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Guidance Department: Enrollment & Withdrawal
Phone: 240.236.6415 Fax: 240.236.6422 School Code: 210550
Click on the following links to scroll to the appropriate section regarding general information; for questions regarding enrollment at Tuscarora High School, please call the Registrar, at 240-236-6415 or 240-236-6438:
Students are assigned to schools based on the location of their homes. Click here to view FCPS attendance areas.Children who attend a child care center may attend the school that serves the center unless that school is restricted to out-of-district students due to overcrowding. For a list of schools restricted due to overcrowding, call 301-644-5238.
For more information about attendance areas, contact the FCPS Facilities Services Division, 301-644-5025.
To register a student, visit the office of the school your child will attend. If you are unsure which schools serve your neighborhood, click on attendance area boundaries.
To register a child, you will need the child's
The following documents may be used to provide proof of bona fide residency:
When the child does not live in a home owned or leased by the parent/guardian, the owner/leaser must provide the following to verify the parent/guardian and child reside at that address:
FCPS may obtain discipline and expulsion records when a student transfers from another school system. The superintendent may deny admission to a student who is currently expelled from another school system, for a period of time equal to the expulsion.
Student Immunizations and Health Records
To enroll for the first time, the student must provide verification of immunizations against selected communicable diseases (listed at http://edcp.org/pdf/Vacc_Req-05_06.pdf). Students need to have documentation on the FCPS/MSDE health inventory card of a recent physical examination. Pre-k, kindergarten and and first grade students must also provide a completed copy of the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene's Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Lack of these records may delay enrollment or exclude a child from school. School offices have all required health forms and can provide further information.
FCPS suggests another physical examination when the student enters 6th grade, and all students who participate in interscholastic sports must have a physical exam before the sport begins and provide the appropriate form completed by the physician.
FCPS suggests another physical examination when the student enters 6th grade, and all students who participate in interscholastic sports must have a physical exam before the sport begins.
The school office maintains a Student Information Card for every child and refers to it anytime there is a question, concern or emergency. You will want to be sure your child's card is correct and current throughout the year.
The card asks for critical information such as how to contact you in an emergency, a list of medicines the student takes, and allergy and immunization records. Be sure to provide both your home and work numbers plus the name and phone number of your childcare provider or another adult who can be reached in an emergency if you are not available.
When a school reaches 100% capacity, it will be restricted from out-of-district transfers.
Parents or guardians who want their child to attend a school outside their assigned attendance area must apply by completing the appropriate form, available at all schools or at the FCPS Student Services Office. Approval criteria are stringent. Application for an out-of-district transfer may be made at any time, although the Student Services Office will not begin processing requests for the next school year until February 1. Families will be notified of the decision by mail.
Out-of-district students must reapply for transfer when they move to the next level of schooling (i.e., from elementary to middle school or middle to high school) within the feeder area where they currently attend.When a school reaches 100% capacity, it will be restricted from out-of-district transfers. FCPS publishes a list of restricted schools annually on February 1. Out-of-district students currently attending a restricted school may remain at that school without reapplying annually, as long as they have approved applications on file in the Student Services Office and their reason for out-of-district status has not changed. The students' sisters or brothers will be permitted to enroll there as well. Other transfer requests will be denied.
Schools continue under the "restricted" designation as long as they are at 100% capacity or greater. Should their enrollments drop below maximum capacity in the fall, they may re-open to out-of-district requests.
Students who come to Frederick County to live with persons other than their parents or legal guardian must apply to attend and may be charged tuition. Students under 18 years of age who are establishing residency by changing guardianship or custody must present a document signed by the court.
More Information about Frederick County Public Schools
The first day a student attends one of our schools, he or she will receive a copy of the latest FCPS Calendar Handbook. It answers many of the questions most often asked about our programs, policies and procedures and features calendar information, such as holidays and parent-teacher conference dates. It also includes helpful tips about transportation, meals and other essentials, as well as telephone directory listings. Click here to view the latest FCPS Calendar Handbook on-line.
Information about individual schools is posted on-line: In the "schools" section, click on "school profile" to view. The FCPS annual School Report is also available on-line.
For more information, contact the FCPS Communications Office, 301-696-6900.
To withdraw a student from Tuscarora High School, please call the Registrar, at 240.236.6415 or 240.236.6438.
To change the address of a student at Tuscarora High School, please send in a copy of your proof of address to the Guidance Department.