What is the process for enrolling my child? Is there a deadline?
If you are matched to a school in the lottery, you must enroll your child by the common enrollment deadline, or you may lose your space at that school. This includes submitting proof of DC residency, the school's required paperwork, and up-to-date health forms. Some schools may require you to complete paperwork online.
For students called off a school’s waitlist, enrollment deadlines vary by school. If a school has space for your child, and you provided an email address when completing your My School DC application, you will be notified right away by My School DC through email when a school extends a waitlist offer. You will also receive a text message from My School DC if you opted in to receive text alerts on your child’s application. If you did not provide an email address nor opted in to receiving text alerts, you will not receive an immediate notification from My School DC. However, you can log into your My School DC family account as often as you like, and if a waitlist offer has been made, it will be reflected on your lottery results page. If you are unable to log into your family account, please contact the My School DC Hotline at (202) 888-6336 or at [email protected] for assistance. The school will also reach out to you directly by phone and email to explain next steps, which will include submitting all required enrollment documents.
Reminder: A parent or guardian must complete the enrollment process for each child.
What happens if I miss the lottery enrollment deadline to accept my child’s spot?
If you receive a match in the lottery and you do not enroll your child by the common enrollment deadline of May 1, 2024, you may lose your space at that school. And, if you are extended a waitlist offer and miss the deadline that the school sets, then you may lose your space at that school. Waitlist positions at other schools will not be affected by missing the enrollment deadline. If you think you are unable to meet an enrollment deadline, immediately contact the school.
Do all schools have the same enrollment requirements?
No, many schools have their own enrollment requirements. Families should contact the school at which they are matched directly to learn about enrollment paperwork required by the school, including how to submit required enrollment documents and residency verification. You can also visit the Enrollment Requirements by School page when lottery results are released to learn more.
My child was matched at a school and I’m not sure I can prove DC residency by the enrollment deadline. What do I do?
Please review the guidelines for verifying that you are a DC resident. If you are unable to prove DC residency, immediately contact the school where your child is matched and ask what options are available to you.