Catonsville Elementary School

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Frequently asked questions of the Administration:
Q: How do I find out if my child will attend CES?

A: Please call the Boundary Office at 410 887-4216

OR: go to www.bcps.org and click on the moving scroll at the bottom of the page for more information.

Q: What information is needed to register my child?

A: You will need the following information at the time of registration
1. your child's:
             Birth certificate
             Immunizations records
             Social security card
2. Maryland Driver's license or MD state ID at your current address.
3. Proof of residency : you must have the original of one of these exact items with you:
Lease/rental agreement from realtor, management company or a lease/rental agreement from private party owner (documents establishing ownership of property by private party owner must must be submitted), deed, settlement papers, mortgage statement, or real estate tax bill showing your name and address.  If you do not have a lease in you name, please contact Ernest Miles, Residency officer, at 410-887-7474. You must have the approval form from Mr. Miles at the time of registration.
    Three additional items with your name and address are also required at the time of registration: (ex: current credit card bill, bank statement, utility or cable bill, voter registration card, MVA registration)
We will only copy your name and address. Confidential information will be blocked out.
4. Registration form and emergency cards (complete both sides and sign).
5. Medical forms.

Q: What do I do if I have any residency questions?

      A: Please call the residency office 410 887 7474
       Our Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) is:
               Sonia Nuriddin 410- 887-7477
                 
        REMEMBER: : Only parents or legal guardians
         may register a child. (GUARDIANSHIP
      DOCUMENTS MUST BE SIGNED BY A JUDGE)

Q: How do I add money to my child's lunch account?

A: Forms are available in the main office. If you do not have a form at home please write a note enclosed with the money to the Cafeteria manager, indicating your child's name, teacher,number of lunches, breakfasts or cash account. Make checks payable to CES Cafeteria.

Q: What time does school begin?

A: Students may enter the building at 8:25 -- classes begin at 8:40

PLEASE LISTEN TO TV OR RADIO STATIONS FOR SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Please call 410-887-5555 for weather related closings

Q: If school closes 2 hours early, what time will the students leave school?

A: School will dismiss at 1:10pm
Lunch will be served

Q: If school opens one hour late, what time should students arrive?

A: Students may enter the building at 9:25, and classes begin at 9:40

Q: If school opens 2 hours late?

A: Students may enter the building at 10:25 --classes begin at 10:40
No Breakfast served.

Q: When will I know what class my child will be in for the new school year?

A: Notices will be mailed in August

Q: Does CES have a Pre-Kindergarten program?

A: Yes, we have registration in May and August. Parents will be notified by mail if your child has/has not been accepted into the program. Our program is held daily with both AM & PM sessions  in the morning from
8:25 - 11:10 afternoon from 12:40 - 3:10

Q: Do you have all day kindergarten?

A: Yes