DoDDS Enrollment
Eligibility to enroll in DoDDS is based on the documentation provided at the time of enrollment. Prior to registration, space-required sponsors must have current orders from military personnel, or in the case of a DoD civilian, current orders from their employing agency. Military and civilian sponsors need to show a copy of tour extensions if DEROS/PRD has expired before the beginning of the school year. Please see the enrollment checklist for required forms. |
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Required Registration Documentation:
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Sponsor’s PCS orders (Notification of Personnel Action Form for locally hired civilians) |
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Dependent verification (if dependent’s name is not listed on orders). One of the following must be submitted:
- Dependent entry approval
- Dependent area clearance
- Command letter |
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Copy of passport or birth certificate for PK, KN, and First Grade |
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Social Security Number |
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Mailing and quarters address |
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Local emergency contact person |
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Report cards and other academic records |
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Immunization/Vaccination record |
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NOTE: Parents registering their children in DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam for the 2006-2007 school year, which begins August 29 will find they must meet additional immunization requirements. For more information, please see our Immunizations page.
DoDDS Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First-Grade Enrollment
Evidence must be presented to verify that dependents meet DoDDS age requirements. Birth certificate or passports are adequate verification. Permanent change of station (PCS) orders may not be used for this purpose. |
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Pre-Kindergarten: must be 4 years old by October 31 of the enrolling year
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Kindergarten: must be 5 years old by October 31 of the enrolling year |
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First Grade: must be 6 years old by October 31 of the enrolling year |
Revalidation |
Revalidation of the student's registration for the next school year starts in the spring. |
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If the sponsor's DEROS/PRD has expired by September 1, extension orders (IPCOT, R.A.T., Command Letter) are required. |
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If the sponsor's DEROS/PRD is indefinite, proof of continued overseas assignment is required. |
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If the sponsor is a locally hired DoD civilian, current year certification of employment from the servicing HRO is required. |
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If the sponsor is requesting a waiver, a waiver form must be completed and approved for registration to be complete. |
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