The Office of Student Enrollment & Attendance accepts and processes all special enrollments electronically. For extenuating circumstances, visitors are accepted by appointment only.
Registering with CPS is as easy as 1, 2, 3…
Step 1: Gather Documents
To register your student, you will need the following documentation
- Student’s birth certificate
- Proof of residency – this can be an electric, gas, or water bill showing usage within the last 30 days. If you do not have any of these items, contact the Office of Student Enrollment for assistance at 757-547-0545.
- School Health Information Form – the school physical form is available from the Chesapeake Health Department, or online at the Virginia Department of Education’s website. This form should be completed by your child’s physician and should include proof of adequate age-appropriate immunization.
- Custody or court orders – if applicable
- Foster care information form – if applicable
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 – if applicable
Step 2: Register Your Student Online
Parents and guardians can register their student(s) online through their ParentVUE account. Please review the following notices before you begin the online registration process.
- If you are new to the district and do not have an active ParentVUE account, please select “Create A New Account” on the ‘enroll a student’ button link below.
- You can still register your new student(s) for the current school year.
- Beginning Monday, April 3, 2023, you can register your new student online for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Students who are currently enrolled in any Chesapeake Public Schools Pre-K program to include the Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) or Early Childhood SPED program for the 2022-2023 school year, will not have to register for kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. Our current preschool families will receive information about their kindergarten enrollment process in April.
Step 3: Contact by Zoned School
Once your registration information has been reviewed and accepted, your child’s school will contact you by phone or email for the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION: Is there a special registration process for my unique situation?
Please contact this office at (757) 547-0545 for information concerning:
- Requirements for enrolling students in Chesapeake Public Schools
- Residency
- Filing for home instruction or religious exemption from compulsory attendance
- Homelessness or Foster Care
- Truancy and school attendance
- Foreign exchange students
QUESTION: What determines my child’s attendance zone?
To determine the school(s) assigned to your attendance zone, please view Attendance Zone Maps or use the Online Address Lookup tool. If you have questions regarding your attendance zone or policy questions, please contact the Department of Planning and Development at (757) 547-0580.
QUESTION: What supports are in place for homeless students under Title I?
Title I, Part A includes specific requirements for collaboration with McKinney-Vento programs to serve homeless children and youth. Title I, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), provides financial assistance through SEAs to LEAs and schools with high numbers or high percentages of low-income children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. For additional information, please contact Dr. Cassandra Brooks, Chesapeake Public Schools’ Homeless Liaison, at (757) 547-0545 or email Dr. Cassandra Brooks.
QUESTION: What supports are in place for foster care students under Title I?
The foster care provisions of Title I, Part A of the ESSA emphasize the importance of collaboration and joint decision-making between child welfare agencies and educational agencies. For additional information, please contact Dr. Cassandra Brooks, Chesapeake Public School’s Foster Care Liaison, at (757) 547-0545 or email Dr. Cassandra Brooks.
QUESTION: Who can I contact for further information about Title I?
For information on our Title I program, please contact Federal Programs at (757) 547-1183 or email Mrs. Leslie Russell.