FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
In Maryland, children are assigned to school based on their home address. Your address will determine where your child will go to school. Frederick County Public Schools serve almost 48,000 students with about 70 schools and programs. You can locate your child’s assigned school by visiting: School Finder (arcgis.com)
Enrollment: Enrollment Steps - Enrollment | Enrollment (fcps.org)
Registration Portal (English) - Sign In - Frederick County Public Schools (powerschool.com) Go to Step 3
(You would have to create an account.)
Registration Portal (Spanish) - Acceder - Frederick County Public Schools (powerschool.com)
(Tendrías que crear una cuenta).
Enrollment Form 400-07- FCPS Form Finder
Required Documentation for Enrollment: Enrollment | Enrollment (fcps.org)
Before you go to the school office, please ensure you gather, maintain, and hand carry the following items (it will assist you with enrollment):
1) Ensure you have a copy of your student’s birth certificate
2) Ensure you have a copy of proof of residency
3) Parent Photo Identification
4) Shot/Immunization record
5) Most recent physical
6) Obtain the name, phone number, and email to your current school registrar
7) Obtain the name, phone number, and email to your current school counselor
8) Maintain a copy of your students most recent report card
9) Obtain a copy of your student’s unofficial transcript
10) If applicable, maintain a copy of any specialty test scores such as advance course
11) placement scores (i.e., gifted and talented test scores)
12) If applicable, maintain a copy of your student’s special education plan such as IEP or 504 plan
Frederick County Public School (FCPS) Calendar: To view the current school calendar, go to: Calendar | About the District (fcps.org)
Frederick County Public School (FCPS) Bus Information: Online Bus Information | Transportation Services (fcps.org) Bus Stop - MapNet (fcps.org)
(You will need to have a Student ID number.)
Frederick County Public School (FCPS) Meal: Frederick County Public Schools - School Nutrition And Fitness (fcpsnutrition.com) Out-of-District Request Form 400-15 - FCPS Form Finder
Academic Information & Links Below
Student & Family Handbook 2024-2025
Free Tutoring for Military Families
School Counseling Information
Contact Information:
Counselor - Grade 6
Dawn Irwin
227-203-2704
dawn.irwin@fcps.org
Counselor - Grade 7
Jessica Hessong
227-203-2705
jessica.potts@fcps.org
Counselor - Grade 8
Michele Evans
227-203-2706
michele.evans@fcps.org
Registrar
Sandra Valentine
227-203-2703
sandra.valentine@fcps.org
Special Education
Our Special Education Department Chairperson is Patricia Zigler-Wachter Patricia.Zigler-Wachter@fcps.org
School Liason Officer Information
Andrea Bridgewater-McCarthy
Army School Liaison Officer
949A Sultan Drive
Fort Detrick, MD 21702
Tel: 301-619-7143
Email: detrick_schoolliaison@army.mil Website: Ft. Detrick - US Army MWR
SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS
Resources for Families
Child & Youth Services