New Student Registration
Welcome to Fredericksburg City Public Schools. Below are the steps for New Student Registration. Many of our registration forms have been automatically translated by Google Translate below. We cannot ensure the accuracy of the translation, but these automatically translated documents are available while we have manual translations being done. If you have any questions in the meantime, please use the contact information below.
FCPS Registrar
210 Ferdinand Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Telephone: 540-940-8380
Fax: 540-940-8298
email: ataylor@cityschools.com
Steps for Registration
English
- Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
- Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
- Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
- Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
- Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
- Step 4 - Make an Appointment
Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
Compulsory Attendance (JEA Policy)
School Admission (JEC Policy)
School Admission (2) (JEC-R Regulation)
Student Attendance Areas (JEC-R2 Regulation)
Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
You can print the forms off below. The forms will need to be mailed to: FCPS Registrar, 210 Ferdinand Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 OR placed in the Drop Box in front of that address.
- FCPS Registration Forms Packet
- Personality Profile (Kindergarten Only)
If you are unable to print the forms, a registration packet can be picked up from the vestibule at 210 Ferdinand Street from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
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Proof of Residency in the City of Fredericksburg
In order to attend Fredericksburg City Public Schools, students and their parent/guardian must be residing in the City of Fredericksburg. All of the documents must be current, valid and reflect the address being used to enroll the student.
Documentation must include one of the following:
-
PRIMARY DOCUMENTS: A mortgage statement, deed or rental agreement/lease.
-
SECONDARY DOCUMENTS: A current utility bill or letter of account from a utility company (gas, electric or water only), or real estate tax bill/statement.
If your name does not appear on the lease/mortgage agreement of the residence in which you reside, you must provide our Verification of Residency form signed and notarized from the tenant/owner indicating that you reside with him/her. In addition, you must provide you must provide proof of the tenant’s/owner’s city residency by providing the documentation listed above. DRIVER’S LICENSES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Shared Housing Form
Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
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Original Birth Certificate
Please provide us with a copy of this. We will need to see the original during the virtual registration appointment. If you need a new birth certificate in Virginia, information can be found at the Virginia Office of Vital Records. (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/)
DMV is also able to assist in obtaining new birth certificates.
Affidavit for birth certificate (relevant document is on linked page).
-
Parent/Guardian Government issued picture ID
This can be a passport, driver’s license, or military ID card.
Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Immunization Record/School Entrance Physical Exam
Dated within 1 year of entering school. These documents must be signed by a physician and recorded on a State Health Form, which may be obtained from your physician, Health Department or printed here – COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS AND SCREENINGS:
- 4 doses DPT (one after 4th birthday)
- Hemoglobin or Hematocrit (if indicated)
- 4 doses Polio (one after 4th birthday)
- Urinalysis (if indicated)
- 2 doses Measles (rubeola received after 12 months of age)
- Vision and Hearing Screening
- 2 doses Measles, 1 dose Mumps, 1 dose Rubella or 2 doses MMR
- Lead Screening/Level (if indicated)
- 2 doses Varicella
- TB Screening – PPD if any yes answers on the screening questions
- 3 doses Hepatitis B vaccine
- TDAP (Required for ALL Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
- School & Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements
-
Custody papers (if applicable)
Power of Attorney, notarized guardianship papers, and other similar documents are not accepted for enrollment in FCPS. Custody must be adjudicated with the courts prior to enrollment.
Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
Step 4 - Make an Appointment
After you have completed all forms and returned copies of all documents to the drop box, please use the link below to schedule an appointment for a virtual registration meeting. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. During the virtual meeting, the registrar will review all registration documents submitted, answer questions, and provide the next steps in the registration process. It is requested that families have all original documents (birth certificates and parent/guardian photo ID) available at the time of the scheduled virtual meeting.
Dari-Farsi
- Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
- Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
- Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
- Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
- Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
- Step 4 - Make an Appointment
Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
Compulsory Attendance (JEA Policy)
School Admission (JEC Policy)
School Admission (2) (JEC-R Regulation)
Student Attendance Areas (JEC-R2 Regulation)
Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
You can print the forms off below. The forms will need to be mailed to: FCPS Registrar, 210 Ferdinand Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 OR placed in the Drop Box in front of that address.
- FCPS Registration Forms Packet
- Personality Profile (Kindergarten Only)
If you are unable to print the forms, a registration packet can be picked up from the vestibule at 210 Ferdinand Street from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
-
Proof of Residency in the City of Fredericksburg
In order to attend Fredericksburg City Public Schools, students and their parent/guardian must be residing in the City of Fredericksburg. All of the documents must be current, valid and reflect the address being used to enroll the student.
Documentation must include one of the following:
-
PRIMARY DOCUMENTS: A mortgage statement, deed or rental agreement/lease.
-
SECONDARY DOCUMENTS: A current utility bill or letter of account from a utility company (gas, electric or water only), or real estate tax bill/statement.
