Kindergarten Registration Frequently Asked Questions

• Online registration begins April 1, 2025.

• The child has reached the age of 5 on or prior to August 31.

• Official Birth Certificate
• Proof of Residence:  A utility bill with a physical address.
• Photo ID of legal parent or guardian

The following documents are desired at registration and required within the first 30 days of enrollment:

• Updated Immunization Record
• Kindergarten Health Assessment (within 12 months prior to the beginning of school). Please click here to access a copy of the Kindergarten Health Assessment Form.

• Parent(s)/guardian(s) are highly encouraged to complete the online registration process. If you are unable to enroll your child online, please contact the school where your child will be attending to make arrangements to register your child in person. We strongly recommend that you enroll your child as early as possible before the school year begins. 

Parent(s)/guardian(s) may use the following link and enter their address for information regarding school attendance zones: http://timssqql670.onslow.k12.nc.us/liveweb/webquery/index.jsp. 

• Unless your child is selected to attend one of the elementary magnet programs or is approved for out of district, your child must attend school in his/her home district.  Please click on the links below for additional information on the out of district (request for reassignment) and the magnet application processes.
• Please use the link below for information regarding Clyde Erwin Elementary Magnet School of International Studies & Cultural Arts, Northwoods Elementary Magnet School of Technology and Innovation, and Onslow Virtual School. https://nc02213593.schoolwires.net/domain/4039
• For more information on out of district (request for reassignment), please click on the following link:  https://nc02213593.schoolwires.net/Page/23314.

 Information on Dual Language Immersion Programs can be found by clicking HERE.

• According to North Carolina law, your child must reach the age of five on or before August 31.  The only exception to this is if a parent/guardian obtains early admission status for the child.
• Please select the link below for more information regarding early admission.
  • Early Admission Brochure

• The Kindergarten Readiness Guide can be accessed HERE.
• The Kindergarten Readiness Guide - Spanish can be accessed HERE.

• OCS utilizes a 3-day staggered enrollment for kindergarten.  This means that your child's first day will be one of the first 3 days of school.  Your child's school will notify you which day your child should report for his/her first day.

To qualify for early admission to kindergarten, a child must meet very specific and rigorous requirements set forth in North Carolina General Statutes. For more information on the requirements, please click here to access additional information or click here to access a brief video. Please note, early admission requirements are set in North Carolina legislation and the principal does not have the ability to override these requirements.