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Student Registration

Welcome to Rockdale County Public Schools!
(para traducir esta página al español, haga clic aquí o haga clic en "Language" en el parte superior de este página)

General Information: 770-918-6185
  Walk-up assistance is available Monday - Friday,
from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

(La asistencia sin cita está disponible de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a 10:30 a.m. y de 1:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m.)

Online registration only. Click the "OLR" button below to begin online registration. Please check your junk mail or spam folder if you completed the online registration and have not received a return email. 
(Solo hay registro en línea. Haga clic en el botón "OLR" para comenzar el registro en línea. Verifique su correo no deseado o carpeta de correo no deseado si completó el registro en línea y no ha recibido un correo electrónico de respuesta.) 

click here for Online Registration button


PDF iconRequired Documents to Register
PDF icon(Español) Documentos Requeridos para Registro

•  CLICK HERE for an affidavit of residence or Statement of Legal Residence form, when a contract or lease or rental agreement is not available (IMPORTANT: Affidavit must be signed by the LANDLORD or PROPERTY OWNER, not just an occupant/renter, and must be notarized).

•  For a change of address within Rockdale County, use your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account to update this information.

CLICK HERE for COVID-19 protocols, FAQs, testing, vaccination,  and more.

CLICK HERE to find the school attendance zone for your address.



1) Registration Online

For students new to Rockdale County, parents/guardians must fill out the online application (CLICK HERE). Please submit required documents and current proof of residence by uploading photos or scans of documents into the online registration form; make sure the photos or scans are clear and readable. (Best to use Firefox browser). 

2) Enrollment

Parents/guardians and students will be contacted by student registration personnel and personnel from the assigned school to enroll and receive class information, schedules, and other information unique to the school.





Who to Register

Parents of students new to Rockdale County must register online using the OLR button above.

Parents of current students moving within Rockdale County from one school attendance zone to another must update their change of address request in Infinite Campus Parent Portal and submit current proof of residency (2 items, see required documents below) to validate their change of address.

Students without a Fixed, Regular or Adequate Residence

The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This definition also includes:

  Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason.
  Children and youth who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, shelters.
  Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
  Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or
  Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumstances listed above.

If you feel that you meet the criteria or would like more information, please visit Homeless Education - Rockdale County Public Schools (CLICK HERE) or contact Kathia Brown at 770-761-1448.

Age Requirements

Pre-K - Child must be 4 years old by September 1st of the school year In order to enroll in a Georgia Pre-K class within RCPS. Click here for Pre-K program information.

Kindergarten - Child must be 5 years old by September 1st of the school year. See "FAQ"  at bottom of this page. Click here for kindergarten registration information.

First Grade - Child must be 6 years old by September 1st of the school year. See "FAQ" on  at bottom of this page.

Parents/Guardians

Parent's name must be listed on the birth certificate or have court-ordered proof of custody/guardianship.

Change of Address Within Rockdale County

All student address changes within RCPS must be validated by the Student Registration office. Please make changes through your Parent Portal by uploading current proof of residency (2 items, see "Required Documents, Current Proof of Residency" below on this page). The Student Registration office will process your request and you will receive an email confirmation. Change of Address requests sent by email will not be accepted.

Students Entering From Another County or State

If you are registering a child from out of state, please obtain their records (such as report card, transcript, discipline records) BEFORE your child's former school system closes (many school systems close completely over the summer and your child may not be able to start school in Georgia without those records).





Required Documents

PDF icon Printable PDF of required documents    (En Español: Documentos Requeridos)

In order to register your child for school, you will need the required documents listed below. 

PLEASE NOTE: All documents containing the child's name must match the name on the birth certificate.

1.  Current proof of residency
(REGISTRATION PROCESS CANNOT BEGIN WITHOUT THIS REQUIREMENT)

a. Current signed lease agreement OR
b. Current mortgage statement or property tax receipt OR
c. Statement of Legal Residence Form {Affidavit} *this requires the owner/landlord’s signature and notary. For an affidavit of residence form, click here.

PLUS one of the following:

d. Automobile registration with the same address
e. Current gas, electricity, or water bill with the same address

2.  Certified Birth Certificate showing the registering parent(s) name(s) OR court-ordered proof of custody/guardianship if you are not the birth parent. If you need further information about obtaining legal guardianship, please contact the Rockdale County Probate Court at (770) 278-7700.

3.  Social Security Card (or waiver) Printable PDF of SS waiver

4.  Form 3231 Georgia Certificate of Immunization (obtain from doctor's office or Rockdale County Health Department) (Georgia Department of Public Health information on Immunization for school attendance) Printable PDF of Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization

5.  Form 3300 (Certificate of Ear, Eye, and Dental Examination) (obtain from doctor's office or Rockdale County Health Department) (Georgia Department of Public Health information on immunization for school attendance)

6.  Photo ID of parent/guardian (government or state issued)

7.  Certified copy of your child’s transcript (grades 9-12) - Georgia Statute O.C.G.A. 20-2-670.
*We can request a copy of the transcript from the previous school system if the parent does not have this.

8.  Certified copy of your child’s discipline record (grades 6-12) - Georgia Statute O.C.G.A. 20-2-670. We will also need a copy of the withdrawal form.
*We can request a copy of discipline record from the previous school system if the parent does not have this.



Additional Information You May Need

•  If your child has a disability which requires special education, please submit a copy of your child's IEP.