If your name does not appear on the lease/mortgage agreement of the residence in which you reside, you must provide our Verification of Residency form signed and notarized from the tenant/owner indicating that you reside with him/her. In addition, you must provide you must provide proof of the tenant’s/owner’s city residency by providing the documentation listed above. DRIVER’S LICENSES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Shared Housing Form
Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
-
Original Birth Certificate
Please provide us with a copy of this. We will need to see the original during the virtual registration appointment. If you need a new birth certificate in Virginia, information can be found at the Virginia Office of Vital Records. (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/)
DMV is also able to assist in obtaining new birth certificates.
Affidavit for birth certificate (relevant document is on linked page).
-
Parent/Guardian Government issued picture ID
This can be a passport, driver’s license, or military ID card.
Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Immunization Record/School Entrance Physical Exam
Dated within 1 year of entering school. These documents must be signed by a physician and recorded on a State Health Form, which may be obtained from your physician, Health Department or printed here – COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS AND SCREENINGS:
- 4 doses DPT (one after 4th birthday)
- Hemoglobin or Hematocrit (if indicated)
- 4 doses Polio (one after 4th birthday)
- Urinalysis (if indicated)
- 2 doses Measles (rubeola received after 12 months of age)
- Vision and Hearing Screening
- 2 doses Measles, 1 dose Mumps, 1 dose Rubella or 2 doses MMR
- Lead Screening/Level (if indicated)
- 2 doses Varicella
- TB Screening – PPD if any yes answers on the screening questions
- 3 doses Hepatitis B vaccine
- TDAP (Required for ALL Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
- School & Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements
-
Custody papers (if applicable)
Power of Attorney, notarized guardianship papers, and other similar documents are not accepted for enrollment in FCPS. Custody must be adjudicated with the courts prior to enrollment.
Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
Step 4 - Make an Appointment
After you have completed all forms and returned copies of all documents to the drop box, please use the link below to schedule an appointment for a virtual registration meeting. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. During the virtual meeting, the registrar will review all registration documents submitted, answer questions, and provide the next steps in the registration process. It is requested that families have all original documents (birth certificates and parent/guardian photo ID) available at the time of the scheduled virtual meeting.
Pashto
- Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
- Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
- Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
- Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
- Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
- Step 4 - Make an Appointment
Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
Compulsory Attendance (JEA Policy)
School Admission (JEC Policy)
School Admission (2) (JEC-R Regulation)
Student Attendance Areas (JEC-R2 Regulation)
Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
You can print the forms off below. The forms will need to be mailed to: FCPS Registrar, 210 Ferdinand Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 OR placed in the Drop Box in front of that address.
- FCPS Registration Forms Packet
- Personality Profile (Kindergarten Only)
If you are unable to print the forms, a registration packet can be picked up from the vestibule at 210 Ferdinand Street from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
-
Proof of Residency in the City of Fredericksburg
In order to attend Fredericksburg City Public Schools, students and their parent/guardian must be residing in the City of Fredericksburg. All of the documents must be current, valid and reflect the address being used to enroll the student.
Documentation must include one of the following:
-
PRIMARY DOCUMENTS: A mortgage statement, deed or rental agreement/lease.
-
SECONDARY DOCUMENTS: A current utility bill or letter of account from a utility company (gas, electric or water only), or real estate tax bill/statement.
If your name does not appear on the lease/mortgage agreement of the residence in which you reside, you must provide our Verification of Residency form signed and notarized from the tenant/owner indicating that you reside with him/her. In addition, you must provide you must provide proof of the tenant’s/owner’s city residency by providing the documentation listed above. DRIVER’S LICENSES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Shared Housing Form
Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
-
Original Birth Certificate
Please provide us with a copy of this. We will need to see the original during the virtual registration appointment. If you need a new birth certificate in Virginia, information can be found at the Virginia Office of Vital Records. (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/)
DMV is also able to assist in obtaining new birth certificates.
Affidavit for birth certificate (relevant document is on linked page).
-
Parent/Guardian Government issued picture ID
This can be a passport, driver’s license, or military ID card.
Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Immunization Record/School Entrance Physical Exam
Dated within 1 year of entering school. These documents must be signed by a physician and recorded on a State Health Form, which may be obtained from your physician, Health Department or printed here – COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS AND SCREENINGS:
- 4 doses DPT (one after 4th birthday)
- Hemoglobin or Hematocrit (if indicated)
- 4 doses Polio (one after 4th birthday)
- Urinalysis (if indicated)
- 2 doses Measles (rubeola received after 12 months of age)
- Vision and Hearing Screening
- 2 doses Measles, 1 dose Mumps, 1 dose Rubella or 2 doses MMR
- Lead Screening/Level (if indicated)
- 2 doses Varicella
- TB Screening – PPD if any yes answers on the screening questions
- 3 doses Hepatitis B vaccine
- TDAP (Required for ALL Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
- School & Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements
-
Custody papers (if applicable)
Power of Attorney, notarized guardianship papers, and other similar documents are not accepted for enrollment in FCPS. Custody must be adjudicated with the courts prior to enrollment.
Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
Step 4 - Make an Appointment
After you have completed all forms and returned copies of all documents to the drop box, please use the link below to schedule an appointment for a virtual registration meeting. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. During the virtual meeting, the registrar will review all registration documents submitted, answer questions, and provide the next steps in the registration process. It is requested that families have all original documents (birth certificates and parent/guardian photo ID) available at the time of the scheduled virtual meeting.
Spanish
- Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
- Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
- Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
- Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
- Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
- Step 4 - Make an Appointment
Step 0 - Important Policies to Be Aware of
Compulsory Attendance (JEA Policy)
School Admission (JEC Policy)
School Admission (2) (JEC-R Regulation)
Student Attendance Areas (JEC-R2 Regulation)
Step 1 - Complete Registration Forms
You can print the forms off below. The forms will need to be mailed to: FCPS Registrar, 210 Ferdinand Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 OR placed in the Drop Box in front of that address.
- FCPS Registration Forms Packet
- Personality Profile (Kindergarten Only)
If you are unable to print the forms, a registration packet can be picked up from the vestibule at 210 Ferdinand Street from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Step 2A - Gather Required Documents
-
Proof of Residency in the City of Fredericksburg
In order to attend Fredericksburg City Public Schools, students and their parent/guardian must be residing in the City of Fredericksburg. All of the documents must be current, valid and reflect the address being used to enroll the student.
Documentation must include one of the following:
-
PRIMARY DOCUMENTS: A mortgage statement, deed or rental agreement/lease.
-
SECONDARY DOCUMENTS: A current utility bill or letter of account from a utility company (gas, electric or water only), or real estate tax bill/statement.
If your name does not appear on the lease/mortgage agreement of the residence in which you reside, you must provide our Verification of Residency form signed and notarized from the tenant/owner indicating that you reside with him/her. In addition, you must provide you must provide proof of the tenant’s/owner’s city residency by providing the documentation listed above. DRIVER’S LICENSES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Shared Housing Form
Step 2B - Gather Required Documents (Continued)
-
Original Birth Certificate
Please provide us with a copy of this. We will need to see the original during the virtual registration appointment. If you need a new birth certificate in Virginia, information can be found at the Virginia Office of Vital Records. (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/)
DMV is also able to assist in obtaining new birth certificates.
Affidavit for birth certificate (relevant document is on linked page).
-
Parent/Guardian Government issued picture ID
This can be a passport, driver’s license, or military ID card.
Step 2C - Gather Final Required Documents
- Immunization Record/School Entrance Physical Exam
Dated within 1 year of entering school. These documents must be signed by a physician and recorded on a State Health Form, which may be obtained from your physician, Health Department or printed here – COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS AND SCREENINGS:
- 4 doses DPT (one after 4th birthday)
- Hemoglobin or Hematocrit (if indicated)
- 4 doses Polio (one after 4th birthday)
- Urinalysis (if indicated)
- 2 doses Measles (rubeola received after 12 months of age)
- Vision and Hearing Screening
- 2 doses Measles, 1 dose Mumps, 1 dose Rubella or 2 doses MMR
- Lead Screening/Level (if indicated)
- 2 doses Varicella
- TB Screening – PPD if any yes answers on the screening questions
- 3 doses Hepatitis B vaccine
- TDAP (Required for ALL Rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students
- REQUISITOS MÍNIMOS DE INMUNIZACIÓN PARA LA ESCUELA Y LA GUARDERÍA
-
Custody papers (if applicable)
Power of Attorney, notarized guardianship papers, and other similar documents are not accepted for enrollment in FCPS. Custody must be adjudicated with the courts prior to enrollment.
Step 3 - Return Required Documentation
Step 4 - Make an Appointment
After you have completed all forms and returned copies of all documents to the drop box, please use the link below to schedule an appointment for a virtual registration meeting. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. During the virtual meeting, the registrar will review all registration documents submitted, answer questions, and provide the next steps in the registration process. It is requested that families have all original documents (birth certificates and parent/guardian photo ID) available at the time of the scheduled virtual meeting.
More Enrollment Forms
English
All required information must be available at the time of student registration. Failure to provide this information may result in a delaying of your child’s entrance to school.
- Enrollment Forms;
Out-of-City Enrollment (2023-2024)
School Preference Request (2023-2024)
FCPS Employee Tuition-Free Request (2023-2024)
Dari-Farsi
All required information must be available at the time of student registration. Failure to provide this information may result in a delaying of your child’s entrance to school.
- Enrollment Forms;
Out-of-City Enrollment (2023-2024)
School Preference Request (2023-2024)
FCPS Employee Tuition-Free Request (2023-2024)
Pashto
All required information must be available at the time of student registration. Failure to provide this information may result in a delaying of your child’s entrance to school.
- Enrollment Forms;
Out-of-City Enrollment (2023-2024)
School Preference Request (2023-2024)
FCPS Employee Tuition-Free Request (2023-2024)
Spanish
All required information must be available at the time of student registration. Failure to provide this information may result in a delaying of your child’s entrance to school.
- Enrollment Forms;
Out-of-City Enrollment (2023-2024)
School Preference Request (2023-2024)
FCPS Employee Tuition-Free Request (2023-2024)