ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Current Georgia Residents
By state law, children must be 5 by September 1 of the school year in order to enroll in kindergarten during that school year.

Children Moving from other States or Countries
Children who were legal residents of another state or country for a period of two years immediately prior to moving to Georgia and who were legally enrolled in a public, state/regional or equivalently accredited kindergarten are eligible for enrollment in kindergarten if the child is 5 by December 31.

 

ARE YOU READY TO START KINDERGARTEN!!!!!!

 ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS EXCITED AND READY TO MEET YOU! 

            
Your zoned school. Contact or check out your zoned schools website for more information.

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WHAT IS MY ZONED SCHOOL?

Click here to locate your zoned school. If you have any questions, please call or email the Department of Student Assignment & Records at 404.802.2233 or Facility Services at 404-802-3731.

 

HOW TO ENROLL IN KINDERGARTEN

Visit your zoned school during Kindergarten Roundup week with the important documents listed below.Your child’s enrollment will be delayed if you do not bring the required documents. Allow plenty of time to fill out forms.

PARENT GUIDE TO KINDERGARTEN READINESS

 

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO COMPLETE ENROLLMENT

 

ENROLLMENT FORM

Students new to APS (entering Kindergarten students and students coming to APS from other school districts, private schools or charter schools) should complete an enrollment form.

 

Click here for Enrollment Forms  ENROLLMENT FORMS 

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

The person enrolling a student should present proper identification. This identification may include a driver’s license, a state identification card, a passport, or other official photo identification, such as an ID card obtained through an official government agency or consulate.

 

PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN THE ATTENDANCE ZONE

The person enrolling a student should provide proof of residency in the attendance zone. 

 

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Certified birth certificate of the student. Parent/legal guardian should bring the original birth certificate to enroll a first time kindergarten student.

 

GEORGIA CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION
By state law, a valid certificate of immunization or a notarized statement of religious exemption is required for enrollment. The certificate of immunization must be completed by the health department or your private physician. A valid immunization form 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 should be noted on the immunization form with a current date of expiration. 

 

CERTIFICATE OF VISION, HEARING AND DENTAL EXAM
This information should be obtained within the last year and should be on the designated Georgia Form.  This form is available from the health department or your physician and 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.

 

PROOF OF LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP
Proof of Legal Guardianship is required for enrollment if the enrolling adult is not the birth parent. To learn more, contact Fulton County Probate Court at 404-613-4070.  The Probate Court is located at 136 Pryor Street SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Click here to visit the Fulton County Probate Court's web page.

PROOF OF LEGAL CUSTODY
If legal custody of a child is split between two parents, in ADDITION to the documents listed above, you must also attach a certified copy of the most recent court order identifying each parent’s respective award of physical custody. You are responsible to immediately inform the school of any changes to the court order.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 
Students will be asked for a social security number at the time of enrollment. The lack of or objection to providing a social security number will not prevent the student from being enrollment.  Students should not be denied enrollment due to lack of a social security number. Parents and legal guardian request an exemption from providing a social security number

 

HELPFUL INFORMATION

PRE- KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Atlanta Public Schools has a full day pre-kindergarten program. Students registering for pre-kindergarten must be four years of age on or before September 1.  For more information, visit APS PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM.

Helpful Links

 

Georgia High School Association

Interdistrict School Choice

GaDOE Special Needs Scholarship

Title 1, Part A, Public School Choice

 

Student Assignment & Records

130 Trinity Avenue – 2^ndFloor

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Phone: 404-802-2233

Fax: 404-802-1203

StudentAssignment@atlantapublicschools.us