Listed below are answers to the most commonly asked DCPS policy questions. Additional policy information can be found in the Contents listed on the left. DCPS Facilities Registration Students should register at the school they plan to attend.
Students are guaranteed placement at their neighborhood school.
If you move during the school year and need to transfer your child from one neighborhood school to another, you must also obtain permission for the transfer from the principal of the new school. Back to top Residency Requirements You must prove that you and your child are residents of the District of Columbia if you are enrolling your child in D.C. Public Schools for the first time, transferring your child to a new school or do not have proof of residency on file at your child's current school. If you have more than one child in the same school, you do not have to provide documents for each child. If you have children in different schools, you must provide documentation at each school. You must have three documents on file in the school office showing that you are a District of Columbia resident.