Applying to the Lottery

You will need to log onto the online platform and complete an application for enrollment. Please review registration requirements:

https://www.pgcps.org/registration/

Online Registration Platform: https://pgcpsmdc.scriborder.com/

I ALREADY HAVE A DASHBOARD ACCOUNT

STEP 1 – Log into your Family Dashboard Account. – PLEASE MAKE SURE THE SCHOOL HAS
THE CURRENT ADDRESS ON FILE AND UPDATED IN SCHOOLMAX, if not, you will need to also
complete a transitional application and upload your new residency documents.

STEP 2 - Edit your student’s grade level for the 2022-2023 school year. (click the pencil next to the
student’s name).

STEP 3 – Once you log into your family dashboard account AND the student profile has been
updated. Click on the GREEN begin application button in the right corner

STEP 4 – Select the student for which you are applying if more than one student is associated.

STEP 5 – You will now see options depending on the student's grade. Choose an application and
submit.

STEP 6 – You must complete Steps 3-5 for EACH program/charter school you are interested in
applying for.

I DO NOT HAVE A DASHBOARD, but I already have a student ID

If you do not have ScribOrder dashboard account, you will need to create an account. (see below
instructional link) https://whatsnew.scribsoft.com/en/articles/3921932-setting-up-your-family-dashboard

STEP 1 - Click on the below link and create a Family Dashboard account for ScribOrder.
https://pgcpsmdc.scriborder.com/

STEP 2 - You will need to associate the student to your dashboard account.

• • Choose the CURRENTLY ENROLLED SCHOOL and/or BOUNDARY school (if not enrolled) when
  associating the student.
  • Select “currently enrolled” and enter the student ID.
  • PLEASE MAKE SURE THE SCHOOL HAS YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS ON FILE AND
  UPDATED IN SCHOOLMAX

STEP 3 – Once you log into your family dashboard account AND the student has been associated to
the account. Click on the GREEN begin application button in the right corner.

STEP 4 – Select the student for which you are applying if more than one student is associated.

STEP 5 – You will now see options depending on the student's grade. Choose an application and
submit.

STEP 6 – You must complete Steps 3-5 for EACH program/charter school you are interested in
applying for.

I DO NOT HAVE A DASHBOARD and I DO NOT have a Student ID

If you do not have ScribOrder dashboard account, you will need to create an account. (see below
instructional link) https://whatsnew.scribsoft.com/en/articles/3921932-setting-up-your-family-dashboard

STEP 1 - Click on the below link and create a Family Dashboard account for ScribOrder.
https://pgcpsmdc.scriborder.com/

STEP 2 - You will need to associate the student to the dashboard. Choose the NEIGHBORHOOD
BOUNDARY school when associating the student.

STEP 3 – Once you log into your family dashboard account AND the student has been associated to
the account. Click on the GREEN begin application button in the right corner.

STEP 4 – Select the student for which you are applying if more than one student is associated.

STEP 5 – Choose the STUDENT I.D. APPLICATION.

• 
  • Answer all the pertinent questions and submit.
  • After submitting, return to the main dashboard where the application is submitted and click on upload/add
  documents. (Please upload all residency, photo IDs and birth certificate)
  If the school has not requested documents/contacted you within 72 hours, please follow up with the boundary school
  to confirm a Student ID has been generated. *Wait 48 Hours before adding the ID to your child’s profile.

STEP 6 – Once you obtain the Student ID, You must LOG INTO your dashboard and COMPLETE a
LOTTERY application.

STEP 7 – Click on the GREEN begin application button in the right corner.

STEP 8 – Select the student for which you are applying if more than one student is associated.

STEP 9 – You will now see options depending on the student's grade. Choose an application and
submit.

STEP 10 – You must complete Steps 7-9 for EACH program/charter school you are interested in
applying for.