Student Registration

General Enrollment Information for Parents:

1. Should I enroll my child at Student Registration?

Yes, you may need the assistance of Student Registration if...

...your home language is other than English or the documents needed for school registration were issued in a foreign country. You may apply for enrollment in grades kindergarten through 12 and also in the Family and Early Childhood Education Program (FECEP/Head Start).
...you are a guardian or legal custodian of a child and the parents do not reside in Fairfax County.
... your child will be enrolled on a tuition-paying basis.
... you are the host parent of an exchange student.
... you have a child in foster care from another Virginia county or another state.

2. What do I need to register my child?

Visit the General Registration Requirements web page.

3. What should I do if I am homeless?

Fairfax County Public Schools has implemented procedures for the identification and enrollment in school of homeless students. Parents and guardians of families experiencing homelessness may call Student Registration at 703-204-6740 or the neighborhood school for enrollment assistance.

4. Do I need an appointment to register?

Yes. Please call at least a week in advance so the staff will be available to assist you. Call 703-204-6740 to request an appointment to register at Dunn Loring Center. Call 703-704-6017 if you prefer assistance at South County Government Center. Call 703-668-0690 to register at the Lake Anne-Reston Registration Office.

5. How long does it take to register?

Plan for at least two hours, but length of time depends on how many children you are registering and personal circumstances.

6. When is Student Registration open?

The main office at Dunn Loring is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The office at South County is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

The office at Lake Anne-Reston is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Appointments are required at all sites.

7. Where is Student Registration located?

Click on site name for map.

Dunn Loring Center
2334 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
703-204-6740

South County Government Center
8350 Richmond Highway #123
Alexandria, VA 22309
703-704-6017

Lake Anne - Reston
11484 Washington Plaza, West, Suite 310,
Reston, Virginia
Phone#: 703-668-0690

8. What other services does Student Registration perform for families?

Provides information and general counseling to newcomers regarding Fairfax County Public Schools procedures and expectations, graduation requirements, and programs such as English for Speakers of Other Languages, Family Life Education, guidance and counseling.

Assists parents who provide homeschooling to their children. For assistance regarding home instruction call: 571-423-4470 or visit the website at: http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/StudentRegistration/homeinstruction

Reviews school records and evaluates student transcripts.

Updates registration, health and immunization requirements on the Fairfax County Public Schools website at: http://www.fcps.edu

Refers families to appropriate county/community agencies for help regarding non-school related matters.

9. How can I contact the school if I do not speak English?

The Language Services unit of Student Registration provides interpreters and translators to support school personnel and parents. School materials such as special education documents, newsletters, notices of school functions and summer school bulletins are translated in various languages as needed.

Interpreters are provided to assist limited English speaking families in understanding school procedures and helping with student concerns. School staff may use interpreters for parent-teacher conferences, school meetings and to contact you by phone.

Please contact your child's school counselor if you need an interpreter.

10. What if my child has a health or medical need?

School clinics are staffed by a clinic room aide who is not a medical professional, but is trained by the Fairfax County Health Department and supervised by a school public health nurse (PHN). The PHN, who is responsible for several schools, provides interpretation of medical/health information; trains school staff in health procedures; consults with parents or guardians, medical personnel and school staff as appropriate; and serves as a health resource.

What medical information does the school need?

Information about any medical condition or health needs of your child.
Emergency contact information for parents or guardians and other emergency contacts.
Completed Medication Authorization, Epi-pin Authorization, and/or Inhaler Authorization form(s) for any medications needed at school. Regulation 2102

What do I need to do if my child has a chronic medical problem such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, a heart condition?

Notify the school of your child’s medical condition.
Talk with your child’s doctor about the management of your child’s medical condition at school, including medications and/or health procedures necessary.
Work with the school public health nurse (PHN) to develop an Individual Health Care Plan with input from your doctor. The PHN will coordinate any needed health care procedure training for the school staff. Regulation 2104
Educate the school staff about the nature and severity of your child’s health condition. Include behaviors, symptoms, and/or circumstances that indicate a need for intervention or emergency measures.
Remember to keep school informed about changes in your child’s health needs.

What if my child has a disability?

Your child may need evaluation for special education services. (http://www.fcps.edu/dss/sei)
Students receiving special education services have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed for them by an IEP team that consists of the parents or guardians, a special education teacher, a general education teacher, a representative of the school system qualified to provide or supervise special education services, and others as appropriate or requested.
The IEP team may request recommendations from the Medical Services Review Team (MSRT) regarding the need for skilled nursing services for a student to access his or her educational program; evaluation of a student’s medical stability to attend school; and/or the need for special transportation accommodations. A parent or guardian may request that the IEP team consider a referral to the MSRT. The IEP team determines the services provided.