DCPS policy requires volunteers to complete the Volunteer Clearance Process, which includes the online Clearance Application, a TB test, fingerprinting (Fieldprint Code: FPDCEMPLOYEE), Child Protection register screening, sex offender register screening, drug and alcohol testing, and finally the clearance letter.

Steps are detailed with links below:
-Complete the DCPS Clearance Application. If it asks for a DCPS point of contact, use Peter Meliotis, Assistant Principal, (202) 282-0116
-Complete the TB Risk Assessment Screening, embedded in the DCPS Clearance Application. If directed, based on the results of your TB Risk Assessment Screening, provide TB test or chest x-ray analysis results to the DCPS Clearance team at
-Schedule a time and place to get fingerprinted by visiting https://schedule.fieldprint.com
– Click “Schedule an Appointment” on the right side of the screen.
– Enter an email address under “New Users/Sign Up” and click the “Sign Up” button. Follow the instructions for creating a Password and Security Question and then click “Sign Up and Continue”.
Enter the Fieldprint Code: FPDCEMPLOYEE. The following Fieldprint Code will give you access to fingerprinting services.Enter the contact and demographic information required by the FBI and schedule a fingerprint appointment at the location of your choosing.
– At the end of the process, print the Confirmation Page.
– Take the Confirmation Page Questions regarding these screenings can be directed to the DCPS Clearance team at .  
– After you receive your clearance letter by email, please forward it to to have on file.