Dear City Schools families,
Thank you for your continued patience as City Schools works through a high volume of enrollment and transfer requests.
Due to scheduled districtwide system maintenance by the Office of Information Technology, our teams will have limited access to the platforms needed to process requests. As a result, families can now expect updates within 15 to 20 business days from the date of submission.
We understand that this delay is frustrating, especially with the school year approaching, and we are doing everything possible to resume processing as quickly as possible once our systems are restored.
If you have an urgent concern or special circumstance, please contact us at Enrollment@bcps.k12.md.us so we can assist you directly. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
As a reminder, the Summer transfer window closes Friday, August 8, and this will be the only opportunity to request a transfer this school year. Additionally, please note that the last day to visit the Enrollment Office in person to initiate this process is Wednesday, August 6, 2025. However, applications and documents (no originals, please) can be placed in the North Avenue Enrollment Office mailbox through 4 p.m. on August 8, 2025.
Where and When to Enroll:
District Headquarters, 200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Mondays and Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please bring all required documents to avoid delays.
Documentation Needed for Enrollment/Transfer Requests:
Student’s birth certificate or other government-issued documentation (passport, military ID, etc.)
Parent/guardian photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID, employment authorization card, et.c)
Two (2) current proofs of Baltimore City residency (dated within the past 60 days,) such as a utility bill, mortgage statement, signed/valid residential lease, property tax bill, or government correspondence.
Academic records (final report card/transcript and/or transfer packet from current school)
Immunization records
Custody and/or Court Documentation, if applicable
IEP/504 documentation, if applicable
Pre-K Only: Two (2) proofs of income such as pay stubs, tax returns, cash assistance documentation, etc., and Health Records such as most recent physical examination and blood lead test certificate.
Visit our Enrollment webpage for more details.
Additional Important Information:
Families with children in pre-K through 8th grade may enroll at local schools if seats are available. For more information, please contact the school.
Charter schools have their own enrollment procedures; contact them directly.
Summer transfer requests are reviewed based on seat availability and program eligibility.
To view more information about our schools, please view their profiles on our Schools webpage.