Required Registration Documents

Student Registration Checklist

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APS Student Registration Form and Request of Student Records

Proof of Arlington County Residency

Parents/legal guardians are required to show proof that they live with their child in Arlington County.

Please see the Address Verification Processes page for a complete list of accepted documents.

Proof of Student’s Age and Legal Name

(ONE of the following documents)

An original birth certificate or certified copy translated in English, if necessary.
Families who do not have access to an original birth certificate may complete an Affidavit of Student Identity and Age English | Español

Proof of Parent Identity and Relationship to Student

(ONE of the following documents)

Any valid Government Issued Photo Identification
Driver’s License
Passport

Additional Education Documents

If registering for Kindergarten, complete the Pre-K Experience Form Amharic | Arabic | English | Español | Mongolian
Submit if applicable:
- Current Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan
- English Learner or Gifted records
- School records or official transcripts from the previous school attended

HEALTH RECORDS

Information below must be submitted on a Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form English | Español | Arabic | Amharic | Mongolian

All New Students (PreK-12)

Immunization Records

Additionally:

New Elementary Students (PreK-5)
- Physical Examination done within 12 months prior to starting school
- Immunization Records
Rising 7th and 12th graders
- Required Immunizations

SPORTS – Students planning to participate in high school sports must complete a VHSL physical form for high school athletic eligibility and APS Athletic Participation Agreement.

MEDICATIONS – If your child will need medications or special procedures during school, visit Arlington County School Health for additional forms (Medication Authorization Form, Severe Allergy Care Plan, etc.).

QUESTIONS – Please reach out to your School Health Clinic Staff for any questions about requirements for individual students or for support in making an appointment for a student to receive required vaccines through Arlington County’s Immunization Clinic: Immunization Clinic – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva.us).