DCPS Background Check

All of our coaches who are going to be at DCPS sites must complete a DCPS Volunteer Background Check (fingerprinting). If you are a DCPS teacher, you do not have to go through this process, but please reply to this email with your date of birth. If you are not a DCPS teacher, please see the steps below to complete the background check. This must be completed before you begin coaching! Please feel free to reach out with any questions to support@dcscores.org.


1. Fill out the DCPS Volunteer Clearance Application. It will ask you to put a DCPS school as your volunteer site; put "After School Program". If you have any questions, just ask me!


2. You will be prompted to complete a TB health screening to determine if you must go in person to have a TB test completed. If it is determined that you must have one done, it must get your TB test FIRST before going to DCPS. If you have a negative TB test from the last year, then you are good to go and bring that to the DCPS office!

TB tests are offered at most doctor's offices and at a variety of clinics. DC SCORES recommends the following location:

  • MARC Clinic at 3326 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

  • Office Hours: 7am - 3pm M-F; Sat 7am-11am

  • Cost: $30

  • Phone: 202-722-0122

  • Walk-ins are fine, no appointment needed.

You must go in to get the test and then come back within 48-72 to get your results read.


3. Get your DCPS clearance.

  1. Follow the instructions you received from DCPS and go to a FieldPrint office to get your check done.

  2. What to bring: State issued photo ID, TB test if needed


4. Your DCPS Clearance letters will be emailed to you 5-10 business days after you get fingerprinted. Please send me a copy for your file.