Moving to a new town and enrolling in the school system can be stressful, but we are here to help make the process a littler easier for you! Below are some of the important links to help you decide on the type of school you would like to enroll in, the steps to enrollment, and the online resources to ensure your childs education for the upcoming school year. If you have any pending questions after going through the information below, feel free to ask us!
Types of schools offered in Wake County:
All public schools in Wake County are listed with the school website for more information.
All private schools in Wake County are listed with the school website for more information.
Enrollment:
The Wake County Public School System site allows uses this search system to locate all the schools in the county. With this search, you are able to narrow down schools based on specific criteria.
The School Assignment page is a very helpful tool. Use this page to enter your home address. By doing so, you will be able to view the school your home is assigned to. This school is considered your "base" school, but if you have some concerns, there is the option of changing schools. Forms to do so will be listed below.
This is the information needed for those whose childrens primary language in not English. Special directions as to how you enroll are listed on the page as well as the building address for the Center for Internation Enrollment.
If you are for some reason not satisfied with the school assignment for your home, the 'Requesting a Transfer' link will be of great use. The page gives direction on how to send in a transfer request and all the additional information needed. If your request is denied, there are extra steps on how to appeal the decision.
The Student/Parent Handbook is a great way to review all the new codes and guildlines that the Wake County Public School System follows. At the beginning of each year, parents are required to sign a sheet from this document. It would be a good idea to skim through and read the main points so you understand the rules.
This page under the WCPSS site offers all the links and extra information if not covered on this page. When clicking on the WCPSS: Parents link and scrolling down, there is a list of information to look through on the left hand side of the page under 'student life'. If what you are searching for is not under any of these categories, using the search bar at the top of the page is recommended. If you are still not satisfied, send us a question and our team would be happy to help you.
This page under the WCPSS site offers all the information a student could possibly need: viewing grades, internship information, job shadowing information, dress code, driving privileges, and much more. When clicking on the WCPSS: Students link and scrolling down, there is a list of information to look through on the left hand side of the page under 'student life' and 'school programs'. If what you are searching for is not under any of these categories, using the search bar at the top of the page is recommended. If you are still not satisfied, send us a question and our team would be happy to help you.
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