New Students
New Student Registration
Welcome to Hawthorne Public Schools
HAWTHORNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Creating A Future Generation Of Leaders
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Welcome to the Hawthorne Public School District Registration Page
The mission of the Hawthorne Public School District is to provide a safe and challenging learning environment that fosters a love of learning. In doing so, pupils shall be able to reach their maximum potential in accordance with their specific individual needs, abilities and talents. By providing meaningful experiences, Hawthorne students will develop heightened communication skills, acquire knowledge of citizenship and economic responsibility, make meaningful connections and function successfully as active participants in a complex, changing global world community.
Hawthorne is a student-centered Pre-Kindergarten through grade twelve public school district. Our district serves approximately 2300 students in six schools; Hawthorne High School, Lincoln Middle School, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Washington Elementary Schools and the Lafayette Pre-School. The Hawthorne Public Schools endeavor to provide a safe and challenging learning environment that will develop a love of learning and enable every child to reach their full potential. We also hope our teachers' love of learning will be contagious and assist in the development of knowledge, skills, and academic achievement.
The Hawthorne School District has always aligned instructional practices with high academic standards. Our highly qualified professional teaching staff uses research based, effective teaching strategies to address our students' learning needs. Our instructional models include teacher directed learning, student led learning, cooperative learning activities, independent learning activities, reading and writing across the curriculum, differentiated instruction and assessment opportunities for all students.
Pre-Registration Process and Link
Online Registration for new students to Hawthorne Public Schools
All Hawthorne Residents who are registering students must verify their residency. Please be prepared to provide the following proof-of-residency documents. These requirements are in accordance with District Policy # 5111. If you are unable to upload documents or if you have questions regarding your registration, please contact the Hawthorne Board of Education at 973-427-1300 extension 2006.
Please be advised, registration will not be considered complete until ALL documentation has been received by the school and medical records are cleared by the school nurse.
Only Parents or Legal Guardians may register students and will need to provide:
Proof of residency requirements:
One Item from List A:
Property tax bill
Deed
Mortgage
Current lease (leases MUST be unexpired and dated within 12 months) or affidavits from parent/guardian and homeowner
If lease is not in parent/guardians name, a landlord affidavit (Affidavit 1) is required acknowledging that the parent is also living in the home with proof of homeownership. ( If owner is a company/LLC, documentation must be provided showing the person signing the affidavit has authority to do so)
As well as 3 Items from List B:
Utility bill (dated within 30 days) ( phone, gas & electric bill, water, cable)
Photo drivers license with address ( no PO boxes)
Vehicle registration card/Insurance card
Voter Registration Card
Bank statement dated within 30 days
State agency agreement or other evidence of court placement
Cancelled checks, insurance claim or payment documents or evidence of expenditures demonstrating personal attachment to location
Pay stub (dated within 30 days) showing current address or sworn statement from employer acknowledging address
Documents pertaining to military status or any other business record or document issued by a governmental entity.
Additional Documentation Required:
- Original Birth Certificate (Parent or guardian is responsible for the CERTIFIED TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN BIRTH CERTIFICATES). If no birth certificate, a passport must be used.
- Health Records showing proof of a physical within 12 months of school start date if entering from the United States, and dated within 30 days for students entering from outside of the United States, and proof of current student immunizations. Please have all medical documents emailed to the nurse at your child’s school.
- If transferring from another school
Most recent report card and test scores
Transfer card from previous school
** Proof of guardianship established through the courts must be provided upon registration if you are registering a student that is not your child.**
***Please be sure to select the proper registration year from the drop down menu in the upper left corner of the page.***
Pre-Registration Links and Forms
New Student Pre-Registration Link
Our Student Pre-Registration Process
1. Pre-register on-line by following the link above and answering all survey questions. You must provide 3 emergency contacts as well as Doctor and Dentist (click add contact tab)
2. Once you have submitted your pre-registration you will receive a link to upload residency documents (4 in total) as well as your childs birth certificate.
3. Please contact your child's school directly to provide proof of a physical and current immunization records.
4. Students will not be considered enrolled until all documents are completed.