Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration
Notice: Due to the school building closure period, the pre-kindergarten registration period for Priority 1 families will begin on Friday, May 15. The pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration period for Priority 2 families will begin on Wednesday, July 1. To ensure the safety of our families and staff, Baltimore City Public Schools will be utilizing an online registration system to support this enrollment process.
How to Register For GHEMS Pre-K & K
- Complete the registration form – will be available online and at your local school.
- Gather all the documents you need (see below).
- For GHEMS: Take the registration form and documents to Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School. (Pre-k classes fill up quickly, so plan to register your child early!)
Required Documents For Pre-K & K Registration
Remember to bring the following documents with you when you come to register or transfer:
Proof of Student Identity & Age
• Birth certificate or other government-issued document (passport, military ID, birth registration, DHS/DOJ/DOS immigration and refugee resettlement forms)
Proof of Parent/Guardian Identity
• Photo ID of the parent/legal guardian (driver’s license, passport, alien/permanent resident card, military ID, employment authorization card, ISAP card, DHS/DOJ/DOS immigration and refugee resettlement forms)
Proof of Address (only two (2) of the following examples are required)
• Complete, recent utility bill (gas, electric, water, telephone, or cable)*
• Deed or title to residential property
• Fully-executed, property sales agreement
• Military housing order
• Mortgage settlement sheet
• Original, signed (by landlord and tenant) lease agreement reflecting the name(s) of the parent(s)/guardian(s) as tenants
• Property tax bill or statement
• Recent bank or mortgage statement*
• Recent employer pay stub*
• Recent homeowner, renter, or medical insurance statement*
• Recent letter from Social Security Administration, Social Services, Maryland Vehicle Administration, Internal Revenue Services, or Maryland Judicial System*
*Recent = within the last sixty (60) days
Other Requested Documentation
• Academic records (recent report card and/or transcript)
• Individualized education program (IEP) or 504 documents (if applicable)
• Proof of custody/guardianship (if applicable)
• Health records (immunization history, lead test certificate, and physical/vision exam results) – new enrollees only
If you’re registering for pre-k, you may also need to provide proof of monthly income dated within 30 days.
