Baltimore County Public Schools Considering West Towson Elementary School Enrollment Cap

West Towson Elementary School has been open for one school year, and already administrators with the Baltimore County Public School system are considering an enrollment cap.

Unlike other campuses, where trailers & other mobile units can be brought in to help give more classroom space, the West Towson campus shares its’ space with Ridge Ruxton School, and does not have that ability.

West Towson Elementary is designed for 451 students, and the projected enrollment for the 2011-2012 year is over 500. Just before school started, 463 were actually enrolled. More details are in an article in the Towson Patch.

A cap means that if a certain grade were full, yet someone who lived in the school district wanted to attend, they could not, and would be sent to another school with space in that grade level.

This could affect Towson house values, if you aren’t certain that even if you live in the district, your child would definitely attend the school. It will be interesting to see what happens.

West Towson Elementary School Fall Registration

It’s time to register your child if you have been redistricted to the West Towson Elementary School.

The Baltimore County Public Schools site has finally been updated so it is correct for redistricting!

To make sure you need to register at West Towson, use the School Boundaries finder and enter your address.

If you did not receive a package, you will need to go to West Towson Elementary School at 6914 North Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204.

For all Baltimore County School registration, you will need, according to bcps.org:

•            When registering a child, you will need to present :

o            Proof of Baltimore County residency in accordance with Rule 5150 (Deed or lease and photo ID with 3 proofs of residency)

o            Certificate of birth

o            Immunization record

o            Copy of the child’s most recent report card (if applicable)

•            If the student is transferring from another public school in Maryland, a copy of the Maryland Student Transfer Record will be required. This form may be obtained at the school from which the student is transferring.

•            Most importantly, contact the appropriate school prior to registration. Schools are open throughout the summer to accommodate parents during the registration process.

Registration is open during the week so make sure if you have a child who should be registered for Fall 2010 at West Towson Elementary School, stop by to do so!