The DeKalb Pre-K Lottery has CHANGED this year!

DCSS changed the pre-k lottery process for this year.   You register you child for the lottery at your home school on the days leading up to the 3/20 lottery.

2018-2019 PRE-KINDERGARTEN LOTTERY is March 20, 2018

March 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018       (Applications Accepted)    

March 20, 2018 @ 1:15PM                   (Lottery Drawing)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Child must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2018
  • Child must be a resident of DeKalb County*

*NOTE:  A student is only eligible to participate in the lottery at the home school that serves the student’s address for the 2018-2019 school year.  Visit the DeKalb County School District’s website at http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org to determine your home school. 

Documentation Needed to Apply:

  • Official Proof of Birth (Birth Certificate, Passport, Hospital Record of Live Birth, Green Card, Pink Card or Federal I-94 Card)
  • Parent/Guardian Identification
  • Child’s Social Security Number
  • Proof of Residency* (Current Gas, Water, or Electric Bill; Signed Lease Agreement; and/ or Signed Home Mortgage Contract)

*NOTE:  In the event of co-residency, an Affidavit of Residence must be completed by the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and homeowner/lessee and submitted to the school with all required documents attached.

Additional Documentation Needed to Confirm Registration:

  • Current Immunization Certificate (FORM 3231)
  • Current Eye, Ear, Dental and Nutrition Examination Certificate (FORM 3300)
  • Copy of Social Security Card or Signed Waiver

If you have any questions, please call 678-676-0147.