Enrollment Information

DALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT CENTER is OPEN! In order to practice social distancing and limit close contact with others, we ask that you wear a face mask and only enrolling parent/guardian enter our building. Our OFFICE is located at 101 N Thornton Ave Suite 100. Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENED! INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year is taking place from January 11 to March 12. Our enrollment center is located at 101 N. Thornton Ave Suite 100. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHO: Children turning 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021
WHEN: January 11, 2021-March 12, 2021
Where: 101 N Thornton Ave Suite 100
Please bring the following documents for your child:
- Proof of Home Address( Current Utility Bill or Lease Agreement under parent/guardian's name)
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Immunizations (GA Form 3231)
- Eye, Ear Dental, and Nutrition Certificate( GA Form 3300)
Click here to download the 2021-22 Kindergarten enrollment packet
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PRE-K REGISTRATION
Pre-K Registration for the 2021-22 school year will be held March 23-25 at the Mack Gaston Community Center. PLEASE NOTE: the date you are eligible to register your child depends on your last name. THIS IS NOT A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, PRE-K IS LOTTERY BASED.
STUDENTS MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
When:
Last names A - H
Tuesday, March 23
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Last names I - R
Wednesday, March 24
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Last names S - Z
Thursday, March 25
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N Fredrick St.
Dalton, GA 30721
Beginning Monday, March 1st from 8:30 – 3:30 families can pick-up Pre-K Enrollment Packets for the 2021 school year.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2021-2022 PRE-K ENROLLMENT PACKET
1ST-12TH GRADE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Please bring all the following items for each enrolling child:
- Proof of Home Address(Current Utility bill or lease agreement under parent's name and address)
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- GA Immunization Certificate (3231)
- GA Eye, Ear, Dental, and Nutrition Certificate(3300)
- Medicaid(Pre-K ONLY)
For your convenience, enrollment packets are available to print out and complete before coming to our office. For more information call the Enrollment Center at 706-876-4000.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ENROLLMENT PACKET
Frequently Asked Questions
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