Registration

If you are planning to enroll your student at Takoma Park Middle School, there are certain documents you must both bring with you and complete before your student can attend school. The lists below are provided to help make the registration process as easy as possible. Any questions regarding registration should be directed to the Guidance Office and Ms. Marci Ponton, our registrar. Please call for an appointment: (301) 650-6460.

See the 2008-2009 Course Bulletin

What to bring to enroll a new student:

• Your current property tax bill or settlement sheet if you own or your lease if you rent. Older documents must be accompanied by a current utility bill (electric, gas, or water) in the parent or legal guardian's name. If the person enrolling the student is not his/her parent, the family is referred to the Residency and Tuition Office (301) 929-2025.

• Student's birth certificate. Students not United States citizens must call the International Student Admission Office at (301) 230-0686 to begin the enrollment process.

• Student's immunization record

• Name and mailing address of last school attended by student

• Most recent report card

• Student transfer card if student is coming from a Maryland or Washington, DC public school

• A copy of the IEP if student receives special education services

The parent or legal guardian of the student must complete and sign the following:

• New Student Information Form (560-24)

• Emergency Information Form (565-1)

• Authorization to Request/Release Student Records Form (550-2)

• Takoma Park Middle School Registration Form for the designated grade level. This form is on the last page of each grade level's registration packet available through the counseling office.

Please note that new students enrolling in July and August are also required to complete the summer reading assignment.

If the student wants to participate in any extracurricular activities, the Extracurricular Activity Form must be completed and the fee paid. Remittance and mailing instructions are on the bottom of the form.

The MCPS policy for enrollment of students is available on the MCPS web site in Adobe Acrobat form (Acrobat Reader can be obtained free through Adobe)