Online Registration

Families of students who are brand new and have never attended a GCPS school should begin by completing the district's online registration process. Access the online registration from this link. 

Obtain a Change of Status Form

The GCPS school from which the student is withdrawing will provide the Change of Status form (along with a withdrawal form) to the family requesting the change.

Parents of students transferring from one GCPS school to another will complete the Change of Status Form, submitting it along with proper documentation to the new GCPS school.

Proof of Student’s Age 

Present one of the following:

• A certified copy of a birth certificate
• A federal, state, county, or school document with date of birth.
  Examples include a certified, hospital-issued birth record or birth certificate; military ID; valid driver’s license; passport; adoption record; religious record, signed by an authorized religious official; official school transcript; official immigration documentation; or affidavit of age sworn by parent/guardian or other authorized person accompanied by a certificate of age signed by a licensed, practicing physician which states the physician has examined the child and believes the age, as stated in the affidavit, is substantially correct.
  For a fee, parents can order a birth certificate for a child born in Georgia through the state’s ROVER service. http://gta.georgia.gov/rover 
  
  

Proof of Authorized Person to Enroll

The following persons are authorized to enroll students:

• Parent (natural or adoptive)
• Legal guardian
• Grandparent with a properly executed power of attorney for the care of a minor child
• Kinship caregiver with a properly executed Kinship Caregiver Affidavit
• Foster parent appointed by a state agency
• Sponsor for approved International Exchange Program 

The person authorized to enroll should present one of the following:

• Driver’s license
• State identification card
• Passport
• Other official photo identification 
  
  

Provide Proof of Residency

Present one from List A and one from List B to show that a family lives in the attendance zone.

List A: Present one of the following (must include address):

• Non-contingent sales contract
• Current lease/rental agreement
• Current residential property tax statement or bill
• Current warranty or quit claim deed
• Current home purchase agreement
• Current homeowner’s insurance policy 

List B: Present one of the following:

• Current water bill
• Current electric bill

Residency Affidavit: If the student’s family is residing in the home or apartment of another individual, the following is necessary for enrollment:

1. The individual with whom the student's parents/guardian is residing must accompany the parent to the school to provide identification, and proof of residency.
   
   
2. Notarized third-person affidavit of residency (available at school) including: 
   1. Signature of person with whom the family is living,
   2. Signature of parent/legal guardian of student, and
   3. Apartment manager’s signature, if applicable.
      
      
3. Two forms of Proof of Residency for person with whom family is living (See Proof of Residency section. Present one from each list.)
   
   
4. One piece of business mail in the parent/legal guardian’s name with the address of the home or apartment in which the student is residing. (This must be provided within 30 days of enrollment.)
   

Reenrolling Student

Students who have previously attended a GCPS school at any point in their academic career already have a student ID number and are considered re-enrolling students.

You will need to provide the school with copies of the following documents: 

Proof of Student’s Age 

Present one of the following:

• A certified copy of a birth certificate
• A federal, state, county, or school document with date of birth.
  Examples include a certified, hospital-issued birth record or birth certificate; military ID; valid driver’s license; passport; adoption record; religious record, signed by an authorized religious official; official school transcript; official immigration documentation; or affidavit of age sworn by parent/guardian or other authorized person accompanied by a certificate of age signed by a licensed, practicing physician which states the physician has examined the child and believes the age, as stated in the affidavit, is substantially correct.
  For a fee, parents can order a birth certificate for a child born in Georgia through the state’s ROVER service. http://gta.georgia.gov/rover 
  
  

Proof of Authorized Person to Enroll

The following persons are authorized to enroll students:

• Parent (natural or adoptive)
• Legal guardian
• Grandparent with a properly executed power of attorney for the care of a minor child
• Kinship caregiver with a properly executed Kinship Caregiver Affidavit
• Foster parent appointed by a state agency
• Sponsor for approved International Exchange Program 

The person authorized to enroll should present one of the following:

• Driver’s license
• State identification card
• Passport
• Other official photo identification 
  
  

Provide Proof of Residency

Present one from List A and one from List B to show that a family lives in the attendance zone.

List A: Present one of the following (must include address):

• Non-contingent sales contract
• Current lease/rental agreement
• Current residential property tax statement or bill
• Current warranty or quit claim deed
• Current home purchase agreement
• Current homeowner’s insurance policy 

List B: Present one of the following:

• Current water bill
• Current electric bill

Residency Affidavit: If the student’s family is residing in the home or apartment of another individual, the following is necessary for enrollment:

1. The individual with whom the student's parents/guardian is residing must accompany the parent to the school to provide identification, and proof of residency.
   
   
2. Notarized third-person affidavit of residency (available at school) including: 
   1. Signature of person with whom the family is living,
   2. Signature of parent/legal guardian of student, and
   3. Apartment manager’s signature, if applicable.
      
      
3. Two forms of Proof of Residency for person with whom family is living (See Proof of Residency section. Present one from each list.)
   
   
4. One piece of business mail in the parent/legal guardian’s name with the address of the home or apartment in which the student is residing. (This must be provided within 30 days of enrollment.)
   
   

Immunization/ Health Certificates 

• Valid certificate of immunization (Ga. Health Dept. Form #3231), or a notarized Affidavit of Religious Exemption (Department of Health Form #2208 – available from the local school) is required for enrollment. The certificate of immunization must be completed by the health department or your health care provider. A valid Form #3231 must be marked with either “Date of Expiration” or as “Complete for School Attendance.” (A certificate marked with a “Date of Expiration” expires on the date indicated. A current certificate must be submitted within 30 days of expiration.) A medical exemption, if applicable, should be noted on Form #3231 with a current date of expiration.
• Vision, Hearing, Dental and Nutrition Screening (Ga. Health Dept. Form #3300, rev. 2013), available from the health department or your doctor/dentist. Letters from appropriate healthcare professionals and out-of-state certificates are acceptable, if completed within the last 12 months and stapled to the state form.
  
  

Previous School Records

• Report cards or official school transcript
• Withdrawal form from previous school
• Discipline records for students enrolling in grades 7-12

New international students must visit the International Newcomers Center (INC) BEFORE you can enroll at our school. Please visit their website for more information and to schedule an appointment. You may also schedule an appointment by calling 678-985-5200.