•  If you are coming to Rockdale from another school system, please submit a copy of your child's records from the previous school. This would include a copy of the report card (Kindergarten - 8th grade) or transcript (9th - 12th grades).  Please obtain your child's records BEFORE your child's former school system closes.  Many school systems close completely over the summer and your child may not be able to start school in Georgia without those records.

•  If you are transferring within the county, please submit current proof of residency (2 items, see above) to your Parent Portal to validate the change of address. Changes of Address requests sent by email will not be accepted.







Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is my school attendance zone or the school my child is assigned to attend?
To find what schools are zoned for your address, click here (includes search function and Excel list to look up your address).


What if I change my address within the county?
All student address changes within RCPS must be validated by the Student Registration office. Please make changes through your Parent Portal and upload current proof of residency (proof of residency requires at least 2 items; See "Required Documents, Current Proof of Residency" above on this page). The Student Registration office will process your request and you will receive an email confirmation. Change of Address requests sent by email will not be accepted. 


Who is allowed to withdraw a student from a school system?
Please note:  The enrolling parent/guardian is the only person who can withdraw the student. Please see the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 20-2-780.Change of custody of minor child by removing child from premises of private or public school prohibited.


Do I need to re-register my child if they are going from elementary to middle school or middle to high school within the county? 
No, students already attending a school in RCPS and advancing from elementary to middle school [5th to 6th grade] or middle to high school [8th to 9th grade] do not need to re-register.


How do I register my child for RCPS Georgia Pre-K?
Children who will be 4 years old by September 1 in the school year are eligible to register for the RCPS Georgia Pre-K lottery. For deadline and more information on Georgia Pre-K registration in RCPS, click here.


How do I apply and register for the Early Learning Center?
For deadline and more information on the RCPS Early Learning Center (ELC), for ages 3-4, click here.


What is the entry age for Kindergarten and First Grade?
A child must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enter a public kindergarten. The child must be 6 years old on or before September 1 to enter first grade. School systems must verify age before enrollment. A child who was a legal resident of one or more states or countries for a period of two years immediately prior to moving to Georgia and who was legally enrolled in either a public kindergarten or first grade, or a private kindergarten or first grade accredited by a state or regional association, would be eligible to enroll in Georgia schools, provided that the kindergartner is 5 years old by December 31 or the first grader is 6 by December 31. For more information on kindergarten registration, click here.


What vaccinations / immunization schedule does my child need to register for school?
Click here for information from the Georgia Department of Public Health on immunization for attending school in Georgia or visit https://dph.georgia.gov/immunization-section.


What if I do not have a transcript or discipline record for my child?
All students entering grades 6-12 must have a discipline record from their previous school system. If the parent does not have this, we can request it from the previous school system.  Students entering grades 9-12 also need to have a certified copy of their transcript from the previous school system. If the parent does not have this, we can request it from the previous school system.


I am registering my child over the summer.  Does my child have to do Summer Reading or Summer Math?
All students entering grades K-12 who enroll in Rockdale County Public Schools are encouraged but not required to complete the optional Summer Reading challenge and optional Summer Math activities. Go to www.rockdaleschools.org/summerreading and www.rockdaleschools.org/summermath for lists, activities, and guidelines.


What is Specialty and Choice at RCPS and how can I apply for that?
RCPS Specialty and Choice programs are specialized programs and academies housed within schools that focus on areas such as STEM, STEAM, arts, language immersion, engineering, technology, and pre-medical sciences.  RCPS students can apply for a middle school and high school Specialty and Choice program regardless of their school zone. There may be more applicants than seats available and some programs require an audition. The application time is traditionally November and December for the following school year. This is separate from Non-Traditional programs such as the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Open Campus, or Rockdale Career Academy, which have different application processes and different deadlines.  For more information about Non-Traditional programs, contact the school/program.  For more information about RCPS Specialty and Choice programs, visit www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice.


How do I apply for full-time virtual school for my child who is in elementary school (Grades K-5)?
CLICK HERE for more information on Virtual Elementary.


How do I apply for full-time virtual school for my child who is in middle school (Grades 6-8) or high school (Grades 9-12)?
CLICK HERE for more information about the full-time virtual option for students in grades 6-12 through Rockdale Virtual Campus.


What about students returning from a Department of Juvenile Justice placement?
If a student has completed his or her sentence in a youth detention center and he or she is returning to the local education agency, the student must re-register at Student Registration. Pursuant to Georgia Department of Education Rule 160-4-8-.17, a case management consultation team (school and involved local law enforcement agency personnel) will schedule a meeting with you to determine the best placement for your child.





Directory

Name Job Title Business Phone
Marion Vories Lead Student Registration Technician 770-761-1440
Patty Kirchoff
Student Registration Technician 770-761-1441
Sophonia Smartt Student Registration Technician 770-918-2932
Fax Line   770-483-6331
Megan Sayago Director, Community, Family, and Student Engagement
770- 761-1453
Kathia Brown Homeless Liaison 770-761-1448
General Information
  770 918-6185

                   

Additional Information

 RCPS COVID-19 (COVID-19 protocols, FAQs, information)
 RCPS Georgia Pre-K Registration Information 
 Kindergarten Registration Information 
 Immunization for attending school, Georgia Department of Public Health
 RCPS School Year Calendars
 RCPS Back-to-School
 RCPS Return to Campus Guidebook (COVID-19 risk mitigation measures and safety protocols for students returning to in-person classes)





Helpful Links

Georgia Department of Community Health
Healthy Youth
Centers for Disease Control
Home Schooling
Homeless Students
RCPS Back to School