Welcome to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools welcomes the Class of 2037. Enroll your Kindergarten student NOW!
We are delighted to have you here to learn about the process of registering in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or student, this website is your go-to resource for all things registration. From finding your assigned school to gathering required documents, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Take a look at the 2024 Kindergarten Beginners' Day Event list to find the one for your child's school. The events are happening through the end of April.
We are also sharing some family resources below to prepare you and your child for Kindergarten. The resources are available in English and Spanish here, but other languages are also available. For assistance, answers to questions, or need additional translations of information, please contact the Student Placement and International Admissions Team. Contact information can be found below.
You can also find buttons below with links to information on how to enroll your elementary, middle and high school students. We want all Mecklenburg County students to have a crown experience at CMS.
2024-25 Online Registration
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Online Registration For 2024-2025 is CLOSED as of June 4!
CMS requires a parent or guardian to provide the following documents to enroll. Please click HERE for information and documents needed to complete enrollment.
Please be sure to review the documents accepted for proof of residency and double-check that your child's immunization records are up-to-date and reflect all the requirements of the state of North Carolina, which may vary from other states/countries.
Finalize Registration
Once you have completed the online registration form and uploaded the required documents, you will see a confirmation page. However, registration is not completed until CMS district staff review and processes the documentation.
CMS will process new student registrations in the order they are received. Parents will receive an assignment letter once registration has been processed and is complete.
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- Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (Birth Certificate Requirement Form)
- Immunization Immunization Records
- Proof of Residency (View Acceptable Documents) Please note: if you cannot produce a current utility bill, a home or apartment lease contract will suffice until you can provide a current utility bill (required before starting school).
- Last Report Card / Unofficial Transcript (high school)
- Driver's License of Registering Parent/Guardian
- Submit Additional Documentation/Qualification Criteria for Pre-K Students (required to register in the free program)
- Social Security Card (Optional)
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Contact Us
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Student Placement and International Admissions Team
Spaugh Administrative Center
1901 Herbert Spaugh Lane
Charlotte, NC 28208
980-343-5335
Customer Service Hours:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-FridayCatrese Braswell
Executive DirectorNakesha Meachem
DirectorKayla McAdoo
Placement ManagerViva Taylor
Placement SpecialistLaQuetia Hollis
Placement SpecialistMarcia Morris
Office Supervisor