Released by Greenville County Schools.
The enrollment period for children starting kindergarten or first grade next fall is December 1-4. It’s extremely important that parents enroll their children during this period so we can determine how many teachers will be needed on the first day of school.
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver (see Kindergarten Non-Attendance Form). Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register.
There are two ways parents can enroll their child. They can visit the Parent section of the GCS website and set up a Backpack account. Once it’s set up, open the Backpack account, look for “Enroll A Student,” and follow the instructions.
For families that do not have internet access, the Student Enrollment Form and Home Language Survey form are available at each school. Parents are urged to bring all the required documents when they visit the school.
The following documents are required for online or face-to-face registration:
-Photo ID from any state or country
-Two current “proof of residency” documents (all must contain property address). These can be a combination of: Current bills – i.e. electric, gas, water, cable. Current mortgage statement or current signed lease agreement with landlord’s name and phone number
-Child’s Birth Certificate
-Signed Certificate of Immunization, Conditional Certificate of Immunization, or Religious Exemption Certificate (Religious Exemption Certificate provided by Health Department)
The GCS Virtual Program will be available for grades 5K-12 in 2021-2022. An application will be posted on the GCS website in early spring of 2021. Children must be registered or enrolled in Greenville County Schools to apply for the Virtual Program.
Parents can find out where their child will attend kindergarten or first grade by calling INFOLine at 355-3100 or visit Find Your School section of our website.
