Enrollment in Prince William County Public Schools

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Virginia Department of Education Enrollment Requirements

Prince William County Public Schools Enrollment Requirements (PDF)

Prince William County Public Schools Residency Requirements (PDF)

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HOW TO ENROLL YOUR STUDENT

 

STEP 1: FIND YOUR ZONED SCHOOL

Parents should enroll their child in school as soon as they arrive in Prince William County. Use the Find Your School tool to locate your school or call the Planning Office at 703.791.7312.

STEP 2: CONTACT THE SCHOOL TO MAKE A REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT

Parents of children whose primary language is not English should call Central Registration (703.791.2727 or 703.491.8432) for an appointment. Central Registration provides registration, assessment, and orientation for speakers of languages other than English. For more information, visit the Central Registration web page.

STEP 3: ASSEMBLE DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENT

You must bring:

1. Your student's original birth certificate or certified copy (with a raised seal.) For purposes of official business you'll want to obtain a certified (raised seal) birth certificate from the Department of Public Health or Vital Records Office where the student's birth took place. This is also often described as an "official" copy (PDF). If you do not have a certified copy of your student's Virginia birth certificate please visit the Virginia Department of Health website for assistance.
   
   
2. A deed or lease for your home or a contract for a new home (if you do not have a deed, lease or contract please read Regulation 711-3 (PDF) for more information about documenting your residency in Prince William County).
   
   
3. Two additional documents to prove your residency selected from the following:
   
   Valid Virginia driver’s license with current address
   Car registration
   Utility bill or utility hook-up documentation
   Personal property tax bill
   Bank statement
   Payroll stub
   Voter registration
   Car or Homeowners Insurance policy statement or card
   Other documentary evidence sufficient to prove residency
   
   
4. Proof of Required Immunizations (PDF)
   
   
5. Negative results of a tuberculosis screening test for students who have been outside the United States or U.S. territories for three or more consecutive months during the five years prior to the registration date click here for more information (PDF)
   
   
6. A comprehensive physical examination for students in grades K-5 performed within 12 months prior to the date the student first enters public school click here for more information (PDF).
   
   
7. A copy of the current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students receiving special education services.
   
   
8. Custody documents, if applicable.
   
   

STEP 4: COMPLETE AND PRINT THE FORMS BELOW PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT IF POSSIBLE

Student Registration Form
English English(Fillable PDF) Spanish Urdu Arabic Vietnamese Korean

School Entrance HealthFormMCH 213G
School Entrance Health Form Instructions

Discipline Disclosure Form (this form must be signed at the registration appointment)
English English (Fillable PDF)
(click here for more information)

Tuberculosis Screening Form (only applicable if your student has been outside the United States for three or more consecutive months during the five years prior to the registration date)
Tuberculosis Screening Requirements and Forms, Regulation 723
Español— TB 723-4

You will complete additional forms once you arrive for your registration appointment.

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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

If you are a non-parent or non-resident enrolling a student in a Prince William County Public School please click below for helpful information:
Residency Information (PDF)
Tuition (PDF)
Resolution of Conflicts Between Parents Over School Issues.(PDF)

The tuition rate for the 2016-2017 school year is:
Out of State - $11,231.00/year
In State - $5,735.00/year

If you are attempting to enroll a student who is homeless please see below for helpful information:

Please contact Richmond Hill, Homeless Education Liaison, at 703.791.7436 for further information. View Regulation 718-1, Students Experiencing Homelessness (PDF)

If you have additional questions about school enrollment you may contact your zoned school or Office of Student Services at 703.791.7257.