Kindergarten Age Requirements

For new kindergarten students, children must turn 5 years old on or before September 30 of the kindergarten year.

Preschool Programs

If your child will not meet kindergarten age requirements, your child may be eligible for one of our preschool program options. For more information about our Early Childhood Special Education Services, Peer Model, or Head Start and VPI classes, please call 540-775-8639 or visit our Preschool Programs page. 

Variance Requests

• Students must register with the school that is zoned for their residence. If you aren't sure which school your home is zoned for, please call the Transportation Department at 775-3870 or view the School Attendance Zone map on the KGCS Transportation webpage or view the King George County GIS School Locator to enter your address. 

• Variance applications (click here) for non-employees are available on the division website. Requests must be submitted by June 2, 2023.

• Variance determinations are based in part on class size, so decisions are not made until closer to the beginning of the school year. If you have questions about variances, please contact Stacey Hilderbrand at 775-5833 x 8605.

Instructional Model

KGCS provides in-person instruction full-time, 5 days a week. There are no virtual options for the 2022-2023 school year.

NEW STUDENTS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

Kindergarten Registration will begin on March 27, 2023. Please click here for more information on Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year.

New Student Registration for grades 1-12 will begin in May. This webpage will be updated when registration opens. Please read below to familiarize yourself with the process. 

NEW STUDENTS FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR


 

You will need to upload the following documents in the applicable sections of the online registration process during Step 2. Each item must be submitted as a single PDF while active in the PowerSchool Enrollment system and before pressing 'SUBMIT' on the final registration screen. Please gather these documents in advance and save to the device you will use to access PowerSchool Enrollment. PowerSchool Enrollment is best accessed via a laptop or larger device rather than a phone. 

• Proof of Residency in King George - See below for additional information. 

  In order to attend King George County Schools, students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must be bona fide residents living in King George County. This means the family lives and sleeps in King George County. All documents must be current, valid, and reflect the address being used to enroll the student. In some circumstances, additional documentation may be required.

  Documentation must include one of the following PRIMARY DOCUMENTS: 

  • homeowner/mortgage verification to include mortgage statement, deed, ratified sales agreement; and/or rental agreement/lease;

  AND one of the following SECONDARY DOCUMENTS: 

  • real estate tax bill/statement, homeowner's/renter's insurance, current utility bill or letter of account from utility company (gas, electric, or water only).

• Student Medical Information - Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form (4 pages total)

  • Part I - Health Information Form - This page is completed by the parents and is required for all new students.
  • Part II - Certification of Immunization - This page is completed by a physician and is required for all new students. Click here for more information.
  • Part III - Comprehensive Physical Examination Report - These pages are completed by a physician and are required for all students enrolling in grades K-5. This must be dated on or after August 10, 2021.

If you are unable to upload in the PowerSchool Enrollment system, email documents to your school's registrar:

SES: Kai Colwell at [email protected]
PES: Tonia Smith at [email protected]
KGES: Gail Bushrod at [email protected]
KGMS: Megan Sullivan at [email protected]
KGHS: Carrie Barnes at [email protected]

Please includethe subject line "New Student Registration - last name" and put your child's last name in the email. 

The following documents are not able to be uploaded in the PowerSchool Enrollment system. You can email them to your school's registrar (see above) or bring them to your final in-person appointment. 

• Grade Report from previous school - Transcript (MS/HS) or report card (ES/MS); KGCS will request all other documents directly from the previous school at the time of enrollment. 

• Copy of student IEP or 504 - If applicable; KGCS will receive an official copy from the previous school, but it is helpful to review prior to enrollment to schedule any meetings or services as soon as possible. 

• Custody Papers - If applicable; If someone other than a biological parent named on the birth certificate enrolls the child, we must have proof of custody or legal guardianship before proceeding. Powers of Attorney (exception: active duty military under Title 10, United States Code, § 1044b), notarized guardianship papers, petitions for custody, and other similar documents are not accepted for enrollment in Virginia. Custody must be adjudicated with the courts prior to enrollment. 

The following documents can only be provided during your final in-person registration appointment. You must bring them with you to your scheduled appointment because they must be verified in person by the registrar. Copies, uploads, or electronic versions are not acceptable. 

• Original Birth Certificate - Copies are not acceptable. If you need a new birth certificate in Virginia, information can be found at the Virginia Office of Vital Records. DMV is also able to assist in obtaining birth certificates. 

• Parent/Guardian Government issued picture ID - Examples include passport, driver's license, military ID card. This is to verify the identity of the enrolling parent.

After gathering all supporting documents, click here PowerSchool Enrollment System to Create an Account. After you Create an Account, save your username and password! We do not have access to this information. Follow the instructions to login using your new account and complete the information on the registration screens. The information you provide must match the information on the supporting documents exactly (legal name, address, etc.). 

Final registration appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis after all of the above documents are received. Walk-in registrations are not available.  

After you have completed the online registration in the PowerSchool Enrollment System, you will be contacted via email to schedule an in-person appointment to complete the registration process. Next steps for the in-person appointment will be included in the email. Please make sure the parent email you include in the PowerSchool Enrollment System is correct and up-to-date, and that you check it frequently, including Spam and Junk mail folders for emails from [email protected]

If you need technical help in the PowerSchool Enrollment System, click on the "Help" button on the top right hand corner of the registration screen. 

If you have questions specific to your child's registration, please contact your registrar: 

SES: Kai Colwell at [email protected]
PES: Tonia Smith at [email protected]
KGES: Gail Bushrod at [email protected]
KGMS: Megan Sullivan at [email protected]
KGHS: Carrie Barnes at [email protected]

If your family is in transition, active duty military, or has other extenuating circumstances that you believe meet the requirements for enrollment in Virginia, or you have questions about the registration process in general, please contact the Supervisor of Student and Family Services at [email protected] 

In all email correspondence, please include the subject line "New Student Registration - last name" and put your child's last name.