s doctor and a health inventory form filled out by the doctor.

Your legal identification and proof of relationship to your child, such as a photo ID from the parent enrolling the child.

Proof of birth or other proof of age: birth certificate, passport, or hospital certificate.Please let your home elementary school know f you are in a shared housing situation where your name is not on those documents or you can refer to the MCPS website for the Shared Housing form and required documents. If your lease is more than one year old, you will need to submit a utility bill (electric or gas). Proof of residence in Montgomery County: lease, deed, or tax bill.

When you enroll your kindergartener for school you will need to provide key pieces of documentation. If you are new to MCPS or new to your school, please contact your neighborhood elementary school directly and they will be happy to help you. Elementary Schools have been sharing information with their school communities.

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