Kindergarten Registration for school year 2025-2026 begins on April 8, 2025.
Registration must be completed for every child entering Kindergarten. This includes students who attended Prekindergarten in Anne Arundel County Public Schools . The parent or legal guardian must enroll the child in the school that serves their home address of recordt.
ªBoard of Education Regulation JB-RA states that children who are five (5) years old by September 1 of the school year shall attend school or receive instruction as required by State law and regulations.
t Board of Education Policy JAB states that all students should attend the school serving the attendance area designated for their bona fide residence. Bona fide residence refers to the actual place of residence maintained in good faith. This policy further requires that the parent/legal guardian provide documentation to verify their bona fide address in the school’s service area.
Kindergarten registration is completed using the Online Enrollment Portal. Through this portal, the parent/legal guardian will complete enrollment paperwork and upload the required documentation using their home computer, laptop, or tablet (smartphones are not recommended), or consider utilizing community resources with computer/ internet access.
Follow this link to enter the Online Enrollment Portal on or after April 8th:
To view a tutorial video about the Online Enrollment Portal, please find information at: https://www.aacps.org/enrollment.
You will need the following documents to enroll your child:
Parent’s/Legal Guardian’s proof of identity: government-issued photo ID
Primary proof of residency: mortgage, deed, or lease
Secondary proof of residency: utility bill, bank statement, or pay stub within the last 60 days
Student’s birth certificate
Student’s immunization (shot) record
Custody order (if applicable)
If you have any questions, or if your child will attend kindergarten outside of AACPS, please contact the Enrollment Secretary at Freetown Elementary School, 410-787-5610.