Enrollment

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Enrolling at Albertville City Schools

Welcome to the enrollment department at Albertville City Schools! We have a dedicated team here to assist you with every step of the enrollment process. Currently, we have almost 6,000 students across seven schools. We are committed to providing all families with the information and support they need to join our vibrant and diverse educational community. Whether you're enrolling your child for the first time or transitioning between schools, we are here to help and guide you through the process.

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Equal Access

Pursuant to the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) and the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act as amended by ESSA, all homeless children, migrant, children in foster care and English Language Learners must have equal access to the same free appropriate public education provided to all children and youth.

All programs offered by the schools within the Albertville City School System shall be open to all students in compliance with statutory and judicial requirements. The enrollment of homeless, migrant, children in foster care and limited English proficient children shall not be denied due to any of the following barriers: lack of birth certificate, lack of school records or transcripts, lack of immunization records, lack of proof of residency, lack of transportation or unaccompanied (no guardian).

For information regarding the compliance of this statement, you may contact Tori Painter, Federal Programs Director, by phone at (256) 891-1183 or by email at tpainter@albertk12.org.

Albertville City School System seeks to find any child residing within the City of Albertville who has a disability, or that there is a perception of a disability, who may be in need of special services. This Child Find is in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. If anyone knows of a child who is between the ages of 3 and 21 who may need to be evaluated for special services, please call Albertville City School Special Education Director Candi McCullars at (256) 891-1183.

How do I enroll?

New Students

If your child is a new student for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the registration below.

If your child is an accepted pre-K or kindergarten student and needs to register for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the registration below. New student registration for grades 1-12 will begin June 9. Any form completed before the registration period begins for grades 1-12 will be held in a queue until the application is open.

After completing the online registration, please visit the Albertville City Schools Enrollment Office located at 107 West Main in Albertville. You will need to bring the documents below with you, or you can email them to jordanphillips@albertk12.org.

Two proofs of residence that you reside inside the city limits of Albertville (preferably a copy of a lease or mortgage agreement, MUB utility bill, government correspondence, etc.)
Documentation of student's legal guardian/custodian (parent, parent designated primary physical custodian, court appointed legal custodian)
Age verification documentation (birth certificate)
Social Security Card (if available)
Parent/Guardian ID
Alabama Immunization Record (if available)
Withdrawal information from previous school (if available)

Out of District Students

This application is for students who are located outside the district, even if you are grandfathered in and have attended ACS before or are a new student.

Step #1: The parent/legal guardian of a non-resident student should complete the Out of District Enrollment Application by May 15, 2026. This applies to all out of district students, even those who are grandfathered in. Parents/legal guardians are subject to the procedures and guidelines associated with this policy.
Step #2: ACS will communicate to you by letter the acceptance or denial of enrollment no later than May 29, 2026. Students who are grandfathered in and students accepted into ACS will receive a Snapcode via the email address used on the application.
Step #3: Use the Snapcode to complete the Returning [English / Spanish] or New Student Registration Form [English / Spanish].

All current and potential out of district students are required to complete both the Out of District Enrollment Application and the Returning or New Student Registration Form. Albertville City Schools reserves the right to withdraw students to the district to which they belong if the forms aren't completed.

Tuition

Effective March 16, 2022, tuition will be charged for students who are considered non-resident students who wish to enroll in the Albertville City School District. Non-residential student tuition rates are as follows:

$600 annually for one child
$1,200 annually for two or more children.

Tuition is capped at $1,200 annually. Any student enrolled in Albertville City Schools prior to Feb. 15, 2022, is considered grandfathered in and is exempt from tuition associated with enrollment in Albertville City Schools. All students enrolling on or after Feb. 15, 2022, will be subject to the terms of ACS Policy 6.1.2 and stipulations associated with tuition for enrollment. There is no exemption for siblings of children who fall under the grandfather exemption.

Mid-Year Enrollment for Out of District Students

Albertville City Schools accepts applications for non-resident mid-year student enrollment each year during Dec. 1-15. All ACS requirements associated with the Non-Residence Enrollment Policy apply to prospective and accepted students.

$300 for one child
$600 for two more students

Returning Students

We are excited to welcome students back to Albertville City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. You should have received your student's Snapcode via email. You'll use the Snapcode to fill out the returning student registration form below.

Snapcode

If you are a returning student and having trouble locating your Snapcode for registration, please email zoraimapadilla@albertk12.org.

Pre-K Students

Pre-K registration is full, however families are encouraged to still complete the application so your child can be placed on the waitlist. If your child has been accepted into pre-K, and you need to complete the registration, please use the links below: