Online Registration is Open for New Students in Grades 1-12

BEGIN ONLINE REGISTRATION

After clicking on the Begin Registration Process button above, please be sure to select the correct school year (2023-2024 for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR) in the registration portal.

Online Registration is now open to enroll new HCPSS -PreK - 12 students for the 2023-2024 school year. *IF YOUR STUDENT IS ALREADY A PHELPS LUCK STUDENT, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE A REGISTRATION!*

Guide to Online Registration for New Students

Grades 1-12

If you would like to register your child (new students only), please complete the online registration by clicking the “Begin Online Registration” button above. While completing the online registration form, you should also upload the required documents. 

Gather Documentation

Having all your documentation prepared in advance of registration will keep the process moving quickly. If you are missing documentation, your registration will be denied.

 Student Identification Documentation

• Student’s evidence of birth (birth certificate, passport/visa, physician’s certificate, baptismal or church certification, hospital certificate, parent/s affidavit or birth registration.)
• Proof of parental relationship, custody, or guardianship. If applicable, bring legal proof of custody (court order).
• Any additional paperwork that may be necessary due to special living arrangements or circumstances.

Academic Documentation

• Student’s most recent grade report, transcript, report card from last school attended at time of withdrawal.
• Documentation of Special Education (IEP), 504, Psychological Report, or related services.

Parent Identification Documentation

• Parent picture ID: driver’s license, passport, MVA identification or other legal form of photographic identification.
• Signed original, current complete lease or complete deed with your address, valid dates and signatures.
• Current utility bill with name and address (non-cellular telephone, gas and electric, cable bill issued in the last 45 days.)

Health Documentation

• Student’s current proof of immunizations signed by physician. Learn more about the immunizations required for enrollment →
• Students who have never attended a Howard County public school have certain health documents to submit with their enrollment paperwork. Learn more about these forms and find additional forms for diabetic students, students with allergies, and student medications.

Kindergarten

Parents/guardians of children who will be five as of September 1, 2023, must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. 

 Note: Parents/guardians without access to a computer should contact their child’s school for assistance in completing the registration form.

 Prekindergarten

The HCPSS Pre-K program is a high-quality, full-day prekindergarten program. It is based on need.  If accepted, we will contact you to complete registration.  Students must be four years old by September 1, 2023, to be considered for enrollment in fall 2023. See specifics on Pre-K Program.