Enrollment
Waters Elementary School is a neighborhood elementary school, with programs specializing in fine and performing arts, ecology and technology. We have copies of all enrollment forms in the main office.

CPS required documents when registering your child:

  1. Proof of child's age (Original Birth Certificate)
  2. 2 (Two) Proof of current address (Light or Gas Bill and Parent Drivers License or State ID with the current address) *No water bills will be accepted
  3. Proof of a recent physical exam
  4. Proof of current immunizations
  5. Proof of dental exam, if applicable
  6. Proof of eye exam (for incoming kindergarten only)

Email Ms. Mendez with any questions regarding enrollment.

PreK Applications

CPS full-day programs serve 4 year olds only (A child is considered age 4 if they turn 4 years old on or before 9/1/2022). If your child is 3 years old, please select a Community Based Early Learning Program or a CPS half-day program on the Locations page.
Learn more about the CPS New Enrollment Policy for Full Day 4-Year-Olds here.

Chicago Early Learning Website

Application Assistance
If you have questions or are in need of assistance when completing the application, call 312-229-1690 for assistance with applications for both CPS schools and Community-Based Preschools. You can also visit any of the Family Resource Centers by appointment only located around the city, or visit a Community Early Learning Provider if you are interested in a site.

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Neighborhood Enrollment

If you live within the attendance area and your child is in kindergarten or older, you are automatically guaranteed admission to our school. Registration is mandatory and proof of your child's age and two documents proving your address are required.  Registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open.
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GoCPS (Outside Attendance Area)

Waters can accept students who live outside the attendance area through the CPS Office of Access and Enrollment computerized lottery. Applications will be due in early December for the 2022-23 school year. Due to the unknown number of incoming kindergarten neighborhood students, all kindergarten lottery students are waitlisted in two categories: sibling and general lottery. Acceptance to kindergarten for out of neighborhood students occurs in August with priority is given to siblings.  ​