About PGCPS

Register for School

Enroll by School or Apply to a Program

Enroll in Your Neighborhood School

Students in grades K-12 have a guaranteed seat at the general education program in their neighborhood school.

Specialty Programs

Specialty Programs are themed educational programs available by an application/lottery process during certain time periods each year.

Public Charter Schools

Charter schools may implement instructional programs and curriculum standards that may be different than other traditional public schools. There is a specific time period every year to apply for these schools.

Enroll by Grade

Birth - Prekindergarten

Kindergarten - Grade 5

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9 - 12

Enrollment for Special Situations

A Relative Caring for a Child Due to Serious Family Hardship (Kinship Care)

Home Schooling

The Home Schooling Office provides support for parents and ensures that children receive regular and thorough instruction.

International Students

For students born outside the United States, who speaks a second language at home (for ELO screening), or whose most school records come from a school outside the U.S.

McKinney Vento Program - Homeless Education

The McKinney-Vento Program removes barriers and provides that homeless children and youth have the right to a free and appropriate public education.

Return to School

Students in State- Supervised Care

A child who is in custody of, committed to, or otherwise placed by the local Department of Social Services, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Juvenile Services, or private placement agency licensed by the Social Services Administration is in state-supervised care (Foster Care).

How to withdraw a student

State Law on Compulsory Attendance

According to Maryland law (7-301: Compulsory Attendance), every child between the ages of 5 and 17 must attend school. All children who will be 5 years old by September 1 of any given year must attend school in either a licensed private or public school Kindergarten that year. Maryland recognizes home instruction as an alternative to public school enrollment as a means of meeting the compulsory school attendance law (more on home schooling).

Exceptions to compulsory attendance for kindergarten-eligible students

For kindergarten-eligible students, state law allows for three exceptions to the attendance requirement: for immaturity; for attendance in a licensed child-care center; or for attendance in a registered family day-care home. Parents or guardians who want an exemption to the law for their kindergarten-eligible child must complete a Request for Waiver and submit it to the Office of Pupil Accounting. Questions about this process should be directed to [email protected] or 301-952-6300.