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Mon, 09/25/2017 - 15:54 -- emerald.becker
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Upcoming School Year 2023-24 Enrollment Guidance

DCPS is excited to open enrollment on Friday, March 31, 2023 to our families and welcome new students to our community! We are proud to serve over 50,000 students and thrilled to launch School Year 2023-2024 (SY23-24) enrollment with your family.

Complete SY23-24 Enrollment for Your Child

Please complete SY23-24 enrollment by following three steps: 

  1. Complete the DCPS enrollment packet.
  2. Provide proof of DC residency.
  3. Submit your completed enrollment packet to your DCPS school.

Additional Support


Looking Ahead to SY24-25

Below are frequently asked questions related to online enrollment: 

  1. When will DCPS launch the online enrollment platform? DCPS will launch the online enrollment platform in spring 2024, for the start of the SY24-25 enrollment season. The platform will be available to all families including re-enrolling families and families new to DCPS.
  2. What is online enrollment? Online enrollment is a platform that collects required enrollment information from families and compiles responses in a centralized database. The platform will safely, securely, and directly transfer data.
  3. How do I log into online enrollment?
    • New families will click “Request Account” to create a new account and begin enrolling their student(s).  
    • Returning families will login to the platform using their Parent Portal credentials. If you do not know your Parent Portal credentials or need to update your email address, please contact your school. A valid email address is required to use online enrollment.  
  4. How is an online enrollment platform different from the electronic SeamlessDocs platform?
    • Electronic SeamlessDocs platform: although the parent/guardian completed the enrollment packet via computer or mobile device (similar to a fillable PDF), the data still needs to be manually entered into the Aspen student information system.
    • Online enrollment platform: when a parent/guardian completes the enrollment packet via computer or mobile device, the data populates directly into the Aspen student information system after school review is complete.
  5. Will a paper enrollment option still be available? Yes. A paper enrollment option will still be available. The SeamlessDocs electronic enrollment option will be retired completely.
  6. How do I access online enrollment in other languages? Online enrollment will be fully translated and available for families to complete in Amharic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, and Vietnamese. To change language preferences, families must login to online enrollment, click the account icon in the top right corner, select “settings”. Then, a dropdown will appear under “preferred language” with all available languages. Select your preferred language, then scroll down to the bottom of the page to submit and save your changes.  
  7. Will online enrollment be available on mobile devices? Yes.
  8. Can I enroll multiple students using the same account? Yes, you can enroll multiple students using the same account. Once logged in, use the “Forms” side tab to re-enroll any existing DCPS students, additionally, use the “Enroll Student” side tab to enroll any student that is brand new to DCPS.  
  9. What are some benefits of transitioning to an online enrollment platform? 
    • Reduce the amount of time families spend completing enrollment.
    • Provide families with the opportunity to easily submit documentation online.
    • Allow families to complete enrollment anywhere, on any electronic device.
    • Connect to Parent Portal for easy access to all student information.
    • Allow families to save their progress at any point during the process and return to complete and submit at a later time. 
  10. What if I do not have an email address? An email address is required to complete online enrollment. Here are some resources to create a free email account: Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook. A paper application will be available for those without access to email. 

If you have additional questions related to DCPS online enrollment, please email [email protected].