Student Registration Information

Students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th, and 9th Grades
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What do I need to register a child for school?

The Office of Student Equity & Placement would like to provide all parents and guardians with an understanding of the registration process at the Rochester City School District.

Please view our list of acceptable documents and proof of residency requirements necessary to register a child in the Rochester City School District:

Student Registration

Student registration in the RCSD is completed online via PowerSchool and includes all necessary forms and allows for uploading of required documentation. For more information on what documentation is needed to register, please see our guide. PowerSchool account creation is required. | Register online now.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.

Student Equity and Placement

Student Registration Information

What do I need to register a child for school?

Registration Guide

Student Registration