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New Student Enrollment Instructions

Dare County Schools uses Infinite Campus's digital enrollment platform for new student enrollment. To begin the process, please click the button below:

Start New Student Enrollment

New Enrollment Reminders

• Enrollment only applies to students who are new or returning to Dare County Schools. 
• Families of students who were enrolled in Dare County Schools for the 2023-2024 academic year should not enroll. 
• Families who have already completed Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year do not need to enroll. 

Save Each Section:

To ensure your information is saved as you move between sections, it is recommended to use the Save/Continue button after completing each section of the New Student Registration. You will find the Save/Continue button at the bottom of the screen throughout the application process.

Required Fields:

Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory. Please ensure that all information is accurate, including spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, as the data will be imported exactly as entered.

Annual Parental Agreements:

Complete the Annual Parental Agreements online. Review each notification carefully and provide an electronic signature at the end, which will be treated the same as a handwritten signature. Note: Hyperlinks will take users outside of the platform, so ensure that you have saved all data prior to selecting a link. 

Required Documents:

Parents must provide the following documents to finalize enrollment and schedule a meeting with a counselor. These can be submitted digitally through the online registration portal or in person at your student's school:

• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record and NC Health Assessment
• Health History
• Custodian's Affidavit of Residence plus two of the following:
  • NC driver's license
  • NC state-issued ID
  • Voter's registration card
  • Rental agreement or deed
  • Current utility bill
  • Automobile registration card
• Registration Affidavit
• Most Recent Report Card or Transcript

Next Steps:

After completing the online registration, please contact your student's school to schedule an appointment.

Path to School Readiness Events

Join us for one of these events to help your child get School Ready:

• January 22 - Cape Hatteras Elementary School - Come any time between 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
• January 29 - Nags Head Elementary School - Come any time between 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
• February 5 - Kitty Hawk Elementary School - Come any time between 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
• February 12 - First Flight Elementary School - Come any time between 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
• February 19 - Manteo Elementary School - Come any time between 4:00 pm-5:30 pm

These events will include:

• Information about School Readiness
• Fun activities for you and your child to participate in together to prepare them for school
• Make and take activities to help your child get ready for school at home
• Knowledgeable teachers and staff to answer your questions. 

Resources for Kindergarten Parents

Resources for Transitioning to Kindergarten: Children and Youth Partnership