About Admissions After School

3301 Lowell Street, NW
Washington, DC  20008
202-282-0103

Jacqueline Gartrell,
Principal

Mrs. Maria Barreto
Business Manager

Admission Requirements

All students at John Eaton are placed appropriately according to age and academic achievement.  Students entering prekindergarden must be four years old on or before September 30th of the year they begin school.  Children entering kindergarten must be five on or before September 30th of the year they begin school.

The District of Columbia Public Schools require three proofs of residency, in addition to other documents at the time of registration.  Please present the following when you come to register your child:

• Proof of birth date (birth certificate or passport)
• Record of Immunization (There are new requirements that must be met.  Specifics can be obtained in the main office.)
• Legal proof of residency (D.C. car registration, utility bill, lease agreement, income tax return, etc.)
• Record of prior school attendance (student transfer sheet, last report card, test scores, etc. from previous school)

Special Permission Process for Out-of-Boundary students

The out of boundary process for new students starts January 29th and ends February 29th of each school year.  Out of boundary admission is based solely on the lottery and space availability.  Parents must complete a separate application for each child they are trying to enroll.  If you are granted out of boundary permission, the following guidelines must be adhered to:

1. Regular and punctual attendance
2. Average or above average academic achievement
3. Adherence to school rules, policies and procedures
4. Positive and respectful social behavior
5. Supportive and meaningful parental involvement

Should you are your child fail to meet these requirements, your special permission authorization will be rescinded and your child will return to his/her neighborhood school or another school of your choice at the end of the year.