Enrolling Your Child in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The Board of Education, the administrators, and the staff of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools welcome you to our district. We are pleased that you have chosen to become part of our communities and to send your children to school here.

Because we know that starting school for the first time or moving into a new school district can be a trying experience, we want to do everything we can to make the transition as easy as possible for you and your children. We have outlined here the forms and procedures that are necessary for registering your children in our schools.

Scotch Plains and Fanwood are truly "all-American" towns that reflect national demographics in many areas. We view this as a strength and are committed to providing programs and experiences in our schools that can serve the needs of every child. We invite you as parents/guardians to become full participants in your children's education so they can take maximum advantage of all that we have to offer.

Sincerely,

Dr. Margaret W. Hayes
Superintendent of Schools

Registration Procedures / Checklist

Print Version

	Complete the Registration Form Registering for Kindergarten and Grade 1 (see Board Entrance Age Policy 5111): To be eligible to enter Kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before October 1. To be eligible to enter Grade 1, children must be 6 years old on or before October 1. An ORIGINAL birth certificate, with RAISED SEAL, must be presented as proof of age at the in-person completion of this registration.
	Complete the Certification of Residency. Students MUST BE RESIDENTS of Scotch Plains or Fanwood. 4 ORIGINAL CURRENT forms of proof of residence must be presented at the in-person completion of this registration. (See the list for acceptable forms of supporting documentation)
	Complete the Home Language Survey
	Complete Immunization Information System (NJIIS) Consent to Participate
	Complete the district's Publicity Release Form
	Review the district's Acceptable Use Policy regarding computing and technology resources and complete. Sign the Student/Parent Acceptable Use Policy Agreement
	Check your child's school assignment using the links below: Attendance Area Map (pdf) Attendance by Street (pdf) If you are still uncertain of the school your child will attend, please e-mail the district's Transportation Office, or call 232-6161 x-24.
	When your registration forms are complete, call your child's school to make an appointment for the in-person completion of this registration. (high school students will be screened for placement purposes.) Schools: Principals: Brunner Elementary School Westfield Road, Scotch Plains Mr. Scott Bortnick, Principal (908) 889-2148 Coles Elementary School Kevin Road, Scotch Plains Dr. Deborah Evans, Principal (908) 757-7555 Evergreen Elementary School Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains Mrs. Colleen Haubert, Principal (908) 889-5331 McGinn Elementary School Roosevelt Avenue, Scotch Plains Dr. Sasha Slocum, Principal (908) 233-7950 School One Elementary Willow Avenue, Scotch Plains Mr. Jeffrey Grysko, Principal (908) 322-7731 Park Middle School Park Avenue, Scotch Plains Mrs. Lisa Rebimbas, Principal (908) 322-4445 Guidance: 322-5085 Terrill Middle School Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Mr. Kevin Holloway, Principal (908) 322-5215 Guidance: 322-5220 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Westfield Road, Scotch Plains Guidance (908) 889-8600 x419 School Office Hours for Registration Purposes: School Year: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Summer: Call school office for summer dates open. 8:00 AM - 11 AM Should you wish to conduct business at a particular school, please call ahead to ensure that offices are open and that someone will be available to assist you.
	Have a Medical Examination Form completed and signed by your child's physician, including the child's immunization and physical examination records. (According to NJ Department of Education School Health Service Guidelines, the physical exam must be done no more than 365 days prior to entry and must state what, if any, modifications are required for full participation in the school program.) A child may NOT enter school without a physical exam. (See the district regulation) The following immunizations are state mandated: DPT: 4 doses, 1 dose on or after age 4 Polio: 3 doses, 1 dose on or after age 4 Measles: 2 doses after age 1 Rubella & Mumps: 1 dose after age 1 Hepatitis B: 3 doses As of September, 2004: Varicella (chickenpox): 1 dose on or after 1st birthday or proof of immunity If from select states or another country, a skin test for tuberculosis must be done within 14 days of beginning school. A dental examination is strongly recommended prior to school entrance.
	Complete the Health Physical Development History Form
	Arrange for your child's previous district to officially release his/her pupil records using the Request for Release of Pupil Records Form

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