• Registration Information

    Welcome! We can't wait to meet you!

     
     
     
    Whether you're new to Gwinnett County, transferring from another GCPS school, or returning to the distrct, we can't wait to meet you and for your student to learn with us this school year!
     
    Choose one of the three options below to determine what you'll need to do to get your child registered. Dates and times for registration can also be found in these tabs.
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  • My student is new to Gwinnett County Public Schools

    Step 1: Online Registration

    Families of students who are new to GCPS should begin by completing the district's online registration process. Access online registration from this link. You must complete and submit your entire online registration at the same time.

    You will need the following items to complete online registration:

    • Active e-mail address
    • Home address and phone number
    • Additional phone numbers for parents or guardians
    • Up to four emergency contacts (and their phone numbers)
    • Contact information for day care or babysitter if they are the student's primary means of transportation
    • Medications and health concerns
    • Prior school information, including school phone number
    • Discipline information
    • Student's Social Security Number (optional)

    Step 2: In-Person Verification

    Once online registration is complete, please come visit Jordan, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. We can't wait to meet you! 

    You'll need to bring several documents with you to ensure your student can be registered in one visit. See the list of required documents here. Please contact us if you have any questions about required documents.

  • My student is transferring from another Gwinnett County School

    Step 1: Obtain a Change of Status Form

    The GCPS school from which the student is withdrawing should provide the Change of Status form (along with a withdrawal form) to the family requesting the change.

    Parents of students transferring from one GCPS school to another should complete the Change of Status Form, submitting it along with proper documentation to the new GCPS school.

    Step 2: Visit Jordan

    Once you have the completed Change of Status Form, you will need to come to school for in-person verification and submission of documents. Come visit Jordan, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. We can't wait to meet you! 

    Documents Required for Enrollment

    • Student's birth certificate
    • Student's Social Security card
    • Immunization record (Georgia Form 3231)
    • Hearing/Vision/Dental (Georgia Form 3300)
    • Final 2018-2019 report card showing proof of grade
    • Proof of residency in the form of your lease or deed
      • AND a gas, water, or power bill
    • Any special education or gifted eligibility information (as applicable)
    • Report cards or official school transcripts
    • Withdrawal form from previous school
    • Discipline records for students enrolling in grades 7 or 8

    Proof of Authorized Person to Enroll

    The following persons are authorized to enroll students:

    • Parent (natural or adoptive)
    • Legal guardian
    • Foster parent approved by a state agency
    • Sponsor for approved International Exchange Program


    The person authorized to enroll must present one of the following:

    • Driver's License
    • State-approved identification card
    • Passport
    • Other official photo identification

  • My student is reenrolling in Gwinnett County Public Schools

    Reenrolling Students

    Students who have previously attended a GCPS school at any point in their academic career already have a student ID number and are considered re-enrolling students.

    Parents of re-enrolling students must complete registration using paper forms. Online registration is not an option as it would create a duplicate record of your student in our systems.


    You will need to come to school for in-person verification and submission of documents. Come visit Jordan, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. We can't wait to meet you! 

    You will need to provide the school with copies of the following documents:

    • Student's birth certificate
    • Student's Social Security card
    • Immunization record (Georgia Form 3231)
    • Hearing/Vision/Dental (Georgia Form 3300)
    • Final 2018-2019 report card showing proof of grade
    • Proof of residency in the form of your lease or deed
      • AND a gas, water, or power bill
    • Any special education or gifted eligibility information (as applicable)
    • Report cards or official school transcript
    • Withdrawal form from previous school
    • Discipline records for students enrolling in grades 7 or 8

    Proof of Authorized Person to Enroll

    The following persons are authorized to enroll students:

    • Parent (natural or adoptive)
    • Legal guardian
    • Foster parent approved by a state agency
    • Sponsor for approved International Exchange Program


    The person authorized to enroll must present one of the following:

    • Driver's License
    • State-approved identification card
    • Passport
    • Other official photo identification

  • Some Important Information

    For information on applying for Free and Reduced Lunch, please click here to complete the online application.

    • The online application form is available 24/7 and is a secure environment.
    • Parents are welcome to complete and submit an online application form at anytime.
    • When you submit your online form, please make sure you receive a confirmation number.
    • Later, you will be able to use this number to find out the status of your child’s online application.
    • Please note that all online applications submitted this summer will not be processed until a few weeks prior to the beginning of school. However, your child’s approved Free or Reduced eligibility status will be available the first day of school.


    If you have other questions or need this information in other languages, please contact the Free and Reduced Help Line at 678-301-6307.

    Do you want more information about qualifications and/or application procedures regarding free and reduced meal prices? No need to look any further because this page contains answers to common questions, statistical data and the forms necessary to apply for the current school year. Before starting on an application, take a peek at Free and Reduced information.

    Ask our Free & Reduced Staff - Feel free to pose a question to one of our experts. 

     
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