DCPS is committed to ensuring that all families and scholars are equipped with the tools necessary to have a successful and productive school year. This toolkit is a “one-stop shop” that provides enrollment, academic, and community resources for all families.

Enrollment Resources

Use the resources below to enroll your child in a DCPS school. For more info, visit enrolldcps.dc.gov.

Download Individual Enrollment Forms

• Complete Enrollment Packet SY 18-19 - English^[PDF]
• Complete Enrollment Packet SY 18-19 - Amharic^[PDF]
• Complete Enrollment Packet SY18-19 - Chinese^[PDF]
• Complete Enrollment Packet SY 18-19 - French^[PDF]
• Complete Enrollment Packet SY18-19- Spanish^[PDF]
• Complete Enrollment Packet SY 18-19 - Vietnamese^[PDF]

Enrollment and Lottery Handbook

• SY18-19 DCPS Enrollment and Lottery Handbook - English^[PDF]
• SY18-19 DCPS Enrollment and Lottery Handbook - Amharic^[PDF]
• SY18-19 DCPS Enrollment and Lottery Handbook - Chinese^[PDF]
• SY18-19 DCPS Enrollment and Lottery Handbook - French^[PDF]
• SY18-19 DCPS Enrollment and Lottery Handbook - Spanish^[PDF]
• SY18-19 DCPS Enrollment and Lottery Handbook - Vietnamese^[PDF]

 

DCPS Policies

Learn more about DCPS policies, academic standards, and programs.

• Special Education Programs and Resource Guide
• Medication and Treatment in School Forms
• Pre-K to Graduation Policies on Attendance, Promotion, Secondary Grading, and Graduation

 

Calendars

Use these calendars to stay up-to-date on happenings within DC Public Schools. Dates and times are subject to change, so please check back often.

Printable DCPS Calendars 2018-2019

• DCPS Printable Calendar- English^[PDF]
• DCPS Printable Calendar- Amharic^[PDF]
• DCPS Printable Calendar- Chinese^[PDF]
• DCPS Printable Calendar- French^[PDF]
• DCPS Printable Calendar- Spanish^[PDF]
• DCPS Printable Calendar- Vietnamese^[PDF]

Traditional Calendar 2018-2019

• English DCPS SY18-19 TY Calendar^[PDF] 
• Amharic DCPS SY18-19 TY Calendar^[PDF]
• Chinese DCPS SY18-19 TY Calendar^[PDF]
• French DCPS SY18-19 TY Calendar^[PDF]
• Spanish DCPS SY18-19 TY Calendar^[PDF]
• Vietnamese DCPS SY18-19 TY Calendar^[PDF]

Extended Year Calendar 2018-2019

• English DCPS SY18-19 EY Calendar^[PDF]
• Amharic DCPS SY18-19 EY Calendar^[PDF]
• Chinese DCPS SY18-19 EY Calendar^[PDF]
• French DCPS SY18-19 EY Calendar^[PDF]
• Spanish DCPS SY18-19 EY Calendar^[PDF]
• Vietnamese DCPS SY18-19 EY Calendar^[PDF]

Extended Year Schools:

• Garfield Elementary School
• H.D. Cooke Elementary School
• Hart Middle School
• Hendley Elementary School
• Johnson Middle School
• Kelly Miller Middle School
• King Elementary School
• Luke C. Moore High School
• Randle Highlands Elementary School
• Raymond Education Campus
• Roosevelt STAY High School
• Thomas Elementary School
• Turner Elementary School

 

Additional Resources for Parents/Families

Learn more about programs and resources to support parents and families of DCPS students.

• Afterschool Programming: Resources for Working Families
• Back to School Night
• Free and Reduced-priced Meals (FARM) Application
• How to Register Your Student for Afterschool^[PDF]
• Kids Ride Free (KRF) Program
• Parent's Guide to Student Success
• School Supply List
• Supports for English Learners (ELs)

 

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Transition Week

First Day of Pre-K at Extended Year Schools:

Thursday, August 16, 2018

• Children in PK3 and PK4 will start on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the following schools:
  • Garfield
  • H.D. Cooke
  • Hendley
  • King
  • Randle Highlands
  • Raymond
  • Thomas
  • Turner
• Children in Kindergarten and up will start on Monday, August 13, 2018.

First Day of Pre-K at Most Traditional Year Schools:

Thursday, August 23, 2018

• Children in PK3 and PK4 will start on Thursday, August 23, 2018
• Contact the following schools for their first day of PK:
  • Capitol Hill Montessori
  • Eaton
  • Key
  • Lafayette
  • Murch
  • Oyster-Adams
  • Shepherd
• Children in Kindergarten and up will start on Monday, August 20, 2018.

 

District Support for Families

Explore offices and initiatives created by the Mayor to assist residents.

• Mayor's Back to School Events
• Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
• Mayor's Office on African Affairs
• Mayor's Office on African American Affairs
• Mayor's Office on Community Affairs
• Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs-Community Relations and Outreach
• Resources for Homeless Women and Families