How To Enroll Your Child in Kennedy

Determine the student's eligibility

Children age 5 by October 31, 2004 and not age 21 on the first day of school are eligible for enrollment. Age and attendance requirements. 
If the child is not a U.S. citizen and has not attended a U.S. school continuously for the past two years, or is a U.S. citizens who has been attending a non-U.S. school overseas, contact the International Student Admissions office at 301-230-0686. 
If the child does not live with a parent, legal guardian, or certified relative, contact the Enrollment and Attendance Compliance office at 301-315-7324. 

Identify and Contact Kennedy

Registration takes place at the child's local school. To determine what school serves a specific address, call the Department of Planning and Capital Programming at 301-279-3331 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays or use the School Assignment Locator online. To find out information on Kennedy and other schools in the area, refer to the School-odex.

Verify age, identity, residency, and immunization compliance

Parents registering their children for the first time in a Montgomery County public school must provide proof of age, identity, county residency and immunizations, unless homeless. Required immunizations must be completed within 20 days of registration. Students who have previously attended school should bring the latest report card, if available. Students receiving special education services should bring a copy of the current Individualized Education Program (IEP). 
Examples of acceptable verification documentation 
Maryland Immunization Requirements 

Questions and Concerns:

If you have any questions or concerns you can contact Kennedy’s counseling office or review MSDE: Questions About School Enrollment.
 
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