ACADEMICS / PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM
Enrollment Requirements
West Virginia
Enrollment and transfer requirements for all public school students includes an official birth certificate with State seal, prior school attendance records, and a record of immunizations including measles, mumps, rubella, polio and DPT.
First-time students who are enrolling in school in West Virginia must be five years old prior to September 1st. Proof that all immunizations are complete is required before the first day of school. West Virginia does not allow a grace period. Also required is an official birth certificate with State seal.
Maryland
Enrollment and transfer requirements for all public school students in Maryland include an official birth certificate as well as the last report card and transcripts from previous school(s) attended. Also required is proof of immunization against DTP, polio, rubella and measles.
First-time students enrolling in school in Maryland must be five years of age by either December 31st or January 1st, depending upon the county of residence. An official birth certificate and proof of immunizations compete the requirements.
Private Schools
The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and Western Maryland are home to a number of quality private schools, both independent and church-affiliated schools. The latter includes Baptist, Roman Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist. For more information on private schools, contact the following resources:
West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Education
Private School Information
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 304-558-3609
http://wvde.state.wv.us
Diocese of Wheeling/Charleston
1300 Byron Street
Wheeling, WV 304-233-0880
www.dwc.org
Maryland
Association of Independent Maryland Schools
P.O. Box 813
Millersville, MD 410-967-7025
www.nais.org/Statistics/Pages/Association-of-Independent-Maryland-Schools.aspx
Catholic Center
320 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 410-547-5348
www.baltimorecatholic.com
State Education Offices
West Virginia Department of Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 304-558-2681
http://wvde.state.wv.us
Maryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 410-767-0100
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org
