School boundary maps are available in the reference section of every Montgomery County library. See also the links listed at the left. According to Maryland law, every child between the ages of five and 16 must attend school. All children who will be five years old on or before December 31 must attend school in either a licensed private or public school kindergarten. Parents or guardians who want an exemption to the law must complete an Exemption to Kindergarten Attendance form at their local school prior to the first day of school.
Registration takes place at the local elementary or secondary school.
Parents registering their children for the first time in a Montgomery County public school should bring the child's birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security number, and proof of county residency. Students who have attended school elsewhere should bring the latest report card from their previous school. If homeowner, copy of current property tax bill. Shared Housing Disclosure and either a copy of the current property tax bill of homeowner or copy of lease of renter with whom student and parent are living and other supporting documents. Immunizations A physical examination is required for students entering Maryland public schools for the first time or transferring from a private school.