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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
How do I Pre-Register?
Online Registration for new students to Hawthorne Public Schools
All Hawthorne Residents who are registering students must verify their residency. Please bring the following proof-of-residency documents. These requirements are in accordance with District Policy # 5111. You must contact the administrative assistant at the school your child will be attending to make an appointment.
LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ( All documents must be officially translated in English)
1. If renting, an original lease, dated and signed, effective during the current school year. If no original lease available, affidavit forms are available on the website. They must be signed and notarized and a copy of owner's deed or tax bill attached.
2. If resident owns the home, a recorded deed, tax bill or mortgage bill dated within 30 days.
3. A copy of a current utility bill (i.e, PSE&G, House Phone, Water, Cable) with the name of the Hawthorne residency shown. If you have just moved in, please provide a work order for one of the above.
4. Proof of guardianship established through the courts must be provided upon registration if you are registering a student that is not your child.
5. Birth Certificate (original) of child, if born in the U.S. Passport only if born outside the U.S. (Family Census Register may be needed if parent is not listed on Visa) According to policy # 5111, children shall be admitted to kindergarten provided he/she will have attained the age of five years on or before October 1 of the year in which admission is requested. To be eligible for admission to the first grade, a child shall have attained age 6 on or before October 1 of the attendance year, according to policy # 5112.
6. A current bank statement or vehicle registration showing the family name and Hawthorne address. (An additional current utility bill or any other bill dated within 30 days may be provided if bank statement or vehicle registration is not possible.) If you have just moved in, ask your bank to provide us with a letter indicating your Hawthorne address.
7. A health history form with up-to-date immunizations must be provided and reviewed by the school nurse before the student may enter school. (If entering from outside the U.S., a physical is needed within 30 days prior to school entrance) (If entering from within the U.S./current physical needed within a year prior to school entrance.)
8. Transcripts (translated in English) are required for Middle and High School-Last report card for elementary students.
***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.