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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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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 to be directed to the Transportation / School Zone page (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 Infinite Campus Parent Portal and upload 2 current proofs of residency (CLICK HERE). 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. 


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.


What is the entry age for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade?
Pre-K – Child must be 4 years old by September 1st of the school year.
Kindergarten – Child must be 5 years old by September 1st of the school year. (Board Policy JBCA: Resident Students)
First Grade – Child must be 6 years old by September 1st of the school year. (Board Policy JBCA: Resident Students)


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.


What is the Early Learning Center (ELC) and how do I apply?
For application deadline and more information on the RCPS Early Learning Center (ELC), for ages 3-4, 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?
Previous school records such as the most recent report card, withdrawal form from previous school, and/or transcripts are essential to enrollment and proper placement of students. All students entering Grades 7-12 must have a discipline record from their previous school system. Without these documents enrollment may be delayed.


Who is allowed to withdraw a student from a school system?
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."


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 normally 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, CLICK HERE or visit www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice.


How do I apply for full-time virtual school for my child?
For information regarding applying to full-time virtual school, please click on the link next to the grade level:

Grades 1-5 Elementary School, CLICK HERE
Grades 6-12 Middle School and High School, CLICK HERE


What is the enrollment process for 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.