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WELCOME TO KDES!

Thank you for your interest in KDES!

2024-2025

Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are being accepted for all grades (Parent-Infant Program through grade 8).

We invite you to explore our website for more information. Contact Admissions for more information:

E-mail: KDESadmissions@gallaudet.edu

Phone: 202-250-2216 (Videophone)
Phone: 202-651-5397 (Voice)
Fax: 202-651-5362

SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION

Click on the link below to enter our application portal.

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* All sections of the online application form must be completed.

* Local education agency representatives may also apply for admission for deaf and hard of hearing students in their school districts with the support of the student’s family.

SUBMIT STUDENT RECORDS

Submit the Student Records Request Form to your child’s current school in order to have their records sent to KDES.

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Please follow up with the current school to be sure they have sent the records.

** Applications will not be reviewed until all documents are received.

REGISTER for a tour

Want to visit our school? Fill out this form.

FAQS

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the application process here.

Questions?

Have specific questions for our enrollment coordinator? Ask here.

ENROLLMENT

Once your child has been accepted, then you will need to submit the following medical forms to the Admissions Office in order to enroll:

Annual Physical, Vaccinations, and Oral Health Assessment (DC Universal Health Certificate)

Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment Questionnaire

Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test as determined by your child's health professional

DC's Department of Health: School Immunization Requirements

DC's Department of Health: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Opt-out Certificate

Medical clearance is required before your child can enroll.

CONTACT INFORMATION

E-mail: KDESadmissions@gallaudet.edu
Phone: 202-250-2216 (Videophone)
Phone: 202-651-5397 (Voice)
Fax: 202-651-5362

Address: Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Admissions Office
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695